Soothing color palettes, bold wallpaper patterns and exquisite tile selections are just some of the standout qualities of this year’s Baths of the Year winners.

Meet our Judges: 

Michael Cyr, Associate Principal at FORNEY + architecture: As a graduate of University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design and Associate Principal of FORNEY + architecture, Michael combines his over 20 years of architectural experience with a family

Castle Design and Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry worked together to take a 91-square-foot primary bathroom down to the studs. The goal was to create a fresh, open and restful space in the 80-year-old home. The intricate white marble mosaic floor serves as the foundation for the peaceful, classic retreat. Detailed custom white cabinetry, large wall mirrors and enhanced lighting make the space appear visually larger. A corner cabinet with classic mirrored mullions is a pretty place to store bathroom necessities.

This newly renovated bath was designed to celebrate the classic architectural details of the home. Arched soffits in the original layout segmented the bath into three areas. Further challenging the design team, a hall door divided the vanity space and led to an adjoining bedroom, which made the primary bath feel less private. Castle Design and Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry reimagined the bath as one large open room highlighting the tall ceilings and making the space feel grand again.

Acting as designers and contractors, Temple and Hentz remodeled this dated primary bathroom to make a more user-friendly layout. The old space included a large built-in Jacuzzi tub and shower enclosed with a glass block surround. The homeowner’s main request was more usable square footage, a freestanding tub and a larger, more functional shower. The client’s aesthetic is more modern, so the designers worked to incorporate clean and sleek materials that complemented their love of modern finishes. Custom wall-mounted vanities feature a mitered quartz waterfall panel.

This 54-square-foot powder room was part of an extensive first floor renovation in Ladue. The original powder room was heavy in color and materials and needed updating. The existing vanity was a short black cabinet with a green marble top, and the room was painted red with a green ceiling. The client asked designers Castle Design and Wise Works to keep the powder room’s existing vanity and brass plumbing fixtures as elements in the new space. The designers selected large-scale elements to create a visually appealing, playful and bright room.

Chelsea Design Company gave two hardworking business owners a spa-like bathroom to use as their escape with plenty of hidden storage. Double doors leading into the bathroom were removed to give space for a new vanity where a shower once was. The changes allowed for two separate vanity spaces with large matching wood-framed mirrors and a tall linen cabinet with hidden open shelving for easily accessible storage to keep the countertops clean. Simple, dark vertical grain walnut vanities are paired with neutral Cambria countertops and a small travertine mosaic backsplash.