Updating a tired, builder-grade material bathroom into a glamorous spa-like retreat was the priority for the homeowner and task for a designer at Marcia Moore Design. While the space they had to work with was grand, the products were drab. One of the client’s must-haves was a freestanding tub with bubble jets as well as a floating vanity. The designer removed the drop-in tub, tub surround and large pillars to immediately open up the space. The first material chosen was an iridescent accent tile. Cascading sconces complement and draw attention to the waterfall feel of the accent tile.

After 18 years of using her master bath, the client was ready to breathe some fresh air into the outdated bath construction with builder-grade materials. She was seeking a relaxing space where she could get ready for work each morning and unwind after a long day. Design firm, Youtopia Designs, along with Berkley Construction focused on making the new design fresh and modern. A freestanding tub was also a must for the homeowner.

Facing a bathroom that had not been touched since the home had been built in the 1950s, Marcia Moore Design brought the space up to the times while honoring the Mid-Century Modern style of the 50s. The previous bath was small with only one sink, a small shower and a soffit that closed in the bathroom. A hall linen closet abutted the shower wall, so the designer stole space from the hall closet to expand the bathroom to include two sinks and a larger shower. They also removed the soffit to visually expand the space.

The lack of a powder room on the first floor prompted this bathroom design by Marcia Moore Design. What was once a coat closet became the spot for the new powder room. At only 24 inches deep, the designer also stole some space from the large front entry to allow for a small-scale toilet and vanity in the new powder room. A pocket door was added to enhance the usability of the space. The homeowner loves saturated color and bold design and was not afraid to take a risk on the daring Cole & Son wallpaper.

Kirkwood residents Chris and Melissa Fox had built their home nearly a decade ago. Even though it was relatively new they weren’t happy. While the vessel sinks provided visual eye candy they weren’t very functional; water splashed all over the countertops, the room was dark, and the built-in corner Jacuzzi tub was cumbersome. “Their dislike for the brown cabinetry finally made them decide to do something,” says designer Leah Jerrell, owner of LJ Interior Designs. A friend of a friend had referred Jarrell to the couple. She reminisced about their first meeting.

Let your powder room pack a punch with black walls. Whether painted or plastered in a pretty paper, walls in the color black make a bold, dramatic statement in a small space.