Another shower feature ideal for aging-in-place design is a linear drain. “By using a linear drain we can avoid a shower curb, making it easy for folks to walk straight into a shower without obstruction,” says designer Jeanine Boyle of JB Interior Design. “It’s perfect for those who are aging in place or thinking about that in the future. It’s also a cleaner look.”
Wood-look porcelain tiles in navy, sky blue, light gray and off-white add a playful element to the shower floor and the floor outside the shower. “I wanted to keep it minimal and not introduce another color,” Kaplan says. “I like the continuity and consistency of it. Also, you don’t see it very often. It’s my way of taking a risk. And he loves the color, and it’s such an inviting place now. It’s fun to take a shower in this space.” Porcelain tiles: Taco Melange Blue, SomerTile
Niche is 18 x 36" After: With the tub gone, Kaplan designed a roomy low-curb shower with a frameless glass enclosure that helps create a light and airy look. Cobalt blue 3-by-12-inch ceramic tiles in a stacked pattern accentuate the height of the room, giving the appearance of more space. “This tile took a little convincing with the client,” Kaplan says. “I love a hand-formed tile, because it gives it a lot of dimension and texture. He trusted I was giving him good advice, did some research on his own and decided to go with it. I love the color variation of this tile. It gives it a more organic feel.”
Like the drawer pulls anity pulls in matte black and satin nickel complement the finishes on the light fixtures. “I didn’t want to do all black everywhere,” Kaplan says. “Bringing in that satin nickel finish brightens the space up and makes it not look so hard.” Vanity hardware: Mergence in matte black and satin nickel, Amerock
A new Shaker-style double vanity features a moody blue paint (Gale Force by Sherwin-Williams) that adds depth to the room. “I never used this color before and was looking for a shade that wasn’t too bright or too dark, that would work with the shower tile,” Kaplan says. “I just wanted a nice, consistent flow between the two spaces.” Fresh white walls, ceiling and trim (Pure White by Sherwin-Williams) allow the blues to pop. A dove gray quartz countertop with short backsplash features subtle white veining. A blue-and-charcoal woven rug picks up the colors in the space. Wood-look vinyl flooring warms the cool tones.
This West Palm Beach, Florida, bathroom is coastal without being cliche. Designers Heather Weisz and Lisa Hynes of HW Interiors created a stunning focal wall in the shower by arranging watery blue tiles in an unexpected basketweave pattern. An abundance of white finishes keeps things bright and open, including white chevron-pattern floor tile that seamlessly runs the length of the bathroom into the curbless shower. Abaca rope sconces add a hint of warm beach cabana style in a sophisticated way.
curbless shower!
Like the tile in the shower
A pair of concrete planters mounted in the shower hold asparagus ferns. “I feel like bringing those outdoor elements inside is key to our mental health,” Montague Clark says.
Inside the shower, creamy white glazed ceramic 4-by-4-inch tiles vary in tone, creating a handcrafted look. “The floor tile is the superstar of the bathroom, and I didn’t want to pick a [shower] tile that would be too busy,” Montague Clark says. “But at the same time, I wanted it to have some visual interest.” Shower tiles: Kingston in white, 4 by 4 inches, Ivy Hill Tile; tub and shower trim: Align collection in brushed gold, Moen
liked the back wall tiles but they are only 4x4".
Replace with single sink. Liked the mirrors. If they could be medicine cab. type but recessed that would be ideal.
Porcelain encaustic floor tiles in blue/green tones
75 Square ft.remodel like the isolated commode. Happy to have a single sink. Liked the legs on the cabinet instead of "full float". Interesting tile. Designed around that.
The "after" layout. Same space just laid out better.
The "Before" layout.
A storage tower to the right of the shower has pullouts similar to those in a kitchen pantry. “You can stand there and see all your stuff at once,” Herbert says. “It gives you full access — you can see and touch everything.”
Shower niche with glass shelves. Like the "lightness" of the look.
Curbless hand heated floor.
WC behind the pocket door on left had been a shower stall.
like the sink and clear glass shower
Low curb, clear glass
Interesting tile
Like the tile in the shower (the grey)
Floor tile
The Before shot
After: The design team stripped the former space and started fresh. A spacious curbless shower with a wall-to-wall glass front now sits beneath the skylights, enjoying the sunshine during the day. “They definitely wanted the shower to feel open, and see all the materials in the shower,” Bickl says. River rock tile covers the shower floor and extends to the main floor to form a border around light wood-look porcelain tile with radiant heat. “The inspiration photos from Houzz the clients showed us had cut stone being used as an accent on the bathroom floor,” Bickl says.
Lavender, Echinacea, and grasses.
Good ideas.
W/C and the shower
No on the tub. Like the shower and the niche.
After: The new custom full overlay paint-grade maple double vanity includes nine soft-close drawers and two large cabinets. “We had an electrician put an outlet inside one of the cabinets so I could plug in my hair dryer,” Janet says. “I also have a caddy in there for my hair dryer and curling iron that helps keep things off the counter.” Polished nickel knobs and pulls coordinate with polished nickel mirror frames, three LED sconces and a towel ring. A water closet is to the left of the vanity.
they liked tile walls for "durability". For me that wouldn't work. If you want a different color down the line you have a tremendous amount of labor to rip out the tile to get an updated color on the walls. Like the airy-ness of the space though.
12. Curbless showers. A curbless, or barrier-free, entrance to a shower has been around for a while now, but the design is more popular than ever. This setup allows you to run tile through the entire bathroom, creating a seamless look that also gives the feeling of more space. Or you can use the shower enclosure as a natural demarcation line to switch up the flooring material, as was done in this bathroom by KSDesigns. Design trend for 2021
5. Zellige tile. Every now and then a simple material seems to come out of nowhere and begin showing up almost everywhere. That’s the case for handmade square tiles in a glossy finish, known as zellige tile, like those seen in this New York kitchen by Arielle Mizrahi Design. The square tile is enough of a departure from the popular 3-by-6-inch subway tile to feel different, yet it’s similar enough to not come off as too jarring. The glossy finish and handmade look offer color variations, shimmer and subtle imperfections that give the simple shape tons of character.
Like the color, not sure about mixing gold and chrome hardware. This oval sink has a 3 hole cut for faucet. The square sink has a single hole cut for faucet. Be sure and keep that in mind when ordering. They have both avail at Houzz.
Really like this and like the vanity.
This view looking away from the shower highlights the wood-look porcelain tile, which offers warmth and durability. “It’s also a very close match to the old real wood they have throughout the rest of their home,” Kjellberg says.
A new double-pane, energy-efficient operable window lets in light and fresh air. Kjellberg added a recessed LED light above the shower and a new exhaust fan (not shown). LHK Inter
Had been glass block and a frosted door. This really opened it up.
s long and narrow, so the designers used eye-catching ombre ceramic tile to highlight the room’s length and height rather than its width. The tiles’ vertical shape draws attention to the tall ceiling. A skylight brightens the shower and illuminates the color variation in the shower tile. Also, the hexagonal floor tiles offer a nice contrast to the shape of the wall tiles.
Like the glass shower door. Maybe less tinted.
Q