Bath

A clerestory window does provide light, but the wow factor is the multipaned shower enclosure.

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Another houseboat project — this one is by Robert Nebolon Architects of Berkeley, California — relies on the pattern of a glass and metal shower door for drama.

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Not everyone has a master bath that faces an empty beach or a dense forest. LeichtUSA in Irvine, California, gave the owners of this dreamy bath privacy by creating a walled courtyard outside the window. The wall is high enough to provide screening but not so high that it blocks out mountaintop views.

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Having a dream shower doesn’t mean the room has to possess a stunning outdoor view. Many architects and designers are creating drama through materials, making a shower in a totally enclosed space a transportive experience.

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The patterns in the Black Cloud onyx make an engaging, topographic map-like landscape. Four body jets in addition to an overhead and hand shower make this imagined landscape a rainy one.

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The striated patterns in the marble in this wet room, by Starion Custom Residences of Phoenix, make it seem to exist in the clouds.

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Sandstone. Created by layers of densely packed sand, the material has a wavy desert-landscape-like appearance and comes in a variety of colors. It’s essential to seal it regularly (like twice a year), because the highly porous surface will soak up water or any other liquids, causing stains or potentially even warping

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storage spaces

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The entire design!

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Bench/Massage Table

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Hanging and seating area!

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On the opposite end of the spectrum is a granite bathtub. These can weigh more than 2,000 pounds. With the surface polished on the inside and hand chiseled on the outside, they give a tactile experience unlike any other material

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This sunken tub is lined up perfectly at the same level as an exterior pool of water. The window opens all the way so it looks like a single pool. This would be so peaceful and is absolutely lovely

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Pepe Calderin Design- Modern Interior Design Save to Ideabook Email Photo This is my favorite bathroom ever. The thought of sinking in up to my chin in this infinity tub and gazing at that dazzling turquoise tile is my idea of a spectacular bath. I could fill it all the way to the top and not slosh any water on the floor. Heaven on Earth!

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Though the bathroom relies on natural light as much as possible, motion-controlled undercabinet lights softly illuminate the bathroom when needed; Anderson can control the color manually. Extra-long wall sconces add more direct lighting

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Vanities. If space and budget allow, use a built-in vanity. Makeup vanities need a width of only about 30 to 36 inches (76 to 92 centimeters) and a counter height of 30 inches (76 centimeters), which is desk or dining table height. You may want more width if you want extra drawers for this configuration. Allow at least a 24-inch (61-centimeter) knee-space width under the countertop for your dressing stool or chair.

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Vanities. If space and budget allow, use a built-in vanity. Makeup vanities need a width of only about 30 to 36 inches (76 to 92 centimeters) and a counter height of 30 inches (76 centimeters), which is desk or dining table height. You may want more width if you want extra drawers for this configuration. Allow at least a 24-inch (61-centimeter) knee-space width under the countertop for your dressing stool or chair.

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Sink cabinets. A few people like pedestal or wall-mounted sinks; however, the majority want sinks built into countertops with drawers and cabinets that contain storage. The minimum is 24 inches (61 centimeters) wide, while 30 to 36 inches (76 to 92 centimeters) per person are the more common and comfortable dimensions. Moving up to 48 inches (122 centimeters) in width per person provides ample space in more luxurious settings. The depth of a bath cabinet is usually 21 to 22 inches (53 to 56 centimeters). The height begins at 32 to 34 inches (81 to 86 centimeters) but is more frequently 36 inches (92 centimeters), which is the standard kitchen cabinet height.

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Best of Remodeling 2014 - Albuquerque

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Linkasink Save to Ideabook Email Photo Magic Square Sink, Large I am including this sink just because it comes with an invisible drain — it runs around the outside edge of the inside of the sink — and because it’s made of marble, which is an elegant material. Although the picture shows the sink on the top of the counter, I think I would prefer it sunk into the countertop.

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Mosaic Wood Vessel Sink - $1,695 How lovely is this mosaic wood sink? It would look fabulous on top of a slate counter or even in an all-white bathroom with a real wood floor. Or, if you want to be more practical, pair it with a porcelain floor that looks like wood planks

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Older and younger generations often have widely differing viewpoints. But who knew bathrooms could be so divisive? In a recent Houzz survey, we asked homeowners planning a bathroom remodel or already in the process of one about their needs and desires. Of the 7,645 people who responded, young and old homeowners tended to fall into two clear groups. contemporary bathroom by Drury Design Drury Design Save to Ideabook Email Photo Homeowners 65 and older are more likely to skip adding a bathtub than those under 35. This could be for any number of reasons, but it’s likely that younger homeowners may have or expect to have children, who would be more likely to use a tub. Plus, those 65 and older likely choose showers because they’re more accessible for aging in place. Bathtubs have traditionally boosted resale value (which 31 percent of the respondents said was the driving factor for their bathroom remodel), but older people may be planning to hang on to their homes longer, so resale isn’t as much of an issue.

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2. Floating bench. A floating bench is firmly secured to the shower walls but is open underneath. It can be made of waterproofed wood, like this one designed by Laura Bohn Design Associates.

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Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins Inc Here's the same bench in a lowered position. When choosing seating, select the style that can best accommodate the weight it will need to support. This one, for example, is designed to hold no more than 250 pounds. Tip of the trade: “This teak fold-down bench is a Mr. Steam product rated for steam showers," notes Wilkins, "but we also use it in regular showers, as it is designed to withstand water penetration and moisture."

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3. Fold-down bench. This is a space-saving solution for smaller showers or universal design showers. Wilkins' company installed this fold-down bench by framing in special blocking between the stud walls.

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The depth of a bench is also negotiable, depending on what suits the bodies for which the bench is being built, and what the stall will allow. Wilkins says a comfortable depth ranges from 12 to 21 inches.

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SoCal Contractor This built-in bench by SoCal Contractor was created for a fashion industry executive who travels most of the year. The custom love seat re-creates the spa experience the owner loves at the boutique hotels she frequents. The tiled, ergonomic design features a sloping seat and a recessed channel that drains behind the “cushions” so water can’t puddle

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This shower bench in a Hollywood Hills, California, home falls into the built-in category — but in its own unique way. “It’s a 2,000-pound lava rock that required extra steel engineering to keep it from falling through the floor,” says designer Lori Dennis, who describes this approach as "The Flintstones meets The Jetsons."

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Those doors.

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Tub

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