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The new tub can act as a cold plunge, thanks to a cooler on shelving tucked away to the right of the shower. Or it can be filled with hot water for a traditional steamy bath. Completing the spa look are a blue iron chandelier with handmade papier-mâché flowers and, against the back wall, an abstract artwork in cheerful, relaxing tones.
To the right of the tub, the water closet got an update with deep blue walls. The overall palette, a base of white with blue accents and the sauna’s light wood, creates a clean and airy look that’s just right for a relaxing retreat.
Tub: Brainpod 2.0, Polar Monkeys; tub filler: Purist, Kohler; chandelier: Terrell Swann, Stray Dog Designs; water closet paint: Bunglehouse Blue, Sherwin-Williams
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11. Warm and Welcoming
A new custom Eastern black walnut double vanity adds a generous dose of warmth in this updated California primary bathroom by designer Lori Wallick. The piece includes inset soft-close doors and drawers in two styles: Shaker for the doors and bottom two sets of drawers and flat-panel for the row of top drawers. The countertop and short backsplash are Taj Mahal quartzite, which complements the rest of the palette in the bathroom. Two earth-tone concrete sinks tie in with the concrete tub opposite the vanity. Sleek gold-finish widespread faucets join brushed pewter cabinet pulls and hand-hammered copper mirrors for a mixed-metals look.
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6. Consider a Bottom Cabinet Drawer
Vanity drawers beneath a sink are often more complicated than they appear. Plumbing usually limits the space, forcing designers to create shallow or U-shaped drawers that wrap around pipes. Many experts, however, advocate for going big with a full-size drawer below a cabinet, a solution that maximizes storage without compromise. In this Bridgeport, Connecticut, bathroom, Design by the Jonathans implemented a full-size bottom drawer, providing generous room for towels, toiletries or other commonly used items while keeping the space feeling seamless and functional. Design by the Jonathans won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
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When this Bellevue, Washington, couple were ready to remodel their primary bathroom, they already had a team in place to help them do it. Architect Heidi Helgeson had worked with them on a previous home, and interior designer Kat Lawton had been helping them with furnishings, lighting and smaller cosmetic changes in their current home.
“They had a lot of projects they wanted to work on throughout the house, but their own bathroom was the most important one on their list,” Helgeson says. Accordingly, renovating this space served as phase one in their construction plan. The bathroom’s European-inspired blend of streamlined modern elements and more ornate traditional details established the couple’s style and set the tone for future projects in the home.
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Every quarter, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) conducts a survey of professional remodelers. The first part of the survey collects the information required to produce the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI). The survey collects information required to produce an overall reading which is calculated by averaging two indices: 1) the Current Conditions Index and 2) the Future Indicators Index. The Current Conditions Index is an average of three components: the current market for large remodeling projects ($50,000 or more), moderately-sized projects (at least $20,000 but less than $50,000) and small projects (under $20,000). The Future Indicators Index is an average of two components: the current rate at which leads and inquiries are coming in, and the current backlog of remodeling projects. Results for Q4 2025 were released earlier this month which can be accessed here.
In addition to the questions required for the RMI, the quarterly survey often also includes a set of “special” questions on a topic of current interest to the remodeling industry. For the fourth quarter 2025 RMI survey, NAHB asked remodelers how common 22 remodeling projects were for their company in 2025 on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1=not common at all and 5=very common.
Bathroom remodeling was the most common project in 2025, with an average of 4.1 and 73% of remodelers rating it common to very common (4 or 5). Two other remodeling jobs received average ratings above 3.0: kitchen remodeling (3.9) and whole house remodeling (3.5). Over 50% of remodelers rated both projects as common to very common. Historically, bathroom, kitchen, and whole house remodeling have been the three most common types of projects undertaken by NAHB remodelers.
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Twenty years after building their home in the countryside outside Fayette, Ohio, this couple were ready to rethink their primary bathroom. The teal walls, single-sink vanity and corner shower-tub layout felt dated and underwhelming, especially the tub they rarely used and the cramped storage. They had always imagined a more customized retreat that reflected how they actually live, but the options just weren’t there when they built the house.
With a clear vision and a collection of inspiration photos in hand, the homeowners turned to Lange Custom Builders to transform the space. By removing the corner tub and expanding into two closets, the team added 35 square feet, freeing up space for a floating walnut double vanity and a spacious low-curb shower that lend a light and airy feel. Oversize checkerboard porcelain floor tiles and richly toned zellige shower tiles add personality and texture, delivering a classic-meets-modern bathroom that finally feels tailored to the couple’s preferences and lifestyle.
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Who lives here: A couple with teenagers
Location: Fayette, Ohio
Size: 185 square feet (17 square meters)
Design-build firm: Lange Custom Builders
Before: The former 150-square-foot bathroom had teal walls, an off-white ceramic tile floor and a large corner tub with tiled deck that the homeowners rarely used. “It wasn’t functional and they needed more storage space and an open flow,” says Lindsey Lange, co-owner of Lange Custom Builders. “This couple came to us with a clear vision of what they wanted since they built this home 20 years ago and were ready to make it their dream bathroom with style and function.”
A standard single-sink vanity (partially seen on the right) sat near the tub, while the toilet and small corner shower were positioned across the room. Two small closets further broke up the layout.
Two windows over the tub brought in natural light, but the room still felt dark. “She really wanted to see the window from the door of the bathroom and bedroom,” Lange says. “She wanted as much natural light as possible.”
After: Lange removed the tub, flooring, vanity, shower and toilet. “Everything was torn down to the studs, both in the bathroom and bedroom area,” Lange says. She then reworked the layout, creating a new water closet in the former shower area, converting the former toilet zone and one closet into a walk-in closet and transforming the second closet into a spacious low-curb shower.
These changes freed up space for a custom-built floating walnut double vanity. The contemporary piece features white sinks with vertical sides, luxe gold widespread faucets with square spouts and a Calacatta Viola marble-look quartz top with a 6-inch mitered-edge profile. “She had an inspiration picture we went off of for the vanity,” Lange says. “Especially the counter.”
Large-format (24-by-24-inch) matte porcelain floor tiles in white and asphalt with light gray grout add durability and drama. “The material is very practical, and they give the bathroom a bold statement with the checkerboard pattern,” Lange says.
Larger operable double-hung windows on two walls flood the space with natural light and fresh air. “They also made the bathroom feel a lot bigger because they’re more proportional to the wall space,” Lange says.
Floor tile: Sterlina II in white and Asphalt, matte finish, 24 by 24 inches, Emser Tile; sinks: Verticyl, Kohler; faucets: Allaria widespread with square spout in Luxe Gold, Brizo
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The new vanity offers easy-access drawer storage for grooming products and other essentials. The homeowners opted for no visible hardware on the drawer fronts. “The drawers have integrated handles and electrical outlets,” Lange says. “She wanted a clean look to it. Just simple and modern.”
Arched mirrors and white-and-gold pendant lights add a glam touch, while new LED recessed ceiling lights improve overall illumination. A warm off-white paint with soft, creamy undertones (Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams) keeps the space bright without feeling stark. “Alabaster is a color we use often in our projects,” Lange says. “It’s for people who want white but a bit of more warmth to it.”
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Before: The former single-sink vanity lacked style and user-friendly storage. “It was just very outdated and she didn’t have good storage for all of the things she needed,” Lange says. “It also had no personality. It was a standard vanity and she wanted a custom look.” The wall to the right is the exterior of one of the two small closets the room contained.
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After: Lange absorbed the closet into the bathroom, creating space for a larger, low-curb shower with a custom tempered glass enclosure. The same marble-look quartz used for the vanity top was carried into the shower. “The countertop material was used for the curbs to tie everything together and keep the flow for the bathroom,” Lange says. The doorway to the right of the shower opens to the primary bedroom.
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The shower walls are lined with authentic zellige tiles made from natural unrefined clay in a moody red-brown color. These handcrafted tiles have a variation in tone that adds depth and dimension. “She went back and forth on what she wanted the shower to look like, and the color of these tiles was one of the last things she picked out,” Lange says. “She liked the moody feel of them and liked how the color was similar to the color of the walnut vanity.”
The shower includes a fixed modern shower head and hand shower on a slide bar in a gold finish. A custom double niche and built-in bench feature the same quartz as the vanity counter and shower curbs.
Shower fixtures: Litze in Luxe Gold, Brizo; wall tiles: Burnt Sugar, 4 by 4 inches, Zia Tile
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Before: The corner shower sat next to an aging white toilet. “The toilet was sort of just out in the open,” Lange says. A small linen closet to the left of the toilet, hidden behind a door, added little function. Lange and the homeowners saw the potential to reimagine and expand the space.
After: At the far end of the photo, near the sunlit window, a new water closet on the left replaces the former corner shower. Midway along the wall on the left, an opening now leads to a walk-in closet that Lange created from the former toilet and linen closet. Opposite the closet opening, the vanity is partially visible on the right wall. In the foreground on the left, a new linen closet behind black-framed glass doors features walnut drawers and shelving. It stands across from the shower. “She saw a picture she liked and thought it looked clean and luxurious with the glass doors,” Lange says. “The black frame with the glass doors and the walnut just looked really beautiful.”
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Here’s a peek inside the new walk-in closet off the upgraded bathroom. “The arched mirror in here and the dark walnut cabinetry and drawers match the vanity in the bathroom,” Lange says. “The bathroom has a more open feel with a lot more natural light and the warmth of the walnut. It’s more modern now than it was before, but also timeless because of the classic elements like the marble-look tiles on the floor and the marble-look quartz.”
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This Portland, Oregon, couple knew their primary bathroom was on borrowed time. A poorly executed renovation years earlier had left the space in rough shape, and when the wall-mounted vanity began pulling away from the wall, it became clear a full remodel was needed. Beyond fixing the problems, the homeowners also wanted a bathroom that reflected their personal style.
They hired contractor Arent Wortel and designer Joel Fraley for the project. Wortel focused on making the room structurally sound, while Fraley worked closely with the homeowners to create a bold, memorable look. “These clients are very outgoing and love bold style,” Fraley says.
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After: Thomas describes the homeowner’s personal style as transitional-contemporary. Brushed gold fixtures and the Shaker-style vanity bring in the more traditional part of the mix, while the clean lines of the tile composition, tub and toilet tank lean contemporary.
As for the layout, the footprint of the room stayed the same, with the plumbing for the tub, shower and sink remaining in place. The challenge was to make the room feel lighter, airier, taller and more luxe.
Because the ceiling was less than 8 feet high, Thomas oriented the 3-by-12-inch tiles vertically. This, emphasized by the light grout lines, draws the eye up, while the gridded pattern adds a fresh, modern touch.
Figuring out where the tile would begin and end was important. Rather than trying to make the bump-out disappear, Thomas embraced it, wrapping the tiles around it from floor to ceiling. “By carrying the tile all the way around the bump-out, we highlighted it,” she says. The tile has a handmade look, and its lovely tone variation gives it a watery appearance that creates a sense of calm in the space.
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The large window was existing, but before, it was flanked by a shower stall on the left and a toilet room on the right. Both of these spaces had been walled in, resulting in a chopped-up floor plan. (See before-and-after floor plans below.) Rieser took down the walls to open up the room, moved the toilet room behind the vanity wall and placed a new shower stall in its place. Using a clear glass shower enclosure created a much more open feel and made the bathroom feel bigger.
The shower has a marble mosaic floor that provides another traditional touch. On the walls, large-format (30-by-60-inch) porcelain tiles have an onyx look. The floating shower bench is also covered in these tiles for a seamless, minimalist effect.
The shower water flows into a linear drain on the right. “This drain was a challenge,” Rieser says. “My clients really wanted a linear drain, and we wound up having to have this one custom-made and painted.” The drain and the floor that slants toward it contain the water within the shower stall, allowing for a curbless entry.
The rest of the bathroom also has tile flooring. “We wanted the classic look of a herringbone wood on the floors,” Rieser says. “To avoid water damage to real wood, we opted for a ceramic tile that has a wood look.”
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Bathroom at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple
Location: Denver
Size: 200 square feet (19 square meters)
Designer: Rachel Ogburn of Rowe Interior Design
Before: The existing double vanity was in good shape, but the homeowners wanted to replace the oval sinks and brown granite countertop. “We repainted the cabinetry when we did the rest of the home in 2024,” Ogburn says. “It used to be yellow oak cabinets and we did it in Accessible Beige (by Sherwin-Williams). We also updated the hardware then.”
A large framed mirror made the rectangular vanity feel boxy. “It also didn’t utilize the very tall ceilings they had in there,” Ogburn says. “The mirror made it feel squatty.” Deep aubergine walls paired with dated finishes added visual weight, while oversize beige floor tiles meant to mimic stone fell flat. “They almost permanently looked muddy,” Ogburn says. “Also, the installation was just square-on-square.”
The walk-in shower to the right of the vanity continued the beige-on-beige look with more tile and outdated fixtures.