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Bathroom of the Week: New En Suite in a Converted Attic

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When this Canadian family started to outgrow its home, the last thing it wanted to do was leave behind its beloved neighborhood in Victoria, British Columbia. “This is a fantastic neighborhood that’s walkable to shops, restaurants and the beach,” Robbyn McDonald of MAC Reno Design Build says. “We finished the attic to create space for a primary suite and living room. They’d never had an en suite bathroom before, so they were really excited.” The new, light-filled bathroom is a fresh take on midcentury modern style.

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Photos by Dasha Armstrong Photography

Bathroom at a Glance
Who lives here: A young family
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Size: 118 square feet (11 square meters)
Designer-builder: MAC Reno Design Build

The new bathroom includes a double vanity, a generous shower stall, a freestanding bathtub and a private toilet alcove behind the plumbing wall in the shower. The shower has a long bench with a handheld shower wand above it. The shower stall is curbless, so the floor slopes imperceptibly to direct water to a linear drain next to the bench.

To increase the attic space, the firm removed the home’s existing hipped pyramid roof. It framed the walls a few feet higher, then added a new cross-gable roof.

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“The jumping-off point for the room was the clients’ wooden towel stand,” McDonald says. “We echoed it in the vertical-grain walnut floating double vanity.” The vanity sets a midcentury-modern-inspired tone, emphasized by brushed gold fixtures.

Simple mirrors with rounded edges maintain the clean look. The room has a lot of straight lines, so the subtle curves of the mirror frames add softness.

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The vanity has three large drawers in the center for efficient storage. There’s motion-activated lighting under the vanity. This makes navigating to the toilet alcove easy at night without turning on a bright light.

The countertop is a porcelain slab that looks like marble. The designers used the same porcelain on the shower bench. The bench is heated and serves as a toasty seat in the shower.

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The flooring is also porcelain, composed of large-format tiles. The open door offers a glimpse into the primary bedroom. Heated floors keep the bathroom nice and warm.

The shower has a partial enclosure, which keeps the water inside. Tight insulation and energy-efficient glass on the windows and skylight help prevent drafts.

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One of the challenges in an attic renovation is addressing lower ceilings. Placing the tub beneath the sloped ceiling and adding the skylight was a good layout strategy here. It’s easy to get in and out of the tub without hitting the ceiling.

“The vaulted ceiling added height and visual interest, creating a cozy and inviting tub area,” McDonald says. “Positioning the skylight above the tub brought natural light throughout the room, reducing reliance on artificial lighting.”

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Midcentury modern style also inspired the sumptuous green tiles in the shower. Their vertical composition nods to the era. The tiles are glossy, with 3D beveled edges — a fresh update on the style. Tiles from the era would have been flat, while these have a lot of dimensionality.

Shower tile: Flauti in Sage Gloss, Ceramic Tileworks

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The tucked-away toilet area behind the shower wall has privacy and light from a window. The green tiles and brushed gold accessories keep the space cohesive with the rest of the bathroom.

“High-quality materials and precise construction techniques ensured the bathroom met industry best practices for sustainability, water conservation and performance,” McDonald says. These include:

Updated plumbing and mechanical systemsWater-conserving shower fixtures Low-E energy-efficient windows that create a tight envelopeHeated flooring that provides even, energy-efficient heatLED lightingPlenty of natural light to reduce use of artificial lighting

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Bathroom of the Week: Using the Attic to Create a New Space

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When this Canadian family started to outgrow its home, the last thing it wanted to do was leave behind its beloved neighborhood in Victoria, British Columbia. “This is a fantastic neighborhood that’s walkable to shops, restaurants and the beach,” Robbyn McDonald of MAC Reno Design Build says. “We finished the attic to create space for a primary suite and living room. They’d never had an en suite bathroom before, so they were really excited.” The new, light-filled bathroom is a fresh take on midcentury modern style.

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Photos by Dasha Armstrong Photography

Bathroom at a Glance
Who lives here: A young family
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Size: 118 square feet (11 square meters)
Designer-builder: MAC Reno Design Build

The new bathroom includes a double vanity, a generous shower stall, a freestanding bathtub and a private toilet alcove behind the plumbing wall in the shower. The shower has a long bench with a handheld shower wand above it. The shower stall is curbless, so the floor slopes imperceptibly to direct water to a linear drain next to the bench.

To increase the attic space, the firm removed the home’s existing hipped pyramid roof. It framed the walls a few feet higher, then added a new cross-gable roof.

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“The jumping-off point for the room was the clients’ wooden towel stand,” McDonald says. “We echoed it in the vertical-grain walnut floating double vanity.” The vanity sets a midcentury-modern-inspired tone, emphasized by brushed gold fixtures.

Simple mirrors with rounded edges maintain the clean look. The room has a lot of straight lines, so the subtle curves of the mirror frames add softness.

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The vanity has three large drawers in the center for efficient storage. There’s motion-activated lighting under the vanity. This makes navigating to the toilet alcove easy at night without turning on a bright light.

The countertop is a porcelain slab that looks like marble. The designers used the same porcelain on the shower bench. The bench is heated and serves as a toasty seat in the shower.

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The flooring is also porcelain, composed of large-format tiles. The open door offers a glimpse into the primary bedroom. Heated floors keep the bathroom nice and warm.

The shower has a partial enclosure, which keeps the water inside. Tight insulation and energy-efficient glass on the windows and skylight help prevent drafts.

MAC Reno Design Build LTD ( MAC Renovations)Save Photo
One of the challenges in an attic renovation is addressing lower ceilings. Placing the tub beneath the sloped ceiling and adding the skylight was a good layout strategy here. It’s easy to get in and out of the tub without hitting the ceiling.

“The vaulted ceiling added height and visual interest, creating a cozy and inviting tub area,” McDonald says. “Positioning the skylight above the tub brought natural light throughout the room, reducing reliance on artificial lighting.”

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Midcentury modern style also inspired the sumptuous green tiles in the shower. Their vertical composition nods to the era. The tiles are glossy, with 3D beveled edges — a fresh update on the style. Tiles from the era would have been flat, while these have a lot of dimensionality.

Shower tile: Flauti in Sage Gloss, Ceramic Tileworks

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The tucked-away toilet area behind the shower wall has privacy and light from a window. The green tiles and brushed gold accessories keep the space cohesive with the rest of the bathroom.

“High-quality materials and precise construction techniques ensured the bathroom met industry best practices for sustainability, water conservation and performance,” McDonald says. These include:

Updated plumbing and mechanical systemsWater-conserving shower fixtures Low-E energy-efficient windows that create a tight envelopeHeated flooring that provides even, energy-efficient heatLED lightingPlenty of natural light to reduce use of artificial lighting

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Bathroom of the Week: A Fresh Take on Spanish Revival Style

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The vanity is white oak with thin rail profiles. “We played around with putting a makeup station with a stool in the center, but ultimately my clients decided having hampers in here was more important to them,” Clark says. The two cabinets in the center are hamper pullouts.

“I like to minimize overhead light in a bathroom,” Clark says. “You get better light from eye level when you’re putting on makeup. But the vanity was so long that it really needed something in the center, so I added the glass pendant light there.”

The mirrors hide medicine cabinets. “Some of my clients are reluctant about medicine cabinets at first because they tend to all look the same. But these arched mirrored medicine cabinets are really pretty,” Clark says. The frames are brass.



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Bathroom of the Week: Classic With Modern Touches

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In this new build for a Toronto couple and their two kids, designer Gabriele Guiducci considered his clients’ needs, the natural light and sightlines. When laying out the 126-square-foot primary bathroom, he included a separate bathtub and shower, as well as a toilet room. He placed windows to maximize light and considered the best place for the bathroom door within their bedroom.

Once Guiducci was done with the architectural planning for the space, interior designer Terra Kushner took over with the finishes. “Our clients are classic with a modern twist,” Kushner says. “They vibed with a Lower East Side Manhattan hotel, the Ludlow.” The hotel mixes classic materials with hints of the neighborhood’s gritty urban and artistic history. The result for the couple is a light-filled bathroom that feels timeless and handsome.



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Bathroom of the Week: Thoughtful Balance Brings Serenity

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Bathroom at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple with two kids
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Size: 145 square feet (13 square meters)
Designer: Jeremy Lanier of ReVision Design/Remodeling

Before: Lanier collaborated on the project with the wife, who picked out the light fixtures and a fabric for the Roman shade. “My clients wanted to keep the footprint of the room intact,” he says. “The main goal was to update the look.” This included getting rid of the soffits, replacing the jetted tub and surround with a freestanding tub, eliminating a large shower bench and bringing in fresh finishes. At the left is a linen closet; the door at the back leads to the toilet room.

As for style, Lanier began by clocking what his clients liked as he walked through their home. “As soon as I walked into the house, I could see that the living room space was an incredible sleek, speakeasy-like lounge that was drenched in dark and moody colors,” he says. “We were also redoing their closet, and I could see her fantastic fashions and noted the colors she liked.” Overall, he could see that they liked elegant transitional style.

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Bathroom of the Week: Aging-in-Place Features in Blue and White

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This retired couple wanted to ensure their home could address any future needs for themselves or family members, including an adult live-in son with special needs. They turned their attention to an in-law-suite bathroom that they felt could best benefit from universal design updates.

For help, they brought on designer Grace Arndt, who was helping them remodel their kitchen with similar principles. Arndt ditched a shower-tub combo in favor of a curbless shower that’s easy to enter for someone with mobility issues. A sliding glass door can easily be removed and replaced with a shower curtain that allows access for a wheelchair and a caregiver. A new double vanity has room under the sink to accommodate a wheelchair; tilted mirrors can be used by someone seated as well. Grab bars and rounded countertop corners also support aging in place. Meanwhile, light blue walls, a dark blue vanity and marble-look porcelain tiles in various sizes make the space as stylish as it is functional.



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Bathroom of the Week: Updated Traditional Style and a Spa Feeling

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The door on the left leads to the toilet room and the one on the right leads to a closet. Both spaces were remodeled as part of the project.

The homeowners loved the look of a slightly rugged natural stone floor. Because they also wanted low maintenance, the designer steered them toward porcelain. “As someone with a trained eye, I can usually tell the difference between natural stone and porcelain, but in this case I really can’t,” she says. “We used a wide range of color in the tiles, and they have a texture to them. There are even little faux chips in them. Also, the texture makes it slip-resistant.” Bula had the tiles laid in a classic herringbone pattern.

The wall paint, Etiquette by Benjamin Moore, is a shade Bula tested in her own home. “Before I used it, I did a bunch of blind paint color tests and I chose this color every time,” she says. “It’s a really nice warm neutral that does not lean too beige. And it looks so nice next to white trim.” The white paint is Benjamin Moore’s Simply White.



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Bathroom of the Week: Updated Traditional With a Spa-Like Feel

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The door on the left leads to the toilet room and the one on the right leads to a closet. Both spaces were remodeled as part of the project.

The homeowners loved the look of a slightly rugged natural stone floor. Because they also wanted low maintenance, the designer steered them toward porcelain. “As someone with a trained eye, I can usually tell the difference between natural stone and porcelain, but in this case I really can’t,” she says. “We used a wide range of color in the tiles, and they have a texture to them. There are even little faux chips in them. Also, the texture makes it slip-resistant.” Bula had the tiles laid in a classic herringbone pattern.

The wall paint, Etiquette by Benjamin Moore, is a shade Bula tested in her own home. “Before I used it, I did a bunch of blind paint color tests and I chose this color every time,” she says. “It’s a really nice warm neutral that does not lean too beige. And it looks so nice next to white trim.” The white paint is Benjamin Moore’s Simply White.



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Bathroom of the Week: Warm Organic Look in Green, White and Wood

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Tired of their boring and basic primary bathroom, this Austin, Texas, couple knew just where to turn for help. Designer Cameron Getter had already helped them choose furniture for their main living areas and update their guest bathroom, so they tapped her to update their kitchen and main bathroom as well.

The homeowners, who are parents of a toddler daughter, were looking for a soothing retreat with more warmth and an organic, spa-like feel. Getter removed the existing components, eliminated the tub (they have one elsewhere in the home) and relocated and enlarged the shower area. She also straightened out some angled walls. With the main design moves done, she introduced a warmer color palette with glazed aloe green ceramic tiles, a custom white oak vanity and brass details. Terrazzo-look porcelain tiles for the flooring and part of the low-curb shower add visual energy and interest.



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Bathroom of the Week: Pretty Blues and Florals

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The way this California couple’s Minneapolis-area townhome came together was a bit unusual, but it worked out well. Because they were living out of state before moving back to Minnesota for their retirement, their daughter, who lived near the townhome, handled the remodel for them. She hired interior designer Jami Ludens, who had completed work on another relative’s home that she admired. That gave her trust in Ludens’ skills, so she gave the designer free range on the project. The result is a primary bathroom with a mix of soft blues, creams, whites and grays, tied together by a beautiful floral wallpaper.

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Bathroom at a Glance
Who lives here: A retired couple
Location: Minneapolis area
Size: 124 square feet (12 square meters)
Designer: Jami Ludens of Studio M Interiors
Contractor: Ben Garvin of Garvin Homes

The existing bathroom hadn’t been touched since the 1980s, so this project was a down-to-the-studs renovation. “The clients wanted a transitional design that was easy to maintain and mostly neutral,” Ludens says. “That is why my color palette in this room has muted hues throughout.”

Trim paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore

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A new paneled pocket door leads to a walk-in closet. The door to the bedroom is located off the other end of the vanity. A toilet room is just past the shower.

“The fun scalloped shower tile was my inspiration for this bathroom,” Ludens says. “I had just seen it in a showroom and knew I wanted to use it. The colors in these tiles are so pretty that I wanted to base my design on them. They paired beautifully with the soft-blue-stained cabinetry color I wanted to use.”

While the room has lots of soft blues, the designer considers them neutrals. “Most people are afraid to use color,” Ludens says. “Softer tones can act as neutrals.”

The flush-mount ceiling light adds curved lines and matches a larger version of the fixture that Ludens chose for the primary bedroom.

Light fixture: Murray Feiss Patrice three-light in Deep Abyss

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Ludens worked with Revival House (then known as Studio M Kitchen & Bath) on all the cabinetry throughout the house. In this room, that includes the vanity and a large linen cabinet. She specified a double vanity with three columns of drawers that provide plenty of storage for two people.

The cabinet profiles are beaded Shaker style. The dark finishes on the cabinet hardware and faucets add a modern touch within the transitional-style mix.

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The finish on the cabinets is blue-stained cherry wood. This is a specialty finish that requires a multistep process. To Ludens, the result was well worth it. “This finish is unique. The stain gives it so much color depth, and using cherry wood added the texture of wood grain,” she says.

The flooring is porcelain tile in a variety of gray hues, laid in a herringbone pattern. “The larger scale of this pattern played nicely with the small scale of the scalloped shower tiles,” Ludens says.

Cabinet manufacturer: Decor Cabinets; cabinet hardware: Melon knob, Emtek

Thibaut’s Indian Flower Ceylon wallpaper in Spa Blue ties everything in the bathroom together. “The client’s daughter was hesitant to use wallpaper, but that element really brought the whole design together and added the personality that was needed,” Ludens says. “No other product makes a statement like wallpaper does.”

The designer chose oval mirrors to maintain the sense of softness in the room. They provide large enough reflective surfaces without covering up too much of the lovely wallpaper. They also play off some of the oval shapes found in the petals in the wallpaper’s pattern.

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The countertops are marble-look quartz. “Ella from Cambria brought in the timeless element and look of marble without the maintenance,” Ludens says.

The single-mount faucets save countertop space and make cleaning easier. Their Venetian Bronze finish adds dark contrast to the soft hues in the room and coordinates nicely with the oil-rubbed bronze cabinet hardware.

Faucets: Cassidy single-handle bathroom, Delta

This is the view into the bathroom from the bedroom. Ludens designed a beautiful linen closet for extra storage and placed it between the window and the entry to the toilet room. This built-in has a traditional freestanding-furniture look.

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Here’s a wider view of how the shower, toilet room and linen cabinet come together. The toilet room has a pocket door.

The shower stall measures 5 by 3½ feet. Ludens used the inspirational scalloped tile around the top as an accent. The main shower tile is a subway tile with subtle variations in tones that range from creamy white to light gray.

Floor plan: The primary bedroom entry is at the top right corner, and the entry to the walk-in closet is at the bottom. The shower stall is in the bottom left corner. The linen cabinet is to the right of the toilet room.

Throughout the process, the homeowners’ daughter would approve Ludens’ selections, changing very little. Once the project was finished, the clients moved into their forever home. “These clients really just let me pull together what I thought would be a great design and they loved it,” Ludens says. “Sometimes designers just need to help clients find their style or show them a well-designed space that was thoroughly thought out.”

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