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I shared my very first blog post about #clientmomanddad’s house last week… and the response was overwhelming. Clearly you are all in the mood for some classic meets rustic design ideas! So it seemed appropriate to follow up the kitchen design post with the master bathroom design plan.
Bathroom Inspiration
My mom was adamant that she wanted a classic look to the bathrooms (and she didn’t have to tell me twice! 😉 ). The master doesn’t have much natural light, so lots of white was important.
A huge benefit to a classic bathroom design is that some of the most common elements, like subway tile and ceramic floors, are also very budget friendly. Get more budget-friendly bathroom tips here if you’d like.
Bathroom Layout
The master bath, which was ~11′ deep x 15′ wide, started with LOTS of wasted floorspace in the middle of the room, a tiny combo shower/tub, two corner closets, and a very very long vanity with just one sink. The toilet was kind of walled off, but there was no separate water closet.
I cannot tell you the number of bathroom floor plans I drew up for this space… Sometimes in interior design (and life), it takes a lot of “wrongs” before you find the “right.” In this case, we actually decided to stick with the same corner closets and tub location.
By moving the door over, though, we were able to create a separate shower and still have room for a 72″ double vanity, allowing for plenty of counter space for two people. We also were able to wall off the water closet. PS Did I ever mention I love graph paper? Nerd alert.
Classic Bathroom Design Plans
Now on to the fun stuff…
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Master Bathroom Design Plan Sources: gray vanity | mirrors | vanity lights | sink faucets | basket weave tile floor | white subway tile | 55″ slipper tub | tub faucet | pendant light | polished nickel accessories | shower faucet
Bathroom Tile
Ceramic or porcelain floor tile is such a classic material, especially in black and white. We chose a basket weave mosaic tile for a timeless look and plenty of traction.
On the walls, a classic white subway will not only brighten the space (which has only one small window) but also create a crisp, clean feel. The tile walls will go from floor to ceiling around the tub, in the shower, and behind the vanity. We chose a light-to-medium gray grout (called Platinum) for both floor and walls.
Double Vanity
One of the best budget friendly options for bathroom remodels is to purchase a furniture-like vanity that comes with a top and sinks already installed, saving on the materials and the labor. We found this beautiful gray vanity with a Carrara marble top; it is the perfect slightly traditional transitional design. And at 72″, there is plenty of counter space in addition to the two sinks.
Bathroom Mirrors
With all the cool tones of the tile, grout, and vanity, I knew we wanted to bring some warmth into the space. Super simple, modern frames didn’t feel grand enough above the vanity, while more elaborate, traditional ones would lean too formal with the vanity… Then I found these gorgeous mirrors.
The gold tone is perfect. The geometric interest is welcome against the simple white subway tile walls. And the touch of elegance without old-fashioned formality is just what we wanted.
Light Fixtures
With such classic materials and more traditional vanity, we decided to continue the more modern flavor with some affordable light fixtures. We found both on Amazon at great prices (seriously, you won’t believe how affordable these are!), which made for easy shopping.
The vanity lights tie together the black floors and the gold accents, while the gold star pendant over the tub provides a little whimsy and elegance simultaneously (plus the lines echo the gold on the mirrors). I’m so excited to see these all come together!
Freestanding Slipper Tub
Although a claw-foot tub would have been a charming option with the classic color scheme, we decided to offset more of the traditional items with a more modern tub. A sleek white slipper tub with an extra deep soaking depth will be beautiful in the floor-to-ceiling tiled nook.
A note on tubs: I learned my lesson regarding symmetrical tubs when we did our own master bathroom. Though beautiful, symmetrical tubs require more space than a slipper tub to truly be soak-worthy… But with a slipper tub (where it is sloped and higher on one side for your back), you are able to stretch your legs in less space, which is perfect for this nook which is just shy of 5 feet long.
Plumbing Fixtures
The key to transitional bath design is the balancing of traditional and modern elements, while maintaining simple, clean lines as much as possible. So we coupled the more modern accents with more traditional polished nickel fixtures.
The sink faucets and wall mounted tub faucet are matching polished nickel faucets with a vintage feel. Cross handles and classic detailing go beautifully with the classic black and white tile. The shower faucet we chose is also in polished nickel and has a similar, classic feel.
Bath Accessories
We are continuing the classic polished nickel in our towel bars, ring, and toilet paper holder. I especially love the robe hooks in this line (which we also used in our own master bath). They’re charmingly classic!
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Master Bath Renovation
And now… it’s taken me so long to write this planning post that I have progress pics I can share! The new location for the door, shower, and water closet turned out perfect… and the tile and vanity are stunning. Here’s a sneak peek of the progress:
I can’t wait to have a fully finished product to show you all! Any questions? Leave a comment below, and be sure to pin this for later!
