The homeowners are tickled pink in this whimsical children’s bathroom. Castle Design set out to create a space that is both playful and chic relying on graphic patterns to infuse the small space with a big impact. The iconic Cole & Sons “Flamingoes” wallpaper steals the show. The cheerful pink print covers the walls while a scalloped brass mirror hangs over the soft pink vanity. Brass and acrylic hardware accent the space. A beautiful honed hexagon marble tile was installed on the floor to anchor the space and also is slip resistant.

The homeowner desired lots of natural light in a timeless design. Accent on Cabinets and Jeffrey Homes took on the challenge to make sure all the elements of a luxury bath were part of the design while keeping the size modest. A galley bath layout was chosen to give the homeowners their wish to have a large shower and a soaking tub separate from the vanity. Using the same wood floor in the bathroom but setting it in a herringbone fashion adds a classic and elegant detail. The wood floor is also water resistant making it a unique choice for the bathroom.

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Glass block walls and an awkward floor plan were a few items that needed to be addressed in this primary bath remodel. Designer JCR Design Group worked to give the homeowners a more efficiently designed and aesthetically pleasing space with ample storage and a larger shower. Relocating the vanities and reconfiguring and enlarging the shower allowed space for a large water closet, linen closet and laundry room. The large, pale aqua-blue-painted double vanity with a center tower was designed as a focal point opposite the French entry doors.

The homeowner originally wanted to have two separate bathrooms, but as the design came together Mitchell Wall Architecture and Castle Design used the 275 square feet of space for the two baths to become one. The challenge was creating a shared bath that also allowed separation between users. Back-to-back vanities gave the client the division they desired while using the space effectively. The vanities were stained to match the wood flooring. The homeowner also wanted a large steam shower, soaking tub and plenty of natural light.

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    The impact of COVID-19 motivated many of us to reassess our priorities. For Julie, a young wife and mother living in Chicago diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic, family became even more important. Considering their young family’s needs during Julie’s illness and with no immediate family in Chicago, Julie and husband Chris decided to move to St. Louis where Julie’s dad and stepmother reside.