Modern Design Tips to Reinvent Your Master Bathroom

Master Bathroom design

Time flies when you’re having fun helping homeowners design their dream master bath and kitchen. With a new year comes a unique opportunity to remodel and reinvent your master bathroom finally. Bring in modern elements and custom items to get the master bathroom you’ve always wanted.

Modern bathroom elements

Custom bathroom storageModern design is really all about keeping it simple. It’s beyond minimalistic; it’s functional. Nothing is added by accident, and all features work together to create a harmonious and efficient space. That doesn’t mean that it can’t have “wow-factor,” but first and foremost, everything should have a purpose.

Freestanding tub and walk-in shower

With a master bathroom, everything should be a little bit bigger and bolder. You may be putting function first, but that doesn’t mean that you give up on style and glamour. Making room for a walk-in shower and a free-standing tub will give you the essential functions of a bathroom – getting washed up and ready -, but the purpose is elevated with glamorous style.

Keep it Simple

Despite the luxury of a walk-in shower and free-standing tub you still want to keep the design to a minimum. Stick with clean lines and neutral colors and not a lot of accessories that will add clutter.

Modern built-in cabinetry

Smart storage space is crucial in a bathroom where you need to keep so many different elements. Keep the lines and the design simple with slab-panel cabinetry and built-in furniture. Built-in furniture will make the master bath peaceful and harmonious.

Counter space

Designing master bathroomCustom storage and built-in furniture will also free up more counter space. Counter space is just as crucial in your master bath as it is in the kitchen. A modern master bath should feel like a clean, open concept, so don’t add chaos to the simplicity by having too much stuff on the countertop.

Lighting

Make sure you choose lighting that suits each task performed in the bathroom. You will also need lighting for ambiance. Mixing your lighting brings both function and fashion to your master bath. You can also play with various fixtures and sizes to add a bit of dimension and texture to the atmosphere.

Personal touches

Once you’ve put function and efficiency front and center, it’s time to create a few personal touches that are purely aesthetic. Colorful backsplashes are making their way into modern master bathroom design, adding a little fun, color, and personality.

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Your Bathroom Deserves Better

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We spend hours a day in our bathroom, from showering to going to the bathroom to brushing our teeth and getting groomed in front of the mirror. Some will claim that women spend more time in the bathroom than others, but it’s 2018, and judging by the meticulous grooming rituals of many men, we think this is steadily evening itself out. It’s time we gave the bathroom the credit it deserves and did some renovating and remodeling.

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Treat Your Bathroom as a Stylish Space

Gone are the days when the bathroom was treated similarly to a utility room. Your bathroom is so much more than a sink and shower and a toilet. It’s the place you get ready for a date. It’s where you hid that day you were really sad. It’s where you and your friends gather to talk about that hottie at the party. It’s also the only room in the house that will allow you to be completely alone. Your bathroom is there in all the important moments of your life – and some of the worst – so why not give this room the credit it deserves?

Make the best use of the space

Your bathroom is a multi-functional room. You need a place to dry after you shower, and you need a place for all of your gadgets and products, hair curlers, and shavers. It’s also one room in the house that needs to be kept clean at all times, so take that into consideration when you talk to your designer.
Making smart use of the space in your bathroom can give it function, but also help you keep it clean. Make sure there aren’t awkward spaces below the cabinets and around the toilet. Customize your cabinetry to fit each function. It will utilize the space much better, as well as make it much easier to clean, move about, and do your thing – whatever that thing may be.

Quartz and granite countertops

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Modern bathroom design with black and white.
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Since you spend so much time in your bathroom, you need to use materials that are tough but beautiful, as well as able to stand up to a very moist environment. Quartz or granite countertops are durable, sustainable, and come in a variety of colors that can match any color scheme you have in your bathroom

Task and ambient lighting

Lighting is very important in a bathroom. No one wants to look in the mirror and have a sharp light distort their face, making them look sick or tired. However, you need a brighter bulb when you are applying makeup or plucking your eyebrows (that goes for you, too, guys. Don’t think we hadn’t noticed!) The ceiling light can be soft and pleasant for everyday use, and then you can design additional task lighting for everything else.

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The Kitchen Showcase has been designing bathrooms for Colorado residents and business owners. Talk to a professional designer about upgrading and renovating your bathroom to living up to its full potential. We only carry top brands, ensuring quality and value.

The Best Option For Your Next Renovation

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Your budget allows for so much further at The Kitchen Showcase

We’re extremely selective in the brands that we offer, focusing on best-in-class manufacturers for each price range. Because we’re so selective, we have great volume buying power, meaning you get a superior product for your budget. One of the most daunting parts of remodeling or new construction is trying to picture what your new room will look like, how it will function, and whether you’ll be happy with the end result. Design plans can help you to an extent. Our showroom will help you go the distance. Our showroom is arguably the best kitchen showroom in Denver.
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With nearly 40 room displays, you can see, touch and experience your design choices first hand. Our designers will show you the best options for your vision, so you can feel confident in every decision you make. Remodeling a tired kitchen or building a new home brings a jumble of emotions – from the elation and thrill of seeing your designs for the first time to the hassle and stress of living through construction.

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Since 1984, we’ve helped thousands of customers navigate each step of the remodeling process. From cabinet planning and design to accurate ordering and careful delivery and installation, our professional staff will take care of you from start to finish and help you create a beautiful home for your budget.
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At The Kitchen Showcase, we always try to exceed our customer’s expectations by delivering the best customer service possible. To achieve our goal, we have gathered the best kitchen and bath designers, and they are more than willing to help you create the kitchen & bathroom of your dreams. We invite you to stop by our new and beautiful Kitchen and Bathroom Design Showroom, located in Centennial, Colorado. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment. Also, you can send us your questions through our website and we will answer.

Design A Kitchen or Bath With Personal Style

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There’s always a new trend when it comes to kitchen and bath design, but the one trend that will never go away is to infuse personal style with functional design. If you’re doing a remodel of your kitchen or bath, take inspiration from the trends of the day, but the final design should be a reflection of you and your family.

Kitchen and bath design trends are fleeting

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If you’re checking magazines and the Internet for kitchen and bath design trends, you’ll see a lot of opinions for great designers. However, unless you can afford to update your kitchen and bath every time the trends change, a better use of your time is to talk to a design expert about your personal style – something that speaks to the life that you live, the life that your family lives – and try to infuse a little bit of everyone into your kitchen design.
A home should be a reflection of the people that live there, so don’t put too much stock in the latest trends of the day. Yes, we can tell you that the rustic country style kitchen is back, or that freestanding bathtubs are all the rage. We could talk to you about mixing and matching textures, or how engineered stone countertops are making a splash in new kitchens, as opposed to natural stone that has long ruled the world of countertops. However, chances are that by the time your kitchen is ready, a new trend will have replaced the old. What we’d much rather talk about is how you imagine your kitchen and bath.
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Talk to a kitchen and bath designer in Denver

We’ve got a huge showroom that can give you a lot of inspiration, but when we sit down to talk about your vision, think big. Don’t hold back; even if every design idea you have, or every aesthetic isn’t possible, it’s easier to pull your design back than to minimize your design and not getting exactly what you want.

Custom cabinetry and countertops

When you design your kitchen and bath with The Kitchen Showcase, you won’t have to compromise on your design vision. That’s why custom cabinetry and countertops were invented, so the client never has to rethink a design idea. The only reason for changing an idea is to make it more functional and efficient. After all, a kitchen and bath need to make sense. You wouldn’t hang the towels far away from the shower or sink. You wouldn’t create drawers and cabinets that take up too much space or don’t account for the things that you’re going to be storing.

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Designing a Modern Master Bath

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Bathroom design trends
Updating your master bath is something about which we all dream. When you’re trying to turn your master bath renovations into a reality, let’s take a look at some of the more current trends that we see in bathroom design.

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Creative tile patterns and colors

Trends come and go, but your personal style will last forever. Whenever you design a room in a home, you want your personality to come through. Instead of the traditional white bathrooms, we’re seeing a lot more color and patterns being mixed in with the white sinks and tubs.
Creative tilework can infuse some much-needed personality into the sterile bathrooms of the past. You can go wild with geometric patterns and colors, or you can stick to more traditional watercolors like blues and greens.
By being creative with your tile work, even if it’s just a border or a small area around the sink, tub, or shower, the patterns that you choose will be uniquely your own and won’t be duplicated in any other bathroom – unless, of course, your jealous neighbor copies your idea. If they do, just take it as a compliment. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all.

Custom cabinets in your bathroom for an ultra-modern appeal

We know it’s not always possible to remodel your bathroom from top to bottom. If you can only afford to do a few things, we recommend getting new cabinetry that is both fashionable and functional. Updating your cabinetry is the simplest, and most productive way of giving your bathroom a little tune-up, and you can get them custom made so that you can infuse a bit of your personality, as well as create storage space and counter space to fit all of your bathroom needs.

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Get creative with tile and patterns to create a unique and personal master bathroom.

Just like we see smart stations in the kitchen for all of your electronics, you’ll also want smart stations in your bathroom for your curling irons, blow dryers, shaving equipment, straightening irons, electric toothbrushes, and maybe a linen closet. The more you can get clutter off of the counters, the more open and spacious your bathroom will feel. Customize your cabinetry to eliminate clutter.

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Whether you’re doing a top-to-bottom renovation or just updating a few pieces of your bathroom, The Kitchen Showcase designers are here to help you choose the perfect cabinetry and design a bathroom with personality and style.
 

Design a Bathroom With the Right Purpose and Functionality

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When you remodel your home you have to make smart choices.  To make each room live up to its full potential, you have to design with purpose and function in mind. At The Kitchen Showcase, we’ve helped countless homeowners, builders, and designers make smart choices. Here are some ideas for designing a bathroom with function and purpose.

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One function of your bathroom can be to create a space for relaxing.

Making smart design choices

A bathroom may seem simple to design at first, but there are a lot of ways that you can be smart about your design choices. Making smart design choices is about choosing things that appeal to your style, but that each item has a purpose and serves a function in the overall design.

Design with purpose

Denver professional remodeling contractorA bathroom has a very simple purpose and a function. You need to make sure that your bathroom is first and foremost a place where you shower, go to the bathroom and get yourself ready for the day. However, the bathroom doesn’t only have to function as a practical space to get ready. A bathroom can also be a sanctuary and a quiet space where you relax and unwind.

Statement Piece Bathtub

A big beautiful freestanding tub in your bathroom can both be a statement piece, but it will also serve an important function: wellness! If you have the space in your bathroom, adding wellness elements may seem like a luxury. However, with stressful busy lives, we all need a place to unwind and take care of our mental health and wellbeing. If your bathroom doesn’t have the room for a bathtub, don’t try to cram it in there. You need to respect the space you have and make the most of it.

Smart storage

Custom bathroom storageTo make the most of your bathroom, think about smart storage spaces. There are so many things that go into the bathroom, and there may be more than one person. Every person has their own stuff. The more you can customize storage to fit the needs of you and your family, the more functional the bathroom will be. The more functional, the easier it will be to continue to keep it organized. If there is obvious storage for all items, it’s easier to put things away when you’re done. An organized bathroom is a calm bathroom.
The Kitchen Showcase can help you design with function and purpose. We choose our products based on price and quality, giving you the best choices for your budget. Stop by our showroom in Denver to get inspired for your next remodeling project.

Custom, Semi-Custom, or Stock Bathroom Cabinets?

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What’s Right for You?

Normally, you will find that stock cabinets will fit within the framework of your bath layout unless you want to design an elaborate custom job. Usually, custom cabinets are constructed after established designs that have become quite popular. Plus these cabinets offer the most personalized alternative for a lofty price tag. That’s not to say it’s the wrong decision. Just make sure to review the sizing options of stock cabinets before assuming you need a custom cabinet.

Custom Bathroom Cabinetry

Custom Bathroom CabinetryLocal cabinet shops will make every cabinet unique to fit your required space or needs. Everything is customizable, from the cabinet box, drawers, doors, and face frame. However, the most expensive alternative offers more design options, any size, any color, any design, and finish. Dream about it, and a custom cabinetmaker can make it real.

Semi-Custom Bathroom Cabinets

This alternative allows you to personalize certain aspects of the cabinet. You will find semi-custom cabinets in stock sizes that can be altered at 1/8″ increments. Width, depth or height can be adjusted, depending on the need. Overall, these products provide a substantial number of options and choices, but at a lower cost than custom cabinets.

Stock Bathroom Cabinets

Stores and catalogs sell cabinets in basic sizes available in width ranging from 10″-96″ in 3-inch increments. The prize is set up upon the size, color, and material type. They offer the least expensive price tag because they are produced in mass. Stock cabinets are readily available for purchase, delivery, and installation. You need to design and build around those stock sizes.
At the end of the day, you need to establish a budget for your project. What’s important to you?
Should you need help selecting your new bathroom cabinets, contact The Kitchen Showcase. Our experts will gladly help you. We are Denver’s number one Kitchen & Bathroom Design, Remodeling & Cabinets Company.Semi-Custom Bathroom Cabinets
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Choosing the Perfect Bathtub

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Choosing the perfect bathtub
Taking a bath is supposed to be relaxing and rejuvenating. It can also be romantic. However, if you’ve ever taken a bath in the wrong type of bathtub, you’ll know that it is anything but that! Our design experts can help you pick out the perfect bathtub.

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Measure the space for your bathtub

Before you meet with our designers, come prepared with measurements. We can look at bathtubs all day long, but if we don’t know what dimensions we are working with, it’s going to be hard to pinpoint the perfect tub.

Determine the installation method of your tub

Next, we can narrow your choices by eliminating a few styles. Everyone has a mental picture of their dream bathroom, so close your eyes and picture the tub. Is it freestanding, recessed, on a platform, or some other unique style that we haven’t considered yet?
Any physical limitations that the user may have should also be taken into consideration. Do you need to step down into the tub, or can you step up?

Picking materials for your bathtub
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Choosing the perfect bathtub material

The tub should compliment the style of your bathroom. Common bathtub materials are:

  • Acrylic
  • Cast Iron
  • Fiberglass
  • Marble

Each type of material comes with advantages and disadvantages regarding how they feel and how easy they are to maintain. The cost will also come into play. Your budget can help us narrow down your choices of materials.

You should feel comfortable in your tub

The most important aspect of a bathtub is that you fit into it comfortably. If you want all the benefits of a soothing bubble bath, get a tub where you can relax, not one where you have to contort your limbs to fit.

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If you can, physically test out the tubs that you are considering. Don’t judge by sight alone; get in there are see how it feels.

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Our professional designers are well-versed in residential and industrial design − from custom bathroom design to budget-conscious remodels. Combining state-of-the-art computer design with their years of experience, our experts will work with you to create floor plans, elevations, and designs that bring your vision to life!
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Black, White, and Gray Are Dominating Modern Bathroom Design

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The two-toned black and white bathroom is both sleek and modern. But, to soften up the dramatic black and white contrast, designers are turning to the ever-popular gray tones and adding them to contemporary bathroom design.

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Modern bathroom design with black and white.
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Two-Toned Bathroom Design

The two-toned art deco bathroom style has been around since the 1920’s and is still going strong in today’s bathroom design.
Art deco is like color blocking your bathroom in interesting and geometric shapes. Using the two contrasting colors, you keep a clean, simple, and architectural design.
Just be careful that you don’t overdo it. Be strategic in how you use materials and contrasting colors to decorate the bathroom.

Black and White Bathroom

It’s not that big of a surprise that white is a dominant color in bathroom design. White is clean and bright, and next to the kitchen, the bathroom is the next room in the house that everyone wants to to be clean.
But, you don’t want the white to make your bathroom sterile and stark. The contrasting and bold black is a way to break up the white and make a bold statement. You don’t want a lot of clutter in your bathrooms, so there are limited ways to make a splash with your design. Therefore, choosing the exact opposite color of white is a simple and effective way to make a statement in your bathroom.

White and Gray Bathroom

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Modern white and gray bathroom design.
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Black and white can be a little too dramatic for some people. If you want to soften the black and white, try finding a cool gray to accent your bathroom.
Gray tones are the new neutral and will give a sophisticated and modern aesthetic, and it combines well with any other color you may bring into your bathroom.

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Stop by our kitchen and bathroom design showroom in Centennial. You can see all the products and materials to make informed choices about your bathroom remodel project. And, you can talk to professional interior designers that can answer any questions and help you find exactly what you need for your dream bathroom in Denver.

Bathroom Design is Going Back to Basics

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Clean and simple are the major trends in bathroom design, but just because it is simple doesn’t mean it has to be boring. You can still add a little excitement to your bathroom, as long as you keep the overall look clean. Let’s look at the design trends that are making their way back into the bathroom.

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White and gray colors are dominating the clean and simple bathroom trend.

Clean and minimalistic design

Just like in the kitchen, light, neutral tones are still the most popular bathroom colors. You want your bathroom to feel clean, and working with white tones is a great way to do that. Adding a few softer hues to the white, like neutrals or grays, can break up the white so it doesn’t feel too stark. Just remember to keep the color scheme simple, so the bathroom isn’t too busy. If you’re looking to add a splash of color, think about getting some brightly colored towels and funky bath mats.

Matte hardware and fixtures

You can use your choice of hardware and fixtures to add some excitement to your bathroom. Instead of shiny metals for the hardware, look at matte brass to add a warmer and more rustic element to your bathroom. You don’t want the bathroom to feel cold, and using warmer hues can make your bathroom feel warmer and more inviting.

Open shelving

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Remember to add great lighting to your bathroom.

Gone are the bottom cabinets and medicine cabinets. They’re too clunky and take up too much space. Typically, the bathroom has limited space, so to open it up, think about open shelving instead of cabinets. By keeping your storage spaces open, you make your bathroom feel roomier. Of course, you don’t just want a floating sink, and having a cabinet fill the space under the sink is another great use of space. Modern bathroom cabinets will have clean, simple lines that will perfectly blend with the clean and minimalistic design style of your bathroom.

Great lighting

Think about having different types of lighting for all the different tasks that you perform in your bathroom. You can have simple overhead lighting for when you are just making a pit stop, but you also want to have some specialty lighting for when you need to apply your makeup, style your hair, or pluck your eyebrows.

Set up an appointment at our kitchen showcase

We’ve got one of the largest kitchen showrooms in the Denver region. Stop by to check out all the latest design trends and products, including shelving, lighting, hardware, and fixtures. Our design specialists will talk to you about your vision and then help you pick the best products for your style and your budget for any room in the home.