Design Ideas to Elevate Your Bathroom

Tulum-inspired meets timeless.

Michelle and Ross’s primary suite remodel in Episode 4 of Dream Home Makeover features a stunning, spa-style bathroom update that could be straight out of their wedding destination. And that was the goal! With a few tips drawn from our favorite design details, their new bathroom just might inspire your own.

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There’s so much to love about this custom double vanity, and plenty of elements you can draw inspiration from individually. At first glance, the heavy-veined quartz countertops, mounted brass fixtures, and thick edge profile set a decidedly modern tone. Opting for a second sink always dials up the luxury, and in doing so, we made up for lost counter space by building in a ledge.

You might notice that the oak tone of the vanity echoes the ceiling stain from the accompanying primary bedroom — an intentional detail that adds subtle continuity between the spaces.

“If you have a primary suite that you’re designing, it’s really nice to have a few elements that tie back to one another, and the stain detail did just that.”

– Shea McGee

An extra-large mirror not only provides a more grandiose look, but it also bounces light around to further brighten up the vanity station.

Limestone floors and glazed terracotta tile are timeless materials fit for a variety of settings. When shopping finishes for a bathroom, choose something classic to keep these semi-permanent features from dating too quickly.

Even with a small shower footprint, you can tap into little spa-inspired luxuries. We maximized space and surface area by creating handy shower niches, and even fit a slim bench using the countertop quartz material.

If you haven’t already, see these bathroom design tips in action in this episode of Dream Home Makeover Season 3 — and look out for more behind-the-scenes content weekly!