Timeless Design. Light & Bright. Illusion of Space.

Harrell Design + Build transformed this home’s cramped and dimly lit 1970s-era bathrooms by incorporating timeless design and key elements to create an illusion of space.

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Bright white bathroom with wooden drawers and shelving
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The wall-hung vanity extends the eye to give the illusion of more floor space.

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Dual hanging pendants paired coupled with an edge-lit mirror improved the lighting both functionally and aesthetically.

A Trio of Light & Bright Bathrooms

Bathrooms are essential in every home. Practical use of space, proper illumination, and well-appointed fixtures and finishes turn individual elements into classic elegance. Unable to be expanded, the home’s three “builder grade” bathrooms were in desperate need of updating. The homeowner desired enduring finishes that evoked tranquility and created an illusion of space. We listened.

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Bright sink with yellow towel hanging
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Clean lines and a neutral palette elevate the main bath, bringing it into the 21st century.

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An organic “leaf-like” glossy backsplash spans the height of the wall, complemented by the white counter and satin nickel fixtures.

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Bright white bathroom with wooden drawers and shelving
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Dual hanging pendants paired coupled with an edge-lit mirror improved the lighting both functionally and aesthetically.

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The wall-hung vanity extends the eye to give the illusion of more floor space.

Dual hanging pendants paired coupled with an edge-lit mirror improved the lighting both functionally and aesthetically.

The wall-hung vanity extends the eye to give the illusion of more floor space.

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Bright sink with yellow towel hanging
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Clean lines and a neutral palette elevate the main bath, bringing it into the 21st century.

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An organic “leaf-like” glossy backsplash spans the height of the wall, complemented by the white counter and satin nickel fixtures.

Clean lines and a neutral palette elevate the main bath, bringing it into the 21st century.

An organic “leaf-like” glossy backsplash spans the height of the wall, complemented by the white counter and satin nickel fixtures.

Timeless Design

Textural and patterned tile, clean lines of wall-hung wood grain vanities, and coordinating fixtures formulate an aesthetic that transcends any era.

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Continued in the tub/shower, the textural white tile brightens the space while adding visual interest. The clear glass enclosure with modern door hardware retains the desired spaciousness.

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Multi-tiered pull-out drawers in the vanity add much-needed storage.

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The main bath’s leafy, textural shower tile flows into the niche accented by brushed nickel trim and patterned shelf.

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The main bath’s leafy, textural shower tile flows into the niche accented by brushed nickel trim and patterned shelf.

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Continued in the tub/shower, the textural white tile brightens the space while adding visual interest. The clear glass enclosure with modern door hardware retains the desired spaciousness.

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Multi-tiered pull-out drawers in the vanity add much-needed storage.

The main bath’s leafy, textural shower tile flows into the niche accented by brushed nickel trim and patterned shelf.

Continued in the tub/shower, the textural white tile brightens the space while adding visual interest. The clear glass enclosure with modern door hardware retains the desired spaciousness.

Multi-tiered pull-out drawers in the vanity add much-needed storage.

MAIN BATH — The two separate areas of the main bath become unified by eliminating the toilet/shower room door and coordinating the tile and flooring, making the main bath feel much more spacious.

Light & Bright

The crisp neutral palette, bright white tile, and LED edge-lit mirrors reflect light, illuminating each space.

POWDER ROOM — The full-height tiled feature wall in the powder room adds visual interest using pattern and contrasting grout color and helps create height in this small space. The pop of black in the fixtures and pendant details energizes the neutral palette.

The geometric pattern of the tile is accented with a contrasting grout color, adding visual interest and tying into the black fixtures.

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Pony walls create separate ‘zones’ in this small hall bath.

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A coordinating medicine cabinet provides much-needed storage. An LED light bar offers illumination for the user and highlights the undulating pattern of the wall tile.

Illusion of Space

Full-height tiled feature walls, wall-hung vanities, and clear glass shower enclosures create a spacious feel.

HALL BATH — Unable to increase square footage, adding pony walls to the shower stall creates ‘zones’ — vanity, shower, and toilet area — giving this small space a more robust profile.

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Pony walls create separate ‘zones’ in this small hall bath.

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A coordinating medicine cabinet provides much-needed storage. An LED light bar offers illumination for the user and highlights the undulating pattern of the wall tile.

A coordinating medicine cabinet provides much-needed storage. An LED light bar offers illumination for the user and highlights the undulating pattern of the wall tile.

Pony walls create separate ‘zones’ in this small hall bath.

“The illusion of space across three 1970s-era bathrooms is created with full height tile walls, improved lighting, wall-hung vanities, and a neutral palette which is energized with a pop of black in the fixtures and pendants.”

–Designer

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