The owner of this two-story brick home bought this property with every intention to remodel. She found the inside, especially the bathrooms, cramped and outdated, while the overall layout felt constricted. The goal: to modernize the bathrooms and establish a more elegant flow that matched her lifestyle.

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2022 Home & Design, Grand Award Bath Design

Looking to set up a pied-à-terre in DC, the owners of this condo were drawn to the city’s most infamous address and its panoramic Potomac River views. But the Florida couple knew the two-bedroom, seventh-floor unit would need an upgrade to restore its original ’70s glamorous appeal.

A young couple had designs on the perfect master bathroom—that is, two perfect baths. For her, a sleek white retreat. His master bathroom—a handsome spa with steam—features anthracite porcelain walls and floors and a frameless shower with chunky bench for relaxing.