bathroom re-design - step 1

A lot of clients and readers always ask me where to start when decorating or re-designing a room.  I always say to start with inspirations - general inspirations!  I tell everyone to just pull things on instinct, don't overanalyze and see if it would work in the room, or if it's your "style", just pull what speaks to you!

Recently, I met with a new client and I'm excited to start working on her bathroom re-design.  The layout and flow of the room work well, so we won't need to do a major overhaul, but we will be buying a new sink, painting, and  re-tiling the shower and floor.  For finishing touches, we will be buying all new accent pieces, a few baskets for storage and new towels to complete the look.  

As always, whenever I begin a new project, I usually start by pulling lots of different inspirational images.  I try not to focus on one style or type and keep my eyes open for unique ideas that I wouldn't have originally places in the room.  I do this same exercise when I first meet with my clients.  I have them pull their favorite images of rooms they like, things that inspire them, etc.  We can almost always find a reoccurring theme or element in the rooms that can help point us in the right direction. 

Here's what I've pulled so far - you will see they are all different styles of design in different colors and different finishes. 

Traditional Bathroom design by Dc Metro Interior Designer Liz Levin Interiors

Traditional Bathroom design by Boston Design-build ARCHIA HOMES

Traditional Bathroom design by Boston Architect Frank Shirley Architects

Traditional Bathroom design by Boise Interior Designer Judith Balis

Traditional Bathroom design by Denver Interior Designer Chalet

Contemporary Bathroom design by Detroit Kitchen And Bath Xstyles bath

Now I will analyze all of these a little further and pull different elects from the rooms and try to combine them into a beginning inspiration board!