Our master bathroom shares a space with our closet in an open concept design. Here are my favourite master bathroom and closet features that took the space to the next level along with my ONE regret!
When we renovated our home we ran into a bit of a space issue once we got to our master bedroom and bathroom. I loved how Jillian’s previous home had combined the closet and bathroom into one space. To make the most of what we had we chose to make our bedroom smaller and create a nicer, bigger master bathroom and closet. Zero regrets (ok, just one – keep reading).
Our 6 Best Master Bathroom Features
1. Clawfoot Tub
With enough begging, I convinced Charles to work the bathroom design around this clawfoot tub from Kohler. And am I ever happy I did – it gets so much use and looks so elegant! I love the traditional design of this particular one. Our sinks and faucets are all from Kohler too, in the Artifacts Collection (polished Nickel – much warmer than polished stainless). This picture was taken before we put the baseboards on … but I’ve always loved it.
2. Bathroom Island
I love the idea of a bathroom island; including one made sense with our open design. Our friends at Norelco worked their magic (highly recommend them). We made the island higher to accommodate more drawers and give it a grander look, topped it with Silestone Statuario counters (bevelled edge – they are awesome and this pattern is subtle and classic) and dressed up the drawers with Emtek polished nickel pulls. The little details really make a difference!
3. Marble Tile
Our bathroom is quite big – and I chose a rather small tile. I ended up falling in love with a hexagon marble penny tile by Olympia Tile, and decided to use it as a floor tile in the space. It’s the same tile I used in our Powder Room (a much smaller space). I was warned about the perils of small tiles and the grout cleaning that comes with it, and politely ignored ever single one of those warnings. My one regret in this space? WHITE GROUT. Seriously. I live with 3 guys, and it’s a huge pain in the derrière to clean. If you are going to choose a small tile for your floor, may I suggest any other grout colour than white? You can thank me later. All that being said I love the way the tile looks.
4. Bathroom Chandelier
Charles is very practical and I am not. So a chandelier in the bathroom it was (lol). But actually, I picked up this chandelier years ago on a total whim online shopping at Pottery Barn Kids on sale (I don’t think they have it any longer). It’s fun but still elegant, and adds a classy and fancy element to a bathroom if you have the space. Ours is conveniently placed over the bathroom island so Charles doesn’t hit his head on it, but I have seen them hung above bathtubs too.
5. Hidden Toilet
We really debated the whole toilet thing and how hidden it would be. Door? No Door? Wall? We ended up going with a wall, but no door, to divide the toilet (Kohler) from the rest of the space. It hides it from view (behind the tub) but isn’t too claustrophobic. It works for us.
6. Built-In Closets
We splurged on custom built-in closets that were designed by Norelco – Peter is amazing. Norelco divided the spaces in 2 (one up and one down) for each cupboard, with a shoe rack on one end, and a tall closet for long dresses (not divided) on the other end. The hardware is the Norwich knob from Emtek in polished nickel. Can you guess how many of these little spaces Charles got?
Our wall colour, like the rest of the house, is Simply White by Benjamin Moore (both trim, in satin – and walls, in eggshell finish). I’m contemplating painting the walls a slightly different colour but it’s low on the priority list at this point.
To see more spaces in my home, checkout our Powder Room Reveal, Pantry Reveal (my favourite), or our Laundry Room Reveal – to name a few!
Thanks for taking the tour! Let me know what YOUR favourite Master Bathroom & Closet features are in the comments!
Hi Tori,
Loved the tour of your master bathroom. One question though, I only see one sink? Do you not have his and her sinks in such a big bathroom? 🙂
Hi Tina! Yes we had to choose between the tub and two sinks… and the tub won! If we hadn’t done a renovation and had carte blanche I would have absolutely put in 2 sinks!
beautiful space Tori! would love to know where your little amour sign is from?!
Hi Emily! I got it at Alchemy in Kelowna!
Hi Tori, what do you use to clean the grout that doesn’t damage the marble?
I have honestly found that a Terry cloth (ie: facecloth) and simply water work best but it is SO much work! I’m searching for a better solution.
Try Norwex cleaning paste and a toothbrush!
Thanks Stephanie! I’ll give it a try! Tori
Hi Tori!
I always love your style and want to replicate this for my house. Random question, what is the thickness of the flatstock you picked for the door trim? I am doing a similar architrave for the tops of my doors but wasn’t sure if I should go with a 4 inch trim or not. Thank you!
Hi Julia! Ours is 4.5″ – thanks!
I love it. It’s very classic and elegant. Where is that stunning bath mat from ? Been looking for something unique and yours is gorgeou. Thanks!
Hi Katherine this one was a gift but I actually found a similar one at Walmart if you can believe it.
We are looking at home plans for building and I’ve noticed that even in small houses like we plan to build, most have the closet in the master bathroom these days. I shower for a long time and even the best fan can’t keep the humidity down lol. Does that not create a problem with clothes getting damp or musty?
Beautiful space by the way!
Hi Amanda! It hasn’t been an issue for us but it may depend on your climate. And we have good fans! Tori
I love your style! It’s beautiful. I want to replicate your pictures for your art wall in your hallway. You posted a blog on but I can’t find the blog abs the information doesn’t show which frames you specifically user that I love!! Can you post the name of the wood frames because their are so many! 💛
Hey Tami! Thank you so much! The frames from my recent Gallery Wall blog are from Minted! The mouldings are ” 18”x24” Whitewashed French Farmhouse.” Just popped onto their site and they may be out of stock currently.
Can you share the brand or where you purchased the hooks under you Amour sign. Thank you.
Hi Jessica they are from Kohler!
What a beautiful space 😍 I am looking for ideas to redo our master walk in closet and your space has been a great inspiration.
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽🙌🏻 Kind regards
Charlotte
Hi Charlotte! Thank you so much, you are very sweet. Wishing you all the best with the renovations! Tori
I love, love, love all the subdued colour palettes you always use. I have the same tub and tub jewelry as one of your photos. Your continued choice of foods is fabulous. It is a dreamland throughout…….love ing every bit of it….just wish I like rose’ wine, however red works……….thanks for being inspirational. Janet
Thank you so much Janet that’s so sweet of you!
Hi Tori,
I LOVE your master bathroom
!!! We are planning on redoing ours and this is definitely major inspo !!! Is it possible to have more information on the floor tile (i.e. colour, model, etc.)
Thanks !
Isabelle
Hi Isabelle!
here is the link! It’s the hexagon one:
https://www.olympiatile.com/product/series/85/marble#583-oriental_white
Note I do not recommend white grout !!!
Your house is goals!! I love the little side table in your bathroom. Where did you get it?
Thank you Julie! Homesense in the clearance section years ago I think it was meant for a plant!
Awesome, I love the way it turned out. Such a beautiful design and the modern touch to it is amazing!!! Keep it up. Thank you for posting.