Ordinary bathrooms have been transformed into luxurious spaces, making full use of space and light.

Pedestal sinks are admired for their style and forgiven for their lack of storage space. The one in this bath prompted a wall of storage that rivals any vanity-bound sink. Glass-front cabinets flank the sink. Each features a narrow section that angles toward the wall, avoiding a squared-off look and adding rows of open shelving within reach of the sink.

The half-wall that houses the plumbing is topped with a narrow ledge for additional display space. Mirrors that are shorter than those typically used above a vanity made it possible to preserve the high original windows in this bath.

Creating more light
Sized to fit the bare space between the window frame and the backsplash, each mirror is mounted with hinges that position it at the ideal angle for grooming.

Creating more space
Limited wall space led to some ingenious solutions in this master bath. A chrome rod mounted to the vanity front keeps towels handy, as does a hook on the glass wall just outside the shower door. Other storage includes a bench-height ledge in the shower for toiletries.

Creating more storage
The space below an original bedroom window in this converted bath was ideal for the vanity. A traditional window in this space wouldn´t have offered the necessary privacy, so waffle-pattern glass blocks were chosen to fill the old window space. A framed mirror hangs from screw eyes in the top of the window frame to make the vanity entirely practical.