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A Timeless Before-and-After Bathroom Makeover

From: Emily Ruff

Designer Emily Ruff of Cohesively Curated designed this primary bathroom to be elegant, sophisticated and timeless. Mixing white with bronze, natural wood and browns, she creates a warm and welcoming retreat. Check out the before photos and be prepared to be amazed at the transformation.

Spa Bathroom With Round Table

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Neutral Traditional Spa Bathroom With Round Table

Warm wood cabinetry wraps around the perimeter of this luxurious bathroom, providing ample storage and space to get ready for the day.

Before: Cluttered Bathroom

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Before: Dark and Cluttered Bathroom

Fixtures were outdated in this primary bathroom and the space felt dark and cramped.

Spa Bathroom With Gold Sconces

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Neutral Spa Bathroom With Gold Sconces

Thick marble tops the vanity in this refined spa-style bathroom. Glittering gold sconces add another layer of fancy and pick up the metallic shades of the stone.

Before: Brown Bathroom

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Before: Brown Spa Bathroom

Before its renovation, this spa bathroom felt bland and boring.

Spa Bathroom With Ribbed Vanity

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Contemporary Spa Bathroom With Fluted Vanity

Designers paid amazing attention to detail, elevating elements like the vanity by adding delicate ribbed doors and including gold hardware that brings out the walls' gold metal veining.

Before: Soaking Tub

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Before: Tub With Forest View

The view belonging to this soaking tub was beautiful, but the bathroom itself felt outdated and uninspired.

Spa Bathroom With Gold Marble Wall

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Neutral Spa Bathroom With Gold Marble Wall

Marble coats two of the walls of this glamorous bathroom and surrounds the shower. Continuing the spa-like feel, designers added a luxe soaking tub with views out to the trees.

Before: Brown Shower

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Before: Brown Walk-In Shower

This bathroom had beautiful light and views, but the style was ho hum and outdated.

Gold and Silver Spa Bathroom

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Gold and Silver Spa Bathroom With Wood Table

Gold and silver come together in the most luxurious way in this glamorous bathroom. Walls are marble, shot through with a blend of the two metallic colors. Brass fixtures pick up the shimmer, and touches like a rug and carved wood table bring in the comfort of a living room.

Before: Brown Shower

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Before: Brown Shower

Sandy shower tile lacked visual interest or beauty.

Gold and Silver Marble Shower

Photo: Carina Skrobecki. From: Emily Ruff

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Gold and Silver Marble Shower With Vase

The marble of this walk-in shower is exquisite, with gold and gray veining dancing through the polished stone. Gold fixtures are an elegant accompaniment, enhancing the golden shades. And for contrast, designers used mosaic tiles on the floor.

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