Soft White Tile Bathroom with Lit Niche in Encino

How This Bathroom Turned Out

This Encino bathroom uses glossy handmade-look tile in soft white and gray from floor to ceiling. The walk-in shower sits behind frameless glass with a hinged door, with a built-in bench and a long niche lit by an LED strip. Brushed brass fixtures, including a rain head and a handheld shower, match the faucet and the organic-shaped brass mirror. A wood vanity with a gray marble-look top and a light stone-look floor complete the room.

Why Handmade-Look Tile Works Floor to Ceiling

Tiling every wall can feel cold with plain tile. Handmade-look tile solves that. Each piece has a slightly different shade and a wavy glaze, so the wall has depth even in one color family. Mixing soft white and gray squares adds a gentle patchwork that hides water spots, too. The brass mirror's rounded shape breaks up all the square lines, and the lit niche turns the back of the shower into a feature. See more ideas like this on our bathroom remodeling page.

How We Run Your Bathroom Remodel

Your bathroom remodel in Encino starts with a free consultation to go over the look, the layout, and the budget. Our team then manages design, permits, plumbing, electrical, tile, and glass. A lit niche like this one is planned before tile goes up. The LED strip sits under a ledge so the light washes down the tile, and the wiring and driver are placed where they can be reached later, not sealed behind the shower wall.

More of Our Bathroom Work

See another bathroom we built in the same neighborhood in our bathroom remodel in Encino. For two rooms done at once nearby, look at this master and guest bathroom remodel in Studio City.

Bathroom Remodel in Encino: Common Questions

What does a bathroom remodel cost in Encino?

It depends on size, tile, fixtures, and layout changes. Our bathroom remodel cost guide breaks down typical ranges for the LA area.

Can you add LED lighting inside a shower niche?

Yes. We use strips rated for wet areas and plan the wiring before tile goes up. The soft light makes the niche easy to use at night and shows off the tile.

Does glossy handmade-look tile show water spots?

Less than you might think. The varied shades and wavy surface hide spots and streaks better than flat, uniform tile. A squeegee after showering keeps the glass and tile clear.

Will brushed brass fixtures go out of style?

Brushed brass is a warm, classic finish that pairs well with wood and white tile. Matching every fixture, as in this room, keeps it looking deliberate.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Encino?

Usually yes, if plumbing, electrical, or the layout changes. Encino falls under the City of Los Angeles, and we handle the drawings, submittals, and inspections.

How long does a bathroom remodel take in Encino?

Most run several weeks after demo, plus time for design and permits. Custom glass is measured after tile is set, so we build that wait into the plan.

Should I hire a design-build firm or a separate designer?

One team for design and construction usually means fewer handoffs and clearer pricing. Our article on design-build vs. designer plus contractor compares the two.