Green Onyx Shower and Checkerboard Bathroom in Los Angeles

How This Bathroom Turned Out

This Los Angeles bathroom makes a bold statement. The walk-in shower is wrapped floor to ceiling in large green onyx-look tile, with a built-in bench, a long recessed niche, and both a rain head and a handheld shower. Underfoot, a black-and-white marble-look floor runs on the diagonal to a sleek linear drain. A furniture-style wood vanity on tapered legs adds warmth, topped with marble and a classic cross-handle faucet. A wall-hung toilet and a two-globe light keep the rest of the room clean and light.

Why Green Onyx and a Checkerboard Floor Work

Two loud surfaces can fight, but here they take turns. The onyx-look walls are all soft swirls and movement, while the floor is a strict grid of black and white. Turning that grid on the diagonal leads your eye into the shower and makes the room feel wider. The bench and niche are tiled in the same onyx-look slabs, so the shower reads as one piece. Calm plaster-look walls and a wood vanity give the eye a place to rest. This is the kind of balance we plan on every bathroom remodel.

How We Run Your Bathroom Remodel

A bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with large-format tile needs careful planning before the first piece goes up. We start with a free consultation to talk through the look you want, how the room gets used, and your budget. Then our team handles design, permits, plumbing, tile, and finish work. With big slabs like these onyx-look panels, we lay out the joints ahead of time so the veining lines up around the niche and the window instead of getting chopped up.

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Bathroom Remodel in Los Angeles: Common Questions

What does a bathroom remodel like this cost in Los Angeles?

It depends on the size of the room, the tile you pick, and whether plumbing moves. Our bathroom remodel cost guide lays out typical ranges across LA.

Is onyx-look porcelain a good choice for shower walls?

Yes. You get the look of onyx without the upkeep of real stone. Porcelain does not need sealing and holds up well to daily water and soap.

Can a checkerboard floor continue into the shower?

It can, as long as the tile is rated for wet floors and the shower floor is sloped to the drain. A linear drain makes this easier because the floor only needs to slope in one direction.

Why choose a wall-hung toilet?

The tank hides in the wall, so the bowl takes up less space and the floor underneath is easy to clean. It also keeps the patterned floor visible all the way to the wall.

Do I need a permit to remodel my bathroom in Los Angeles?

Usually yes, if plumbing, electrical, or the layout changes. We prepare the drawings and handle the submittals and inspections for you.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

Most take several weeks after demo, plus time for design and permits. Special-order tile or a custom vanity can add to that. We give you realistic dates up front.

What should I ask before hiring a bathroom contractor?

Ask about licensing, insurance, and finished bathrooms you can see in photos. Our guide on hiring a general contractor in Los Angeles covers the key questions.