Miami Bathroom Makeover; Transforming a Full Bathroom at Portofino Tower in South Beach, FL

From Family Bathroom to Powder Room Elegance.

At Portofino Tower in South Beach, Miami, FL, True Designs transformed a standard family bathroom into a refined powder room — hiding the shower behind a seamless panel with a design that’s both beautiful and practical.

When designing a bathroom, the balance between function and aesthetics often feels like a tug of war. In this South Beach residence at Portofino Tower, our client needed the practicality of a full bathroom but dreamed of the elegance of a powder room for her guests, so we created a design solution that brought both worlds together seamlessly.

The Challenge

Originally, this space was a standard family bathroom. While functional, it lacked personality and felt too utilitarian to serve as a guest's powder room. The visible shower created a layout that leaned more toward everyday use and less toward the refined charm our client envisioned for entertaining.

The Transformation

Our solution was to design a custom panel wall that conceals the shower, making it appear as though the room is purely a chic powder room. With this hidden element, the bathroom instantly shifts in character: sleek, elegant, and tailored for guests — yet still fully functional whenever a shower is needed.

Sensory & Style

The new design blends warm finishes, soft lighting, and a tailored vanity to create an inviting and sophisticated ambiance. Guests walk in and experience the powder room atmosphere first: a stylish sink, refined fixtures, and thoughtful décor. The shower, discreetly hidden behind the panel, ensures the space remains versatile without compromising aesthetics.

The Design Insight

Designing a space doesn’t always mean stripping it down to its most obvious function. Sometimes, the smartest solutions are the ones that disguise practicality within beauty. By concealing the shower, this room now tells two stories: one of polished elegance for guests, and another of functionality for family needs.

At True Designs, we believe spaces can be more than functional — they can surprise, delight, and adapt. This hidden-shower bathroom at Portofino Tower is proof that thoughtful design can transform even the most practical rooms into stylish experiences.