Grant and Ayesha have had a very busy few years. They got married, bought a house and had their first child, and the flurry of activity doesn't end there. The two spend most of their time tending to the needs of other people.

Ayesha, a stay-at-home mom, chases after their little son Yusef all day. Grant, a sports medicine doctor who owns several clinics, concentrates on the injuries of athletes, dancers and acrobats. The only problem was that the two were too busy taking care of everyone except themselves.

They dreamed of creating a tranquil, spa-like master bathroom where they could relax at the end of each hectic day. But their existing bathroom was so outdated, so poorly lighted and so full of ugly green marble that they didn't have any idea how to renovate it. So I decided to resuscitate the bathroom, making it a modern space where Grant and Ayesha could soak, splash and steam away their cares.

The bathroom itself was quite large, but it had a lot of wasted space and not enough storage room. So the first order of business was to rip out everything - cabinetry, fixtures and finishes - and start from scratch. I wanted to create a layout that would maximize every square inch of available space.

As a jumping-off point, I created a focal wall covered with small, gorgeous earth-tone tiles in a mixture of glass and marble. I painted the rest of the walls in a neutral cream color. I put dark, larger porcelain tiles on the floor and added dark chocolate wood built-in cabinetry to create contrast.

I then got to work on the fixtures, which all work together to give the bathroom a sleek, minimalist feeling. Along the feature wall I installed a deep, free-standing soaker tub and an ultramodern, eco-friendly toilet.

On the opposite wall I put up a graceful, elongated vanity in a deep, chocolate wood with a contemporary sink, lots of storage space (including a custom-built drawer to conceal the couple's laundry) and a heated towel rack.

Then it was on to the shower. But instead of an ordinary shower, I installed a huge, enclosed space that will pamper the couple with an overhead rain shower, an assortment of body sprays and a handheld shower head that can be used while standing up or sitting on the luxurious shower bench.

To lighten up this beautiful new room, I installed recessed lighting in the ceiling, some intimate, waterproof lights in the shower and two sconces in the mirror above the vanity.

After adding some restful and relaxing accents - from candles and towels to balms and salves - this bathroom oasis was complete.

By using a variety of sleek finishes, modern fixtures and minimalist accents, this bathroom went from uninspired and bland to sleek and chic. Now Grant and Ayesha have an ultra-relaxing place to indulge themselves when they are not busy helping others.

Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV's "Divine Design." For more ideas, information and show times, visit HGTV.com or divine- design.tv.