Solid timber bathroom vanities were custom made to suit our clients contemporary bathroom aesthetic & compliment the natural landscape. The beautiful wood created a beautiful balance with the grey tiles and concrete of the space.

2041

Blender Architecture LLC

Darris Harris
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with a freestanding tub, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, beige floor, an open shower and wood.

Master Bathroom

risa boyer architecture

Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a corner shower, ceramic tile, porcelain floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Mid-Century Master Bath

DiGiacomo Homes & Renovation

With no windows or natural light, we used a combination of artificial light, open space, and white walls to brighten this master bath remodel. Over the white, we layered a sophisticated palette of finishes that embrace color, pattern, and texture: 1) long hex accent tile in “lemongrass” gold from Walker Zanger (mounted vertically for a new take on mid-century aesthetics); 2) large format slate gray floor tile to ground the room; 3) textured 2X10 glossy white shower field tile (can’t resist touching it); 4) rich walnut wraps with heavy graining to define task areas; and 5) dirty blue accessories to provide contrast and interest. Photographer: Markert Photo, Inc.

Walnut floating custom Vanity

Berkeley Mills

Double sink floating walnut vanity. Build and installed by Berkeley Mills
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hicks Residence

Kala Performance Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, beige walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Zen Spa Powder Room Remodel: Media, PA

HomeTech Renovations, Inc.

Powder rooms are great spaces in which to incorporate one-of-a-kind elements that may overwhelm other spaces in the home. Powder rooms are most often used by guests and are a great opportunity to make a bold statement. These clients wanted a Zen, spa-like feel for their guests to experience, and simplicity, texture, and light were key design elements in the remodeling of this room. A wood panel wall with base and crown molding and the free-floating Indian Rosewood counter and shelves were custom designed. The use of warm wood tones and the simplicity of the design create a composition that is welcoming and truly Zen-like. A honey onyx vessel sink and wall-mounted waterfall faucet lend to the simplicity of the design and bring a very elemental and natural feel to the space. The cork wallpaper illustrates the earthy feel of the room and ties the space together. The wallpaper complements the Indian Rosewood and the gold flecks within it add a warm glow to the room. It is a small space that speaks volumes. Photo: Randl Bye Photography

Herb River Drive

Rethink Design Studio

Richard Leo Johnson
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Mid-Century Modernized

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Chicago.

Wilson Renovation

Howells Architecture + Design

copyright David Agnello
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, an integrated sink, a freestanding tub, concrete floors and wood benchtops.

Arcadia Master Bathroom and Closet

OUT OF BUSINESS

This is a beautiful master bathroom and closet remodel. The free standing bathtub with chandelier is the focal point in the room. The shower is travertine subway tile with enough room for 2.

Major Home Remodel

Kerr Construction, Inc.

Traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a claw-foot tub.

Eads Residence

James Glover Home, Inc.

Mediterranean bathroom in Orange County.

Small Bathroom Ideas

Shower Niches and Shelves

These pictures of small affordable bathrooms that I have built over the years with attention to new ideas, quality work and materials. Mark Daniels
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in DC Metro.

Master Bath

Driftmier Design LLC

Detail view of shallow side cabinets on a Master Bath vanity with outlet inside. Photo by Cathy Driftmier
Photo of a bathroom in Other.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a japanese tub, white tile and mosaic tile.

Goose Farm

Cushman Design Group

Photo by Susan Teare
Country bathroom in Burlington with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower and gray tile.

Rockwood Street

Oak Hill Architects

Large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, a drop-in tub, a double shower, glass tile, blue walls and a hinged shower door.

Mediterranean Bathroom

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile and orange walls.

Master Bath Bliss

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

Here the natural colors in the two person vanity and floor/shower tile are complemented by the straight lines of this master bath
Inspiration for an arts and crafts bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls and travertine floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.