We were excited when the homeowners of this project approached us to help them with their whole house remodel as this is a historic preservation project. The historical society has approved this remodel. As part of that distinction we had to honor the original look of the home; keeping the façade updated but intact. For example the doors and windows are new but they were made as replicas to the originals. The homeowners were relocating from the Inland Empire to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. One of their requests was additional living space. In order to achieve this we added a second story to the home while ensuring that it was in character with the original structure. The interior of the home is all new. It features all new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Although the home is a Spanish Revival the homeowners style on the interior of the home is very traditional. The project features a home gym as it is important to the homeowners to stay healthy and fit. The kitchen / great room was designed so that the homewoners could spend time with their daughter and her children. The home features two master bedroom suites. One is upstairs and the other one is down stairs. The homeowners prefer to use the downstairs version as they are not forced to use the stairs. They have left the upstairs master suite as a guest suite. Enjoy some of the before and after images of this project: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3549200/old-garage-office-turned-gym-in-los-angeles http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3558821/la-face-lift-for-the-patio http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3569717/la-kitchen-remodel http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3579013/los-angeles-entry-hall http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3592549/exterior-shots-of-a-whole-house-remodel-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3607481/living-dining-rooms-become-a-library-and-formal-dining-room-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3628842/bathroom-makeover-in-los-angeles-ca http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3640770/sweet-dreams-la-bedroom-remodels Exterior: Approved by the historical society as a Spanish Revival, the second story of this home was an addition. All of the windows and doors were replicated to match the original styling of the house. The roof is a combination of Gable and Hip and is made of red clay tile. The arched door and windows are typical of Spanish Revival. The home also features a Juliette Balcony and window. Library / Living Room: The library offers Pocket Doors and custom bookcases. Powder Room: This powder room has a black toilet and Herringbone travertine. Kitchen: This kitchen was designed for someone who likes to cook! It features a Pot Filler, a peninsula and an island, a prep sink in the island, and cookbook storage on the end of the peninsula. The homeowners opted for a mix of stainless and paneled appliances. Although they have a formal dining room they wanted a casual breakfast area to enjoy informal meals with their grandchildren. The kitchen also utilizes a mix of recessed lighting and pendant lights. A wine refrigerator and outlets conveniently located on the island and around the backsplash are the modern updates that were important to the homeowners. Master bath: The master bath enjoys both a soaking tub and a large shower with body sprayers and hand held. For privacy, the bidet was placed in a water closet next to the shower. There is plenty of counter space in this bathroom which even includes a makeup table. Staircase: The staircase features a decorative niche Upstairs master suite: The upstairs master suite features the Juliette balcony Outside: Wanting to take advantage of southern California living the homeowners requested an outdoor kitchen complete with retractable awning. The fountain and lounging furniture keep it light. Home gym: This gym comes completed with rubberized floor covering and dedicated bathroom. It also features its own HVAC system and wall mounted TV.

Saint Marks - Park slope

Star Renovations NY

Master Bathroom - Calacata porcelain 12 by 24 floor and wall tile, wall-mounted sink and Black Kohler fixtures Guest bathroom - Porcelanosa wall mounted sink and 12 by 24 floor and wall tile Black Kohler fixtures

San Juan Spanish Revival

Concept Design, Inc.

This powder bath has a custom built vanity with wall mounted faucet.
Photo of a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a bidet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Organic Mill Valley

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Ingleside Terrace Crescents

Susan Diana Harris Interior Design

Photographer: Scott Hargis Photo
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink and limestone benchtops.

Master Bathroom

SL Design

Photography Birte Reimer
Expansive asian bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, an undermount tub, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, limestone floors and with a sauna.

Stockholm - bathroom

LESH

Стильная ванная комната, оформленная в темных тонах, основной цвет коричневый, серый мрамор. Элементы дерева в оформлении санузла. Stylish bathroom, decorated in dark colors, the main color is brown, gray marble. Elements of wood in the design of the bathroom.

South Orange Bathroom Remodel

Chudin Design Collective

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a bidet, beige tile, limestone, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

KMMA design

‘Pedro Almodóvar - The Human Voice’
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Hong Kong with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an open shower, a bidet, orange tile, mosaic tile, orange walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Midtown condo

The Builders Builder

Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, beige tile, marble, porcelain floors, limestone benchtops, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Harrison Master Bath

Susan Marocco Interiors

This bathroom features oval shaped his and her sinks, a custom chair rail maid from mosaic marble tile. Todo toilet with automatic heated seat.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, a bidet, beige tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

Shaker Heights Master Bathroom

Chagrin River Company Inc

Large modern master bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

South Orange Bathroom Remodel

Chudin Design Collective

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a bidet, beige tile, limestone, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

Contemporary Intracoastal

John McDonald Company

A very personal project that warranted an industrial meets Florida waterway feel. The original layout was poor and drew your eye to a weird corner in the master shower. The owner wanted a tub , bidet toilet, lots of storage and tile on all walls. We removed the double wall vanity and added a nook for the master tub which took advantage of the waterway views. We created a strong centerline with a linear skylight and mirror door on a large wall hung linen cabinet. The toilet, tub and shower are accessed thorough sliding glass shower doors hung from a steel beam. The shower valve and head and bath products are all housed in a custom built metal tower that compliments the steel beam. The result is an incredibly handsome bath that functions beautifully!

Saint Marks - Park slope

Star Renovations NY

Mosaic Chair Rail Design

Susan Marocco Interiors

This bathroom features oval shaped his and her sinks, a custom chair rail maid from mosaic marble tile. Todo toilet with automatic heated seat.
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, a bidet, beige tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

Serra - Malibu

Studio SLAB, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a bidet, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops and white floor.

Hyde Park Gate

Originate Architects

Ensuite WC detail Photo: David Churchill
Small contemporary master bathroom in London with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a bidet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a pedestal sink and limestone benchtops.

Decorative lime plaster

Nflux Coatings

Aged Oak Vanity, Fresco painted lime plaster, limestone tile
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a bidet, brown tile, limestone, multi-coloured walls, limestone floors, a pedestal sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Powder Room at an angle

Dwellings Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Las Vegas with a bidet, black and white tile, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, black floor, open cabinets and black benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Bidet and Limestone Benchtops

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.