THE SETUP Upon moving to Glen Ellyn, the homeowners were eager to infuse their new residence with a style that resonated with their modern aesthetic sensibilities. The primary bathroom, while spacious and structurally impressive with its dramatic high ceilings, presented a dated, overly traditional appearance that clashed with their vision. Design objectives: Transform the space into a serene, modern spa-like sanctuary. Integrate a palette of deep, earthy tones to create a rich, enveloping ambiance. Employ a blend of organic and natural textures to foster a connection with nature. THE REMODEL Design challenges: Take full advantage of the vaulted ceiling Source unique marble that is more grounding than fanciful Design minimal, modern cabinetry with a natural, organic finish Offer a unique lighting plan to create a sexy, Zen vibe Design solutions: To highlight the vaulted ceiling, we extended the shower tile to the ceiling and added a skylight to bathe the area in natural light. Sourced unique marble with raw, chiseled edges that provide a tactile, earthy element. Our custom-designed cabinetry in a minimal, modern style features a natural finish, complementing the organic theme. A truly creative layered lighting strategy dials in the perfect Zen-like atmosphere. The wavy protruding wall tile lights triggered our inspiration but came with an unintended harsh direct-light effect so we sourced a solution: bespoke diffusers measured and cut for the top and bottom of each tile light gap. THE RENEWED SPACE The homeowners dreamed of a tranquil, luxurious retreat that embraced natural materials and a captivating color scheme. Our collaborative effort brought this vision to life, creating a bathroom that not only meets the clients’ functional needs but also serves as a daily sanctuary. The carefully chosen materials and lighting design enable the space to shift its character with the changing light of day. “Trust the process and it will all come together,” the home owners shared. “Sometimes we just stand here and think, ‘Wow, this is lovely!'”

Sammamish Remodel

Kallan Interiors

primary bathroom vanity
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Belgravia Townhouse

Margot Tsim Interiors

Transitional master bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Casa Jonaitis

Volta_

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Alicante-Costa Blanca with open cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in London with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Ryan Court

Plain & Posh

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Robin's Oasis

Aloha Kitchen, Bath & Design

Elegant update to a dated craftsman style bathroom that was full of wallpaper. Now, a warm Casa California style spa bath with some sparkly touches.
Large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

玄妙

DAIDA DESIGN STUDIO

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This is an example of a large country master wet room bathroom in Other with open cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

Anna French navy wallcovering in the son’s bath contrasts with white and taupe on the other surfaces.
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

BISCAYNE PARK

Khadine Schultz Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Wayzata - Traditional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Remodeler: Michels Homes Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors Cabinetry Design: Megan Dent, Studio M Kitchen and Bath Photography: Scott Amundson Photography

Casco Point Lake Home

Rachel Kate Design

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, wood-look tile, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Country Estate Bath

Julie Deuble

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Multiple Room Renovation in Trinity

DCI Home Improvements

Take a look at the latest home renovation that we had the pleasure of performing for a client in Trinity. This was a full master bathroom remodel, guest bathroom remodel, and a laundry room. The existing bathroom and laundry room were the typical early 2000’s era décor that you would expect in the area. The client came to us with a list of things that they wanted to accomplish in the various spaces. The master bathroom features new cabinetry with custom elements provided by Palm Harbor Cabinets. A free standing bathtub. New frameless glass shower. Custom tile that was provided by Pro Source Port Richey. New lighting and wainscoting finish off the look. In the master bathroom, we took the same steps and updated all of the tile, cabinetry, lighting, and trim as well. The laundry room was finished off with new cabinets, shelving, and custom tile work to give the space a dramatic feel.

Schuller Residence

AB Design Elements, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lake Sammamish Girl's Bathroom

Heiser Designs

Mid-sized beach style bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, beige cabinets, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Brooklyn Residence

Ovadia Design Group

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Commercial Street Condo

Designs by KS

The smallest spaces often have the most impact. In the bathroom, a classy floral wallpaper applied as a wall and ceiling treatment, along with timeless subway tiles on the walls and hexagon tiles on the floor, create balance and visually appealing space.

West 5 Apartment

Brosh Architects

Bathroom
Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in London with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, black floor, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Minimalism in the Woods

Meadowlark Design+Build

Minimalist design and smooth, clean surfaces were primary drivers in the primary bath remodel by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Beige Cabinets and a Built-in Vanity

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.