This farmhouse bathroom is small in size but huge in character and classic touches. The small shelf alcove generates extra storage space and becomes an interesting architectural element for an otherwise blank wall. Many of the fixtures and accessories installed in this bathroom have a history of their own as architectural salvage or garbage finds. The sink was found along the side of a road, cleaned up and given new life, as was the beautiful medicine cabinet mounted above.

The Victorian Bath

Kitchen & Bath ReStylers

I love the details. Note the fluted tank and base of the toilet. Even the flush handle is fun. Photo: Warren Smith, CMKBD, CAPS
Photo of a small victorian master bathroom in Seattle with a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

An Updated Classic

SJ&J Design

Custom Spaces
Small traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Arbogast Ranch, Nevada City, CA

Marsico Custom Homes, Inc.

As part of the Arbogast Ranch farmhouse remodel our company "un-modeled" a previous remodel done by a misguided contractor. Luckily we found enough components in the attic to refurbish and weather seal the original 1930's double hung window. The beveled mirror, wainscot, and vanity were all shop built locally. The (porcelain) Carrara floor sports an electric heating matt. We re-finished the original clawfoot tub and feet (not fun but I'd do it again for appreciative clients).

Master bath showing claw-foot tub

Manor Design, Eva Puterbaugh Interior Designer

As seen from the master bedroom this peaceful, inviting tub is just the beginning to a beautiful bathroom area. A color palette of various whites insured the feminine feeling which is exactly what the customer requested. A warm, radiant heated floor adds to the comfort of this bathroom.

HISTORIC STANISLAUS

Couture House Interiors

COUTURE HOUSE INTERIORS, CHRISTINA WEDGE PHOTOGRAPHY
Small traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls and marble floors.

Irvine Master Bath

Casafina Interior Design

The Master Bath in this Irvine home was modified to accomodate the needs of a disabled homeowner. The walls seperating the toilet and tub/shower from the vanity and a small closet were removed and created "wet" bathing room with damless shower. We were also able to install a new freestanding slipper tub in the space created by the removal of the closet for his wife.

Master Bath

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Large arts and crafts master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Capitol Hill Rowhome

Megan Lynn Interiors

This bathroom features a clawfoot soaking tub which was custom painted and placed within the shower to create a wet room. The tile was kept classic with a 3" honed marble hexagon on the floors and classic white subway tile on the walls. Brass Waterworks fixtures complete the look.

Los Gatos Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This project was a joy to work on, as we married our firm’s modern design aesthetic with the client’s more traditional and rustic taste. We gave new life to all three bathrooms in her home, making better use of the space in the powder bathroom, optimizing the layout for a brother & sister to share a hall bath, and updating the primary bathroom with a large curbless walk-in shower and luxurious clawfoot tub. Though each bathroom has its own personality, we kept the palette cohesive throughout all three.

Modern Bohemian Remodel

House of Savoy

This large bathroom remodel feature a clawfoot soaking tub, a large glass enclosed walk in shower, a private water closet, large floor to ceiling linen closet and a custom reclaimed wood vanity made by Limitless Woodworking. Light fixtures and door hardware were provided by Houzz. This modern bohemian bathroom also showcases a cement tile flooring, a feature wall and simple decor to tie everything together.

Tezel Farmhouse

Ingram Builders

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Country Bathroom

PDQ CONSTRUCTION INC.

Angie Harris
Photo of a large master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and concrete benchtops.

Breckenridge Revival Homestead

Trilogy Partners

Terra Del Fieugo Basin and Tile Scheme by Trilogy Partners. Santa Fe Influenced. Photo Credit: Michael Yearout
Inspiration for a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Denver with a vessel sink, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

French Country Farmhouse remodel in the Sonoma Valley

Elegant Interiors Design Firm

The mix of copper, terra cotta, crisp white and sunflower yellow makes this a truly french country bath. Custom made hand painted decorative tiles combined with Herbeau copper fixtures contribute to the authentic and timeless feel

Lake Minnetonka - Pleasant

Healthy Exposure® Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

9th Ave Master Bath Remodel

Division One Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, green walls, travertine floors and a corner shower.

Stoneleigh Bathroom

Thomson Remodeling Company, Inc.

Marvalous 1920s Bathroom Mike Kaskel Photography
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and a two-piece toilet.

Guest Bath-Quick Update

Rachel Oliver Design, LLC

This guest bathroom gets a splash of color from a beautiful, red claw foot bathtub and full length drapery. A cozy oriental rug finishes off the space. Red and lavender really do work together! A quick update!

Prospect Heights Brownstone - Bathroom

Ben Herzog

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Claw-foot Tub and a Two-piece Toilet

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.