Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

1840's Sweet Shoppe

Hi Tech Projects

This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Black and White Double Vanity with Large Wet Room

KraftMaster Renovations

Luxurious black and brass master bathroom with a double vanity for his and hers with an expansive wet room. The mosaic tub feature really brings all the colors in this master bath together. Photos by Chris Veith.

Green Meadow Spa Bath

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

This incredible design + build remodel completely transformed this from a builders basic master bath to a destination spa! Floating vanity with dressing area, large format tiles behind the luxurious bath, walk in curbless shower with linear drain. This bathroom is truly fit for relaxing in luxurious comfort.

Southern Charm

Noelle Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, blue tile, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, white cabinets, marble floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Loredell Drive

Tarkus Tile, Inc.

Scott Davis Photography
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Salt Lake City with a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, a niche and a shower seat.

Modern Bohemian Remodel

KH Home Design and Furnishings

His and her shower niches perfect for personal items. This niche is surround by a matte white 3x6 subway tile and features a black hexagon tile pattern on the inset.

Our Work

K&M Flooring

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Rancho Mirage Spa Bath

User

Photo: Kim Jones
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, beige tile and a curbless shower.

San Francisco Remodel

Hart Wright Architects, AIA

David Livingston
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a claw-foot tub, mosaic tile floors and black floor.

Classic Subway Tile Bathtub Surround

Clay Squared to Infinity

Unglazed porcelain – There is no glazing or any other coating applied to the tile. Their color is the same on the face of the tile as it is on the back resulting in very durable tiles that do not show the effects of heavy traffic. The most common unglazed tiles are the red quarry tiles or the granite looking porcelain ceramic tiles used in heavy commercial areas. Historic matches to the original tiles made from 1890 - 1930's. Subway Ceramic floor tiles are made of the highest quality unglazed porcelain and carefully arranged on a fiber mesh as one square foot sheets. A complimentary black hex is also in stock in both sizes and available by the sheet for creating borders and accent designs. Subway Ceramics offers vintage tile is 3/8" thick, with a flat surface and square edges. The Subway Ceramics collection of traditional subway tile, moldings and accessories.

Atlas Peak

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Talmadge St Los Feliz Craftsman

Julia Chasman Design

Small family bathroom had window added for light source, and 5.5' clawfoot tub from Vintage Tub & Bath with shower ring. Wall hooks and ceiling fixture from Rejuvenation. Shower curtains and rugs from Hearth & Home at Target. White wainscoting with black chair rail.

Luxe Lakeside Bath

Arbor Haus

Our client asked us to remodel the Master Bathroom of her 1970's lake home which was quite an honor since it was an important and personal space that she had been dreaming about for years. As a busy doctor and mother of two, she needed a sanctuary to relax and unwind. She and her husband had previously remodeled their entire house except for the Master Bath which was dark, tight and tired. She wanted a better layout to create a bright, clean, modern space with Calacatta gold marble, navy blue glass tile and cabinets and a sprinkle of gold hardware. The results were stunning... a fresh, clean, modern, bright and beautiful Master Bathroom that our client was thrilled to enjoy for years to come.

Fresh Berkshire Farmhouse

Jess Cooney Interiors

Kids bath with marble subway tile and penny round niche
Design ideas for a country bathroom in Boston with an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and a niche.

Brooklyn Heights Glam Apartment

designs by human.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

West Village Residence - Bedroom/Bath Cosmetic Renovation

Alexander Butler | Design Services, LLC

Master Bathroom partial makeover in New York, NY
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount tub, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Sims Hilditch, New Forest Manor

Sims Hilditch

Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Gloucestershire with a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured walls and grey floor.

Mission Hills Transformation

RDM Architecture

Floor to ceiling carrara marble in the master bath. Photos: Aaron Leimkuehler
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile and marble floors.

Ladue MO - Complete Interior & Exterior Remodel

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Claw-foot Tub and an Undermount Tub

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.