This traditional Victorian bathroom was a little tired, it needed redecorating, however, the client was happy with the bath and sanitaryware, and wanted to keep the layout. It was previously painted in Farrow & Ball's 'Elephants Breath' with all woodwork in 'Bone', which the client picked over 10 years ago. They fancied a bit of a change and wanted a more dramatic look to go with the rest of the house and decided on Fornasetti's II Acquario wallpaper from Cole & Son's. The client is a huge fan off Fornasetti so it was an easy decision! We chose Myland's paint in 'Sinner', to compliment the wallpaper and really give the room a luxurious and mysterious feel. There is a feature floor underneath the bath with Vicotiran black and white tiles, and the rest of the floor is a subtle dark vinyl. The cast iron roll top bath has also been painted to blend in with the walls. The overall look is very dramatic, and works so well in a small room. We loved this project, and it shows that you can change a small amount of details in a room to give it a completely different style and atmosphere! Holly Christian

European Manor House

Kleeman and Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Sacramento with a console sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, glass sheet wall, beige walls and limestone floors.

BIG design, small beachy space

The Design Firm

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass sheet wall, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and black floor.

Casa Diafana

Taller Estilo Arquitectura

David Cervera / Veronica Gloria
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Mexico City with open cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, yellow tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom vanities

Elegant Additions

Elegant Additions
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Houston with open cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, black tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, black floor and an open shower.

Huntington Bay

Artistic Contracting Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Lams

On The Level Enterprises inc.

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Other with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, beige tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, painted wood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Princes Bay Home #4

Annmarie Ruta Interiors LLC

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass sheet wall, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Riva Del Mar Mosaic

Stone Design Inc.

Riva Del Mar collection
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, glass benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, glass sheet wall, brown walls and mosaic tile floors.

Kelly-Laney House

Kitchens Complete

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured tile, glass sheet wall, a claw-foot tub, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ellis Project - Full Interior Remodel

User

Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass sheet wall, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Huntington Bay

Artistic Contracting Inc.

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Lams

On The Level Enterprises inc.

Large country master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, beige tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, painted wood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Huntington Bay

Artistic Contracting Inc.

Lams

On The Level Enterprises inc.

Huntington Bay

Artistic Contracting Inc.

Huntington Bay

Artistic Contracting Inc.

Traditional bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass sheet wall, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Casa Diafana

Taller Estilo Arquitectura

David Cervera / Veronica Gloria
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Mexico City with open cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, yellow tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Claw-foot Tub and Glass Sheet Wall

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.