About five years ago, these homeowners saw the potential in a brick-and-oak-heavy, wallpaper-bedecked, 1990s-in-all-the-wrong-ways home tucked in a wooded patch among fields somewhere between Indianapolis and Bloomington. Their first project with SYH was a kitchen remodel, a total overhaul completed by JL Benton Contracting, that added color and function for this family of three (not counting the cats). A couple years later, they were knocking on our door again to strip the ensuite bedroom of its ruffled valences and red carpet—a bold choice that ran right into the bathroom (!)—and make it a serene retreat. Color and function proved the goals yet again, and JL Benton was back to make the design reality. The clients thoughtfully chose to maximize their budget in order to get a whole lot of bells and whistles—details that undeniably change their daily experience of the space. The fantastic zero-entry shower is composed of handmade tile from Heath Ceramics of California. A window where the was none, a handsome teak bench, thoughtful niches, and Kohler fixtures in vibrant brushed nickel finish complete the shower. Custom mirrors and cabinetry by Stoll’s Woodworking, in both the bathroom and closet, elevate the whole design. What you don't see: heated floors, which everybody needs in Indiana. Contractor: JL Benton Contracting Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Michiko Owaki

Wellnessetage vom feinsten

Geliebtes Bad - Planung von Innenarchitekten

Achim Venzke Fotografie
This is an example of a large contemporary bathroom in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, with a sauna, a trough sink, grey floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Woodrow Wilson Dr. (Hollywood Hills)

Creative Builders

Contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, black tile, gray tile, white walls, concrete floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Master Bathroom Remodel in Oviedo

KBF Design Gallery

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Orlando with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

"MODERN OAKS"

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Open concept bathroom with large window, wood ceiling modern, tiled walls, Luna tub filler.
Expansive modern master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and timber.

Chappaqua "Serene and Modern" Master Bathroom

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Meredith Heuer
Large modern master bathroom in New York with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls and porcelain floors.

MILAN

atelier daaa

Photo : Romain Ricard
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Une nouvelle vie pour cette salle d'eau.

Tendance et Vous

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Bordeaux with white cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Helles Badezimmer mit Steinfliesen in Dachschräge

Heerwagen Design Consulting

Photo of a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Munich with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, stone tile, pebble tile floors, wood benchtops and beige floor.

Santa Monica House

Kevin Daly Architects

Bruce Damonte
Photo of a modern bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, brown floor, white walls, a trough sink and a hinged shower door.

Pacifica Retreat Designed By Jane Regan

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

This homeowner’s main inspiration was to bring the beach feel, inside. Stone was added in the showers, and a weathered wood finish was selected for most of the cabinets. In addition, most of the bathtubs were replaced with curbless showers for ease and openness. The designer went with a Native Trails trough-sink to complete the minimalistic, surf atmosphere. Treve Johnson Photography

Architect New Build Project

Tiles & Baths

master ensuite 1 as facing the seperate shower and seperate WC area with extension of vanity basin area as detailed
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black tile, stone tile, medium hardwood floors, granite benchtops, a curbless shower and a trough sink.

Masterbad

Archiall2

Fotohaus Heimhuber Sonthofen
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Stuttgart with a trough sink, an undermount tub, gray tile, white walls, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, stone slab and slate floors.

Lake Michigan Retreat

The Inman Company

Lower level beach bathroom with locker style shower, poured concrete vanity and wall to wall marble tile
Contemporary bathroom in Other with a trough sink, glass-front cabinets, beige tile and a curbless shower.

Master Bathroom Remodel in Oviedo

KBF Design Gallery

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Orlando with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Soho Loft

julian king architect

informed by the shape of the bathtub, a prized selection by the client, the mezzanine wall curves around it, and in a perspectival illusion, curved down to create a rain shower ceiling, with cove lighting, and custom stone mosaic set flush into the waterproof plaster wall-recalling the iconic tile mosaics in the nyc subway. an existing sprinkler main and shut off valve, rather than hidden, is celebrated as part of the composition amongst its fellow plumbing fixtures. ten foot long porcelain tiles are used on the floor to minimize grout joints.

Mini Bad mit Schräge

Peter Wiel GmbH

Kundenbad betreut von Anja Wiel
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Cologne with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors and a trough sink.

Hooked on You

Xstyles Bath + More, Inc.

bethsingerphotographer.com
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Neutral and Textured

Jefferson Street Designs

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, a trough sink and black floor.

Moulin Joly -11ème

Architecte d'intérieur - Marion Dériot

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, blue tile, cement tile, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a hinged shower door and a trough sink.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Curbless Shower and a Trough Sink

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.