Design ideas for a traditional 3/4 bathroom in London with a curbless shower, blue walls, a wall-mount sink and an open shower.

Quirky en-suite bathroom

Timothy James Interiors

FAMILY HOME IN SURREY The architectural remodelling, fitting out and decoration of a lovely semi-detached Edwardian house in Weybridge, Surrey. We were approached by an ambitious couple who’d recently sold up and moved out of London in pursuit of a slower-paced life in Surrey. They had just bought this house and already had grand visions of transforming it into a spacious, classy family home. Architecturally, the existing house needed a complete rethink. It had lots of poky rooms with a small galley kitchen, all connected by a narrow corridor – the typical layout of a semi-detached property of its era; dated and unsuitable for modern life. MODERNIST INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Our plan was to remove all of the internal walls – to relocate the central stairwell and to extend out at the back to create one giant open-plan living space! To maximise the impact of this on entering the house, we wanted to create an uninterrupted view from the front door, all the way to the end of the garden. Working closely with the architect, structural engineer, LPA and Building Control, we produced the technical drawings required for planning and tendering and managed both of these stages of the project. QUIRKY DESIGN FEATURES At our clients’ request, we incorporated a contemporary wall mounted wood burning stove in the dining area of the house, with external flue and dedicated log store. The staircase was an unusually simple design, with feature LED lighting, designed and built as a real labour of love (not forgetting the secret cloak room inside!) The hallway cupboards were designed with asymmetrical niches painted in different colours, backlit with LED strips as a central feature of the house. The side wall of the kitchen is broken up by three slot windows which create an architectural feel to the space.

LYCEUM

DREAMHOUSE decorations

Henrik Nero
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Stockholm with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, grey walls, a wall-mount sink, white floor and an open shower.

Small bathroom design

Black Fox Interiors

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Dot's House: Bathroom

Atlas Architects

The texture of the urban fabric is brought to the interior spaces through the introduction of the concrete tiles in the shower and formed concrete basin.

Marbled Tiles

Amberth

Marble effect porcelain tiles throughout, provides a durable and cost effective alternative to real marble, achieving a contemporary classic look. Black fittings provides a great contrast to this bright space. Recessed storage space provides convenience whilst taking a shower allowing the introduction of plants or other accessories. David Giles

Accessible Chic

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Fun accent tile. Etched shower glass barn door easily pulls to provide privacy. Existing shower space had concrete floors, but we wanted to add heated tile floors. So we built tile onto of concrete floor and created a slope for linear drain. GC create a minimal transition between floor materials. Ample room for shower chair.

Master ensuite in Kingston

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Telegraph Hill Periscope

Samaha and Hart Architecture

Michael Weber Photography
Photo of a modern bathroom in San Francisco with gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower and a curbless shower.

North Shore Residence

CHROFI

The North Shore House project involves the renovation of a narrow Victorian house with great streetscape appeal but outdated interiors and spatial layouts. The former plan was structured by a north south corridor along the eastern edge of the house connecting rooms facing west to the side boundary. A recent split level addition at the rear had placed a small family room at garden level with the kitchen and dining room situated above. Our principle strategy was to restructure the living spaces at the rear of the house to bring these onto a single level in a functional arrangement, and with their primary aspect to the north. A key design intention was to compose the living spaces with an unexpected scale combined with an expansive outlook in contrast with the narrowness and confined sense of space of the old house. The planning arrangement establishes a new stair perpendicular to the corridor in the old house to re-orient the aspect of the new spaces northward. The side walls are pushed toward each boundary to maximise the living room frontage to the north. A broad new kitchen lies against the stair looking out over the living and dining spaces to the rear garden and view. And a substantial garage with ancillary spaces at the lower ground level is provided as foundation to a new elevated garden terrace that sits as a seamless extension of the interior. The architecture of the new work is conceived to support the experiential contrast between the old and new. Whilst the new addition is rectilinear in form, it contains detail and material differences that give the new work a contemporary expression. The master bedroom suite is housed within an abstracted roof form that aligns with the old roof and enables a ‘top of wall’ datum to run through both parts of the house. At the lower level, the datum of the rusticated sandstone base to the old house is carried through in the concrete block walls of the garage. The use of colour across all surfaces continues the interplay to provide the final touch in reconciling new and old.

Loft MdP

FFWD Arquitectes

David Benito Cortázar
Mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with a curbless shower, grey walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink and an open shower.

Edinburgh Georgian Full Home Transformation

Jane Perfect Interiors Ltd

“Classic Contemporary with a Tech element” was the remit for this gorgeous Georgian home in Stockbridge which underwent a complete renovation, including a full rewire, the conversion of a pink toile dressing room into a sophisticated en-suite and a shower room into a smaller cloakroom to allow for a seating area in the kitchen. Philips Hue smart lighting was incorporated, a smart fridge freezer in the kitchen and a home office/man cave full of tech, games, gadgets and traditional chesterfield for sitting back and enjoying a whisky. A veritable bachelor pad but one which remains sympathetic to the Georgian architectural features and which exudes timeless elegance and sophistication.

Pacific

White Crow

Large modern master bathroom in Madrid with beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rénovationappartement T2

architecte d'intérieur chez JH

Hèlene Roux
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Montpellier with a curbless shower, black tile, black walls and a wall-mount sink.

Shades of White

Simply+Modern

Design ideas for a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Las Vegas with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, a wall-mount sink and wood benchtops.

Une rénovation d'envergure - Projet Danton

Mon Concept Habitation

Pour ce projet, nous avons travaillé de concert avec notre cliente. L’objectif était d’ouvrir les espaces et rendre l’appartement le plus lumineux possible. Pour ce faire, nous avons absolument TOUT cassé ! Seuls vestiges de l’ancien appartement : 2 poteaux, les chauffages et la poutre centrale. ⁠ ⁠Nous avons ainsi réagencé toutes les pièces, supprimé les couloirs et changé les fenêtres. La palette de couleurs était principalement blanche pour accentuer la luminosité; le tout ponctué par des touches de couleurs vert-bleues et boisées. Résultat : des pièces de vie ouvertes, chaleureuses qui baignent dans la lumière. ⁠ ⁠De nombreux rangements, faits maison par nos experts, ont pris place un peu partout dans l’appartement afin de s’inscrire parfaitement dans l’espace. Exemples probants de notre savoir-faire : le meuble bleu dans la chambre parentale ou encore celui en forme d’arche. ⁠ ⁠Grâce à notre process et notre expérience, la rénovation de cet appartement de 100m2 a duré 4 mois et coûté env. 100 000 euros #MonConceptHabitation⁣⁠

Casa BR

Corazzolla Arredamenti su Misura

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Beachside Estate - Mercer Island

ID by Gwen

Curbless shower under slanted ceiling. Marble floor and bench top. Built-in recessed shelves for guest towels.
Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Pine Street Renovation

Space Craft, LLC

The owners bought this 1970s 'Colorado Lodge Style' student rental in central Boulder to turn it into a home for their family of four. The existing interior layout was awkward and inefficient. Thus, the first floor was reorganized to create more usable, family-friendly spaces and to create a relationship with the well-used backyard. The barn lumber and wood floor were salvaged from the existing house to create a softened contrast for the light-filled, full-height spaces. The kitchen and two bathrooms were completely renovated using modern finishes to tie the house together. The result is a modern home that functions effortlessly for a family of four. Chris Nyce, Nyceone Photography

Rue de Lancry

Sebastien Markoc LLC

Michaël Adelo
Design ideas for a scandinavian bathroom in Los Angeles with a curbless shower, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors and a wall-mount sink.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Curbless Shower and a Wall-mount 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.