Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Fletcher St, Essendon

M.J.Harris Group

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, pink tile, ceramic tile, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtops.

North Walton Lakeshore

Florida Fine Properties

Photo of a country 3/4 bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a shower seat and flat-panel cabinets.

Manon et Vincent

Charlotte Fequet

Thomas Leclerc
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, terra-cotta tile, terrazzo floors, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

The Cleary Company, Columbus, Ohio, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Insidesquad, inc

Scandinavian master bathroom in New York with a curbless shower, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a hinged shower door, white tile and multi-coloured floor.

Aging-In-Place Bathroom in Haymarket VA

Graves Design & Remodeling, Inc.

Amazing ADA Bathroom with Folding Mahogany Bench, Custom Mahogany Sink Top, Curb-less Shower, Wall Hung Dual Flush Toilet, Hand Shower with Transfer Valve and Safety Grab Bars

Jasmine

Nicholson Companies

Spa-like bathroom with seamless glass shower enclosure and bold designer details, including black countertops, fixtures, and hardware, flat panel warm wood cabinets, and pearlescent tile flooring.

Home Staging para vender una casa en San Cugat

Impuls Home Staging (especialistas en ventas)

Design ideas for an industrial bathroom in Barcelona with a curbless shower, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor and a double vanity.

Studio Paris 13

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Salle d'eau avec douche ouverte au style rétro-moderne
Small midcentury master bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, linoleum floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Infinity House

THE UP STUDIO

Infinity House is a Tropical Modern Retreat in Boca Raton, FL with architecture and interiors by The Up Studio
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, multi-coloured walls, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design

Tamara Marie Designs

This classic vintage bathroom has it all. Claw-foot tub, mosaic black and white hexagon marble tile, glass shower and custom vanity.
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, green walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, decorative wall panelling, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Northport - Master Bathroom - Award Winning Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Complete master bathroom remodel with a steam shower, stand alone tub, double vanity, fireplace and vaulted coffer ceiling.
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, coffered, wood walls and quartzite benchtops.

Inglewood Ensuite

MC Designs and Interiors

Arts and crafts master bathroom in Calgary with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, stone slab, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Minnesota Mountain Modern

City Homes, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Residences at Prince Street

Juliet Gold Design

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Farmhouse Vibes

TLN INTERIORS

This master bathroom was carpeted originally, which is usually a poor choice for an area prone to spilled water. We removed all the carpet and replaced it with a basket weave porcelain tile in black and white. This tile stretches into the closet and has a secret: it's heated! No more cold feet!

Westlake Contemporary New Construction

Laura Burton Interiors

An Indoor Lady
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Westlake Contemporary New Construction

Laura Burton Interiors

An Indoor Lady
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bartan Project [Minnesota Private Residence]

Lappin Lighting

Beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, beige walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Curbless Shower and Multi-Coloured Floor

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.