Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ

VISION AND NEEDS: Our client came to us with a vision for their family dream house that offered adequate space and a lot of character. They were drawn to the traditional form and contemporary feel of a Modern Farmhouse. MCHUGH SOLUTION: In showing multiple options at the schematic stage, the client approved a traditional L shaped porch with simple barn-like columns. The entry foyer is simple in it's two-story volume and it's mono-chromatic (white & black) finishes. The living space which includes a kitchen & dining area - is an open floor plan, allowing natural light to fill the space.

McDonald Primary Bathroom (Move all the things)

Callaway Home Improvements

Our "Move all the things" project is a great example of sometimes the best option is to completely rework the footprint of the space and start fresh. Which means none of the before pictures will make sense because we moved everything around. Love how this turned out for our clients.

Noir Peaks

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Country master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, concrete floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Spa Bathroom

Imrie Design Studio

Inspiration for a modern master wet room bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance

Factor Design Build

The master bathroom is large with plenty of built-in storage space and double vanity. The countertops carry on from the kitchen. A large freestanding tub sits adjacent to the window next to the large stand-up shower. The floor is a dark great chevron tile pattern that grounds the lighter design finishes.

Creekside Brickhouse Minnetonka

Homes And Such LLC

The master bath suite was originally three rooms with a soaker tub with steps up and down to enter, in a giant concrete structure. Our goal was to make the most of the available space and maximize function, while keeping plumbing locations the same. The space feels open and modern. With a well-balanced design that is both classic and modern, natural marble is accented with a touch of gold for an elegant and timeless look. The texture-rich vanity feels more like a piece of furniture than a traditional built-in, allowing access to the lower window. Complemented by simple, gold-rimmed mirrors, the space feels modern with a hint of rustic charm.

Mid Century Master Bath

Jennifer Ryan Design

Bathroom renovation included using a closet in the hall to make the room into a bigger space. Since there is a tub in the hall bath, clients opted for a large shower instead.

Tranquility Residence

TEROTTI Interior Design Studio

The Tranquility Residence is a mid-century modern home perched amongst the trees in the hills of Suffern, New York. After the homeowners purchased the home in the Spring of 2021, they engaged TEROTTI to reimagine the primary and tertiary bathrooms. The peaceful and subtle material textures of the primary bathroom are rich with depth and balance, providing a calming and tranquil space for daily routines. The terra cotta floor tile in the tertiary bathroom is a nod to the history of the home while the shower walls provide a refined yet playful texture to the room.

Island for Days

Blythe Interiors

Mid-sized modern bathroom in San Diego with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Calm luxury in Needham, MA Master Bathroom

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

Located right off the Primary bedroom – this bathroom is located in the far corners of the house. It should be used as a retreat, to rejuvenate and recharge – exactly what our homeowners asked for. We came alongside our client – listening to the pain points and hearing the need and desire for a functional, calming retreat, a drastic change from the disjointed, previous space with exposed pipes from a previous renovation. We worked very closely through the design and materials selections phase, hand selecting the marble tile on the feature wall, sourcing luxe gold finishes and suggesting creative solutions (like the shower’s linear drain and the hidden niche on the inside of the shower’s knee wall). The Maax Tosca soaker tub is a main feature and our client's #1 request. Add the Toto Nexus bidet toilet and a custom double vanity with a countertop tower for added storage, this luxury retreat is a must for busy, working parents.

Glass Enclosures

Bathroom Remodeling Teacher

This is a picture of a beach themed bathroom, with a large curbed walk-in shower, and a double sink vanity. This work was completed by Steve White, owner of SRW Contracting, Inc. He has created online bathroom remodeling courses that help you create and build your dream bathroom yourself. Check out his courses at www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn.

Espace Rêvé

Agence Citron Vert

Rénovation d'une grande salle de bain : création d'une douche à l'italienne avec baignoire encastrée. Meuble double vasques et table à langer.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Lille with an undermount tub, a curbless shower, black tile, wood-look tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

East Magnolia

K&L Interiors

Transitional bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Beckenham full house renovation

South London Conversions Ltd.

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in London with an integrated sink, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, blue tile, gray tile, blue walls, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Walnut Bath

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Diana & Todd's Master Bathroom Remodeling

Phoenix Home Remodeling

We are so happy to have had the opportunity to take care of Diana & Todd's master bathroom renovation. Everything was removed and we started from scratch. The homeowners were looking to have more space and didn't need the bathtub anymore, so it was removed and we created a custom shower with a dry-off area. We also removed and closed off one of the windows to allow the shower to be longer, improves aesthetics, and provide more privacy. The new shower includes a pony wall with a long wall niche on it and new frameless tempered glass with a door. Cala Lenci Polished 12X24" Porcelain from Arizona Tile was used for the shower wall, and White Marble Flat 12x12" Mesh for the floor and the wall niche. They chose Icon Silver Matte 12x24" Porcelain Tile for the master bathroom and water closet flooring. A new 72” premade vanity was installed, with backsplash tile around the vanity top. Also, 2 new storage mirrors were placed to provide the necessary storage. We replaced the vanity lights for 2 Kichler Brinley 3 Light 24" Wide Bathroom Light and installed 2 new faucets. The vanity was shorter to provide more space for the dry-off area, which included moving the electrical for the vanity lights and plumbing for the sinks and faucets.

Farmhouse primary bathroom

Gabriela Matuchova, CKBD / HAUS 2690 DSGN

Complete update on this 'builder-grade' 1990's primary bathroom - not only to improve the look but also the functionality of this room. Such an inspiring and relaxing space now ...

Old Tappan, NJ

User

Black shower fixtures and shower door frame. Shower niche framed out in Calacatta marble. Frosted glass door to toilet compartment. Tile and stone by Artistic Tile Cabinet by Mannino Cabinetry

The Forest Way Remodel: Minimal Primary Bathroom

Mavella Home

A stunning minimal primary bathroom features marble herringbone shower tiles, hexagon mosaic floor tiles, and niche. We removed the bathtub to make the shower area larger. Also features a modern floating toilet, floating quartz shower bench, and custom white oak shaker vanity with a stacked quartz countertop. It feels perfectly curated with a mix of matte black and brass metals. The simplicity of the bathroom is balanced out with the patterned marble floors.

Maple Grove Main Floor Bath

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Updating for aesthetics is one thing, but for function is a lot harder. You have to really think about who is using the space, how they are using it, and still make it look good. This bathroom is shared by two kids, and in the future an au pair. So there needed to be a lot of closed storage, which we had a custom built in to match the cost effective furniture vanity we sourced from Wayfair. Partnered with Landmark Remodeling and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry to make this a success.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Double Vanity and a Freestanding Vanity

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.