Avesha Michael
Small modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

A Star is Born!

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Elevated Master Bathroom & Floral Pool Bath

KBF Design Gallery

This beautiful, elegant master bathroom with traditional pops exudes relaxation and comfort. With gold accents in every corner, this master bathroom retreat is a close comparison to a wonderful spa.

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Houston with a freestanding tub, gray tile, marble, pink walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and white floor.

Chef's Headquarters - Master Bath www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Architecture & Design H. Ryan Studio ~ Scottsdale AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a bidet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, coffered and panelled walls.

Belvedere Spec Home

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and brick walls.

Eco Shingle Style House

AHD&Co

Mid-sized traditional bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

The Shore

Skelly Build

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

HAMPTONS LIVING

Aspect Cabinetmakers

Inspiration for a beach style master bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

New Bathroom: Grey and White

MG Bros Construction, Inc.

A small bathroom that meets all the needs of homeowners. In this bathroom we installed a shower, a toilet, we placed a cabinet and we hung a mirror what's more we installed lighting and took care of ventilation of the room.

La Jolla Shores

CM Natural Designs

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Remodel and Shower/Bathtub addition

Turn Key Remodel

Here's an example of a mid-modern style bathroom remodel. A complete addition of the bathtub and shower. New cabinetry, walls, flooring, vanity, and countertop

Project Lynnvalley

Your Story by Design

This is an example of a large contemporary bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathrooms

MK Remodeling & Design

This modern farmhouse bathroom features SOLLiD Value Series - Tahoe Ash cabinets with a Fairmont Designs Farmhouse Sink. The cabinet pulls are Jeffrey Alexander by Hardware Resources - Durham Cabinet pulls. The floor and shower tile are marble.

SB 240 TORCELLO Architectural Terrazzo Agglotech

Ollin Stone

The renowned quality of Agglotech products drew the designers to the company’s Venetian terrazzo, color SB240 Torcello, for the entire flooring of this home’s living area. Delicate, ashen tones adorn the living room and kitchen in perfect harmony with the surrounding wood design features. White marble aggregate, in the tradition of Venetian seminato flooring, further exalts the attention to detail of this elegant setting.

Traditional Bathrooms in Mountain View

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Via Lido Soud

Oxbow & Olin Design Studio

High end gray and white bathroom with thick marbe floating vanity, gray cabinets and modern sconces from Arteriors. Photo: Darlene Halaby Photography
Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

New Whole House remodel

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Weldon

Blissful Design Studio

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Teen Pink Dream Bathroom

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, pink walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble and a Drop-in 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.