Our design team wanted to achieve a Pacific Northwest transitional contemporary home with a bit of nautical feel to the exterior. We mixed organic elements throughout the house to tie the look all together, along with white cabinets in the kitchen. We hope you enjoy the interior trim details we added on columns and in our tub surrounds. We took extra care on our stair system with a wrought iron accent along the top. Photography: Layne Freedle

Cameron Ave, Manly

Bathrooms By Oldham

Bathrooms by Oldham was engaged to re-design the bathroom providing the much needed functionality, storage and space whilst keeping with the style of the apartment.

Three-story Modern, Hood River OR

Curtis Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Badezimmer - Kinderbad

KJUBiK iNNENARCHiTEKTUR

Kühnapfel Fotografie
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with a console sink, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a wall-mount toilet, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, slate floors, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Hauptbad mit Badewanne und Dusche

ARTIS-Kreativ Fliesen - Bäder - Natursteine

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Notting Hill Townhouse

Barlow & Barlow Design

Classic and calm guest bath with pale pink chevron tiling and marble floors.
Inspiration for a large eclectic kids bathroom in London with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, marble floors, a trough sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and pink benchtops.

Iron Ridge Woods

Noyes Development

Photo of the Master Bathroom in Lot 15 at Iron Ridge Woods. Photo taken by Danyel Rogers.
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Bathroom Renovation, Washington DC, NW

Nouvel Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, white tile and ceramic tile.

Modern Townhouse Luxury Bathroom

The Ebury Collection Lifestyle Interiors

Photo of a modern bathroom in Kent with a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, tile benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops and a single vanity.

Bathroom Makeover - Plants and Floating Shelves Feature

Home Ideology

Bathroom makeover. After photo of complete bathroom, floating shelves, house plants and the use of paint with the same colour blinds give a seamless look and feel. With a tropical theme through hand towel and frames.

Via Verde House

Icon Construction & Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Donelle Contemporary Bathroom in Green Valley

Las Vegas Remodel & Construction

David Filipi
Contemporary master bathroom in Las Vegas with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors and tile benchtops.

Stephens Home

User

Jake Rhode
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with a double shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet and tile benchtops.

Remodel

CNC Homes

Large soaking tub with glass shower and tile work. PC: Phil Paschke
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, white walls, an undermount sink, tile benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Sleek and Sophisticated

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Five-Year Plan

Morningside Architects LLP

Morningside Architect, LLP Contractor: Lone Star Custom Homes Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Austin with a pedestal sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

Стильная эклектика

Onion-Art DESIGN STUDIO

Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Moscow with a drop-in tub, green tile, beige tile, a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, a bidet, subway tile, beige walls, tile benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Private house in Berlin

Sergio Cuvato

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Berlin with medium wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink and tile benchtops.

Dana Point - bathroom

Wirkkala Woodworks

WIRKKALA WOODWORKS (949) 633 4018 Created this great farmhouse bathtoom, featuring vintage styles but with all the modern convenience of being fresh out of the design center. Antique black Newport Brass fixtures. Counter to ceiling storage really makes the design and creates far more storage than this size bathroom ever holds! Kohler toilet with top deck flush. Vintage octagon floor tiles. Extra girth crown and base. Soft close hinges on drawers and cabinet drawers. All custom cabinetry.

Travertine Spa Master Bath

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Design ideas for a small mediterranean master bathroom in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, beige walls and beige floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub and Tile Benchtops

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.