Family bathroom for three small kids with double ended bath and separate shower, two vanity units and mirror cabinets. Photos: Fraser Marr
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Oxfordshire with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower and yellow walls.

Traditional Condo

MAC Renovations LTD.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, yellow walls and marble floors.

Five Star Style, Master Bath

Simply Baths & Kitchens

After 20 years in their home, this Redding, CT couple was anxious to exchange their tired, 80s-styled master bath for an elegant retreat boasting a myriad of modern conveniences. Because they were less than fond of the existing space-one that featured a white color palette complemented by a red tile border surrounding the tub and shower-the couple desired radical transformation. Inspired by a recent stay at a luxury hotel & armed with photos of the spa-like bathroom they enjoyed there, they called upon the design expertise & experience of Barry Miller of Simply Baths, Inc. Miller immediately set about imbuing the room with transitional styling, topping the floor, tub deck and shower with a mosaic Honey Onyx border. Honey Onyx vessel sinks and Ubatuba granite complete the embellished decor, while a skylight floods the space with natural light and a warm aesthetic. A large Whirlpool tub invites the couple to relax and unwind, and the inset LCD TV serves up a dose of entertainment. When time doesn't allow for an indulgent soak, a two-person shower with eight body jets is equally luxurious. The bathroom also features ample storage, complete with three closets, three medicine cabinets, and various display niches. Now these homeowners are delighted when they set foot into their newly transformed five-star master bathroom retreat.

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James McNeal Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, black and white tile, yellow walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, marble floors and white floor.

Blacklick Master Bath

J Kern Design

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls and porcelain floors.

Traditional Master Bath

Brickwood Builders, Inc.

Master Bath Remodel with Calacatta tile and Walker Zanger Accent Tiles.
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls and porcelain floors.

Stoke Newington

Cassidy Hughes Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, yellow tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, wood benchtops, yellow floor, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Girdwood Cabin

Z Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, an undermount sink, a drop-in tub, concrete floors, stainless steel benchtops, an open shower, porcelain tile, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Dream Bath

Bontina

DeWils Painted Maple Cabinets Photo by - Robert Reck
This is an example of a large master bathroom in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, blue tile, brown tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

West Street

DAVIDSON HOMES

This is an example of an eclectic bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, multi-coloured tile, yellow walls and grey benchtops.

Modern Warmth – Boca Raton, Florida

Interiors By Shelly Preziosi

Design ideas for a tropical master bathroom in Miami with a drop-in tub, an open shower, black tile, yellow walls, slate floors, an open shower and slate.

F&B Bathrooms

Farrow & Ball

Painted in archived colour Gervais No.72 Modern Emulsion
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Dorset with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, a drop-in tub and yellow walls.

Clarke residence remodel - Islands Estates

Creativa Builders

Large modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Colorful Attic Bathroom Remodel

PARSONS CUSTOM REMODELING

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a pedestal sink.

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Annie O'Carroll Interior Design

Wendy McEahern
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, matchstick tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and multi-coloured tile.

PJS

Monique Jacqueline Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, white tile, stone tile, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Belle Luce

Norris Architecture

Italian Villa inspired home set on a hill with magnificent views.
This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Austin with a drop-in tub, yellow walls, marble floors and beige floor.

Wohn-Bad

Geipel Interiors

Wort Art, Erfurt
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Hamburg with a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, subway tile, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and a hinged shower door.

Bathe

David Dalton Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, yellow tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Custom Home: Acworth Due West

Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders

Master bathroom - Custom built Caldwell Cline designed home with full in-law suite over garage (6 bedroom, 6 bath,elevator, 4 car garage). Photos by T&T Photos, Inc.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub and Yellow Walls

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.