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.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a contemporary wet room bathroom in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Elsternwick House

de.arch

A unique, bright and beautiful bathroom with texture and colour! The finishes in this space were selected to remind the owners of their previous overseas travels.

Nouvelle vie pour un appartement des années 60 sous le signe de la détente

Hakilam design

Salle de bain entièrement rénovée, le wc anciennement séparé a été introduit dans la salle de bain pour augmenter la surface au sol. Carrelages zellige posés en chevrons dans la douche. Les sanitaires et la robinetterie viennent de chez Leroy merlin

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

The kid's bathroom showing a shower-bathtub combination, a floating vanity with wooden cabinets and a single toilet.
Mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in Los Angeles with a floating vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, orange floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Spanish

Driftwood Studio, Inc

Updated, remodeled and restored historic Spanish Estate
Design ideas for a master bathroom with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

All New Kirkland Home Renovated

Unique Home Solutions Inc.

Boasting a modern yet warm interior design, this house features the highly desired open concept layout that seamlessly blends functionality and style, but yet has a private family room away from the main living space. The family has a unique fireplace accent wall that is a real show stopper. The spacious kitchen is a chef's delight, complete with an induction cook-top, built-in convection oven and microwave and an oversized island, and gorgeous quartz countertops. With three spacious bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite, this home offers plenty of space for family and guests. This home is truly a must-see!

Spanish Style Stunner

Kisha Gianni Designs

Photo of a small mediterranean kids bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

3 Bagni, 1 piastrella, 3 colori

Marta Benet

Questo progetto comprendeva la ristrutturazione dei 3 bagni di una casa vacanza. In ogni bagno abbiamo utilizzato gli stessi materiali ed elementi per dare una continuità al nostro intervento: piastrelle smaltate a mano per i rivestimenti, mattonelle in cotto per i pavimenti, silestone per il piano, lampade da parete in ceramica e box doccia con scaffalatura in muratura. Per differenziali, abbiamo scelto un colore di smalto diverso per ogni bagno: beige per il bagno-lavanderia, verde acquamarina per il bagno della camera padronale e senape per il bagno invitati.

Duplex à Pontault-Combault

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, terra-cotta floors, laminate benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Cresent

Brett Mickan Interior Design

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Project 1A

Joyful Designs

We gut renovated this bathroom down to the studs. We kept the layout but used Fireclay tiles to bring a fresh and functional perspective.
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Cagnes-sur-Mer | Val Fleuri

Pamela Cases

La salle de douche a été repeinte en beige, faïence et plan de travail inclus.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Nice with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bedford Park

Toronto Designers

Simple yet classic and so easy to clean, this basement bathroom has the high contrast of black and white to really appeal to this client.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Primary Suite Bathroom

Polykrome Design

The primary suite bathroom is all about texture. Handmade glazed terra-cotta tile, enameled tub, marble vanity, teak details and oak sills. Black hardware adds contrast. The use of classic elements in a modern way feels fresh and comfortable.

3 Bagni, 1 piastrella, 3 colori

Marta Benet

The 5th Paradise Model ATU- Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This Paradise Model ATU is extra tall and grand! As you would in you have a couch for lounging, a 6 drawer dresser for clothing, and a seating area and closet that mirrors the kitchen. Quartz countertops waterfall over the side of the cabinets encasing them in stone. The custom kitchen cabinetry is sealed in a clear coat keeping the wood tone light. Black hardware accents with contrast to the light wood. A main-floor bedroom- no crawling in and out of bed. The wallpaper was an owner request; what do you think of their choice? The bathroom has natural edge Hawaiian mango wood slabs spanning the length of the bump-out: the vanity countertop and the shelf beneath. The entire bump-out-side wall is tiled floor to ceiling with a diamond print pattern. The shower follows the high contrast trend with one white wall and one black wall in matching square pearl finish. The warmth of the terra cotta floor adds earthy warmth that gives life to the wood. 3 wall lights hang down illuminating the vanity, though durning the day, you likely wont need it with the natural light shining in from two perfect angled long windows. This Paradise model was way customized. The biggest alterations were to remove the loft altogether and have one consistent roofline throughout. We were able to make the kitchen windows a bit taller because there was no loft we had to stay below over the kitchen. This ATU was perfect for an extra tall person. After editing out a loft, we had these big interior walls to work with and although we always have the high-up octagon windows on the interior walls to keep thing light and the flow coming through, we took it a step (or should I say foot) further and made the french pocket doors extra tall. This also made the shower wall tile and shower head extra tall. We added another ceiling fan above the kitchen and when all of those awning windows are opened up, all the hot air goes right up and out.

Downshire Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with medium wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Evanston Perfection

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

This renovated primary bathroom features a large, marble, floating vanity, a freestanding tub, and a terra-cotta tile shower. All are brought together with the herringbone, terra-cotta tile floor. The window above the tub lets in natural light and ventilation for a relaxing feel.

Paris 20 - Appartement Soleil | 65m²

LAAD STUDIO

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 65m² dans le 20ème arrondissement de Paris.
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors and a Floating 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.