Traditional bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, black and white tile, a console sink, black floor and a single vanity.

Biddle Ranch

Studio 2G Architects

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in San Luis Obispo with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Glencoe 1936 English Country Home

Sarah Dippold Design

Mike Schwartz Photography
Transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, a console sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Georgian Townhouse

paper+white

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, a console sink and grey floor.

Brown Residence

Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.

This Paradise Valley Estate started as we master planned the entire estate to accommodate this beautifully designed and detailed home to capture a simple Andalusian inspired Mediterranean design aesthetic, designing spectacular views from each room not only to Camelback Mountain, but of the lush desert gardens that surround the entire property. We collaborated with Tamm Marlowe design and Lynne Beyer design for interiors and Wendy LeSeuer for Landscape design.

East Village Brownstone

Drew McGukin Interiors @drewmcgukin

Brett Beyer
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a console sink, white walls and a hinged shower door.

Master Bath/Walk In

Burlock Interiors

Meredith Heuer
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, gray tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

New England Style Home West Sussex

Randell Design Group

Master Suite bathroom with double shower. Light and airy renovation of coastal West Sussex home. Architecture by Randell Design Group. Interior design by Driftwood and Velvet Interiors.

An Eclectic Family Home - Noe Valley, SF

Alden Miller Interiors

David Duncan Livingston
Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with a console sink, dark wood cabinets, white walls, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

New Residence Villanova PA

Spencer-Abbott, Inc.

Photo: Spencer-Abbott, Inc Architect: Loomis McAfee Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with a console sink, a freestanding tub, blue tile and subway tile.

Ramble House

Ambiance Interiors

David Dietrich
Traditional bathroom in Other with a console sink, a freestanding tub and subway tile.

Tumbi Umbi

Coastal Building Central Coast

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Central Coast with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

A Traditional Self-Build with a Sustainable Twist

Croft Architecture

The understated exterior of our client’s new self-build home barely hints at the property’s more contemporary interiors. In fact, it’s a house brimming with design and sustainable innovation, inside and out.

Whole House Interior Renovation in Bala Cynwyd, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

We gutted and renovated this entire modern Colonial home in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Introduced to the homeowners through the wife’s parents, we updated and expanded the home to create modern, clean spaces for the family. Highlights include converting the attic into completely new third floor bedrooms and a bathroom; a light and bright gray and white kitchen featuring a large island, white quartzite counters and Viking stove and range; a light and airy master bath with a walk-in shower and soaking tub; and a new exercise room in the basement. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Riversdale Bathroom

Indie & Co.

Rachel Misra
Inspiration for a large midcentury kids wet room bathroom in London with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, white floor and an open shower.

Loft in Berlin Mitte

Schickwohnen

Umbau eines Lofts in Berlin, Das Badezimmer ist durch eine Schiebetür vom Raum getrennt. Fotos Stefan Wolf Lucks
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, concrete floors and a console sink.

Contemporary Farm House

Borst & Co. Architecture

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Wollongong with a console sink, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Michigan Barn

Northworks Architects + Planners

As part of the Walnut Farm project, Northworks was commissioned to convert an existing 19th century barn into a fully-conditioned home. Working closely with the local contractor and a barn restoration consultant, Northworks conducted a thorough investigation of the existing structure. The resulting design is intended to preserve the character of the original barn while taking advantage of its spacious interior volumes and natural materials.

The Harrogate Edwardian

Making Spaces

Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

House in Green Lanes

Kopal Jaitly Photography

Kopal Jaitly
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white walls, white tile, a console sink and multi-coloured floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub and a Console 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.