Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Waterfront Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Alyssa Lee Photography
Expansive transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

PVP Master Bath

South Bay Design Center

Large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. Project involved expanding the space to almost three times the original square footage, which resulted in the attractive exterior rock wall becoming a feature interior wall in the bathroom, accenting the stunning copper soaking bathtub. A two tone brick floor in a herringbone pattern compliments the variations of color on the interior rock and log walls. A large picture window near the copper bathtub allows for an unrestricted view to the farmland. The walk in shower walls are porcelain tiles and the floor and seat in the shower are finished with tumbled glass mosaic penny tile. His and hers vanities feature soapstone counters and open shelving for storage. Concrete framed mirrors are set above each vanity and the hand blown glass and concrete pendants compliment one another. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB

Farmhouse Alta Dena

McGregor Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Contemporary Los Angeles Design Build

Dauer Design

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, just south of Beverly Hills, this two story (with basement) contemporary gem boasts large ipe eaves and other wood details, warming the interior and exterior design. The rear indoor-outdoor flow is perfection. An exceptional entertaining oasis in the middle of the city. Photo by Lynn Abesera

Open Floor Plan Neutral Interior Transitional Farmhouse

The Cleary Company

Spacious master bathroom spa retreat w/ oversized shower featuring bench and multi-function shower heads Marshall Evan Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

The Greenhills House

Turn Design

Master bath Built Photo
Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and grey floor.

Bathrooms

Gervis Design Studio

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Outdoor Tub

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

This outdoor bathtub is the perfect tropical escape. The large natural stone tub is nestled into the tropical landscaping at the back of the his and her's outdoor showers, and carefully tucked between the two rock walls dividing the showers from the main back yard. Loose flowers float in the tub and a simple teak stool holds a fresh white towel. The black pebble pathway lined with puka pavers leads back to the showers and Master bathroom beyond.

Millennium Tower

Elms Interior Design

Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Winsome

Action Plans

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, white walls, a console sink and an open shower.

Trueform Concrete Sink - Outland 60V

Trueform Concrete, LLC

Trueform Outland 60V concrete ramps sink with steel and wood vanity base.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Black Framed Glass Shower Door with Steam Window on Walk In Shower

Denise Quade Design

Classic white tile was used in this walk in shower. An oversized subway tile was brick stacked on the shower wall and a white penny tile was used on the floor and on the back of the shampoo shelves. A black framed glass wall and door was used to add some character.

Pin Oak Addition and Renovation

M+A Architecture Studio

New master bath addition overlooking wooded setting with generous morning daylight to make the space bright and welcoming. Mark Schatz
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Paradise Valley Stunner

User

Eclectic master bathroom in Phoenix with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Complete Bathroom remodeling

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Bathroom combination of the grey and light tiles with walking shower and dark wood appliance.
This is an example of a large modern bathroom in London with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Stapleton Farmhouse Contemporary Bathroom

TVL Creative Ltd.

This master bathroom renovation transforms a builder-grade standard into a personalized retreat for our lovely Stapleton clients. Recognizing a need for change, our clients called on us to help develop a space that would capture their aesthetic loves and foster relaxation. Our design focused on establishing an airy and grounded feel by pairing various shades of white, natural wood, and dynamic textures. We replaced the existing ceramic floor tile with wood-look porcelain tile for a warm and inviting look throughout the space. We then paired this with a reclaimed apothecary vanity from Restoration Hardware. This vanity is coupled with a bright Caesarstone countertop and warm bronze faucets from Delta to create a strikingly handsome balance. The vanity mirrors are custom-sized and trimmed with a coordinating bronze frame. Elegant wall sconces dance between the dark vanity mirrors and bright white full height mirrors flanking the bathtub. The tub itself is an oversized freestanding bathtub paired with a tall bronze tub filler. We've created a feature wall with Tile Bar's Billowy Clouds ceramic tile floor to ceiling behind the tub. The wave-like movement of the tiles offers a dramatic texture in a pure white field. We removed the existing shower and extended its depth to create a large new shower. The walls are tiled with a large format high gloss white tile. The shower floor is tiled with marble circles in varying sizes that offer a playful aesthetic in an otherwise minimalist space. We love this pure, airy retreat and are thrilled that our clients get to enjoy it for many years to come!

Subway tile shower with rain head, niche and frameless surround

Penn Contractors Inc

Hub Willson Photography
Large country master bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, brown floor, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Sunnyland Residence

Rosewood Custom Builders

Jenn Baker
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub and a One-piece Toilet

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.