Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Custom design and build

Horizon Homes

First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Hillsborough,CA

Shahram

This is an example of an expansive modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Primary Bath Sanctuary

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

WC with Toto toilet, nickel gap walls and floating shelves.
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Farmhouse

Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.

Master Bath
Inspiration for a small country bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, black tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sublime Scandinavian Style

Hille's Home Extensions

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black tile, grey walls, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Жк Лахта Плаза

Zina Malysheva

Design ideas for a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Saint Petersburg with a freestanding tub and black tile.

Hidden Canyon Retreat

ArchitecTor, PC

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, marble, black walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Modern Eclectic Family Home

BUILT Design Collective

photo credit: Haris Kenjar Original Mission tile floor. Arteriors lighting. Newport Brass faucets. West Elm mirror. Victoria + Albert tub. caesarstone countertops custom tile bath surround

Modern Bathroom

Large modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and porcelain tile.

Inspired Mid-Century Modern Home for Pardee Homes Las Vegas

Bobby Berk

This Midcentury modern home was designed for Pardee Homes Las Vegas. It features an open floor plan that opens up to amazing outdoor spaces.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

SK Ranch Main House

BK.Architect LLC

Robert Reck
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, an open shower, black tile, stone slab, black walls, marble floors and an open shower.

Carnegie, Melbourne

Mark MacInnis Architect

YQ Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, mosaic tile, white walls, black tile and black floor.

Cotton Master Bathroom

Schoeman Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, black and white tile, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Custom Home - Calgary

Rusch Projects

Tula Edmunds black and white bathroom. floating vanity with large mirrors. double head shower behind tub with black wall tile and white ceiling tile.black floor tile. white tub and chrome fixtures

Mine Hill

Gibson Contracting

Sublime Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a trough sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Balmoral House

CHROFI

Large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and grey floor.

Modern Panorama

Jennifer Garner Interiors

Modern Master Bath with bold 3D tile focal wall, walk in shower, freestanding tub, picturesque view, stained walnut, flat-panel vanities
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and black benchtops.

Spacious Attic Bathroom Retreat

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Traditional Bathrooms | Knightsbridge

G-something London

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, black tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub and Black Tile

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.