Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, a pedestal sink, blue floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Harmony Club Modern Farmhouse

restyle design, llc

This master bath has it all! Walk in shower, freestanding tub, expansive vanity space and somehow still feels cozy! We love the way the reclaimed wood tile wall unifies the space.

Aberdeen Master Bath

Whitney Garrett / Kenwood Kitchens

A spa bathroom built for true relaxation. The stone look tile and warmth of the teak accent wall bring together a combination that creates a serene oasis for the homeowner.

Fair Oaks Ranch - Rolling Acres Trail

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

This bath was converted from a plain traditional bath to this stunning transitional master bath with Oriental influences. Shower with floating bench, frames glass snd black plumbing fixtures is the focal point of the room. A freestanding tub with floor mounted plumbing fixtures by Brizo. New Vanity with a Cambria Quartz Top, Roman style faucets and undermounted sinks keep the clean understand elements of this bath as the focus. Custom heated floor mat brings the ultimate comfort to this room. Now it is the spa like retreat the owners were looking for.

Ravenna Residence

Raina Henderson Interior Design, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Soothing Transitional Bathroom Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This large master bathroom was fairly unoffensive. In fact, it was boring! Simple builder grade material made this bathroom unmemorable with the exception of the large corner bathtub that swallowed nearly half of the space. This couple wanted to create a practical and beautiful new master bathroom that would be worth remembering. We settled on a neutral color palette of white and gray while using antique brass accents to warm the new space. The end result is a bathroom that feels updated and timeless along with being practical for this busy family.

Dallas Remodel

Deja Designs

This custom shower has a ceiling mount shower head, his and hers wall mounted shower heads, six body jets, a hand held shower wand and gradual entry flooring. The blue tile is on display with the no iron clear glass walls. The transom above the 6' 5" shower door gives the stand alone glass walls stability. White quartz counter tops and brushed nickel faucets are used throughout. View out Caribbean Remodel @ www.dejaviewvilla.com

Hotel at Home - A Luxurious Master Bath Retreat

Emily’s Interiors

Carrara marble walls and flooring paired with unlacquered brass fixtures from Newport Brass exude luxury in this hotel-inspired master bathroom. Photo credit: Perko Photography

Tolsma

Burgin Design • Remodel

After completing several home remodeling projects with Burgin Design • Remodel, the Tolsmas felt it was time for a master bathroom update. Their add-on did not include a private entry or even a shower. Our designer, Tamara Stratton made sure the new design reflected the rest of their well appointed home and provided a functional sanctuary for starting or ending their day. After a new Hall Bath and a Patio Addition (see the pics below!), it was time for the Tolsmas to have the Master Bathroom they had always dreamed of. We began with a design that would allow the space to look more open and warm, then began constructing custom flat panel cabinetry in white to match their style and provide storage. The cabinetry was topped off with an undermount sink and engineered quartz for durability and a beautiful elegant finish. New porcelain tile in a hardwood look finish, a freestanding tub, and beautiful tiled shower with a glass enclosure and chrome fixtures were the perfect way to complete this gorgeous new space. It was such an honor to be asked to return and help this family create the Master Bath of their dreams!

A Room With A View - In Aptos

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

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.

Crystal Bay

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor and grey benchtops.

BELLEVUE MASTER BATHROOM WITH JAPANESE ELEGANCE

McAdams Remodeling & Design

Photos courtesy of Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Warwick NY

The Red Shutters - Marina Case

Pedro Sousa
Large transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Darien Colonial

Michael Smith Architects

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Private Waterfront Residence on Duvall Creek

Purple Cherry Architects

Master bathroom with custom white cabinetry
Expansive traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, blue walls and granite benchtops.

152 E Yacht Pond Lane

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Miami with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, a hinged shower door and beaded inset cabinets.

Cape Cod in Del Mar

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in San Diego with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and marble benchtops.

Master Bathroom remodel (Coventry, CT)

Irene Designs

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Complete Renovation of Historic Tudor Home

Hope Restoration & General Contracting

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Relax Master Bath

Bright Ideas by Martinec

A 1990's master gets an update with a freestanding tub and fully tiled shower
Transitional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub and Blue 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.