Photo Credit: Susan Teare
Photo of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU

Bellingham Bay Builders

The Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU was designed and built to remain resilient in the face of natural disasters. Fortunately, the same great building strategies and design that provide resilience also provide a home that is incredibly comfortable and healthy while also visually stunning. This home’s journey began with a desire to design and build a house that meets the rigorous standards of Passive House. Before beginning the design/ construction process, the homeowners had already spent countless hours researching ways to minimize their global climate change footprint. As with any Passive House, a large portion of this research was focused on building envelope design and construction. The wall assembly is combination of six inch Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) and 2x6 stick frame construction filled with blown in insulation. The roof assembly is a combination of twelve inch SIPs and 2x12 stick frame construction filled with batt insulation. The pairing of SIPs and traditional stick framing allowed for easy air sealing details and a continuous thermal break between the panels and the wall framing. Beyond the building envelope, a number of other high performance strategies were used in constructing this home and ADU such as: battery storage of solar energy, ground source heat pump technology, Heat Recovery Ventilation, LED lighting, and heat pump water heating technology. In addition to the time and energy spent on reaching Passivhaus Standards, thoughtful design and carefully chosen interior finishes coalesce at the Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU into stunning interiors with modern farmhouse appeal. The result is a graceful combination of innovation, durability, and aesthetics that will last for a century to come. Despite the requirements of adhering to some of the most rigorous environmental standards in construction today, the homeowners chose to certify both their main home and their ADU to Passive House Standards. From a meticulously designed building envelope that tested at 0.62 ACH50, to the extensive solar array/ battery bank combination that allows designated circuits to function, uninterrupted for at least 48 hours, the Twin Peaks Passive House has a long list of high performance features that contributed to the completion of this arduous certification process. The ADU was also designed and built with these high standards in mind. Both homes have the same wall and roof assembly ,an HRV, and a Passive House Certified window and doors package. While the main home includes a ground source heat pump that warms both the radiant floors and domestic hot water tank, the more compact ADU is heated with a mini-split ductless heat pump. The end result is a home and ADU built to last, both of which are a testament to owners’ commitment to lessen their impact on the environment.

Shoal Creek Addition

Jameson Design Group

This master bath radiates a sense of tranquility that can best be described as serene. This master retreat boasts a walnut double vanity, free-standing bath tub, concrete flooring and sunk-in shower with frameless glass enclosure. Simple and thoughtful accents blend seamlessly and create a spa-like feel.

Valley Vista

JAC Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Bath & Shower Replacements

Newpro

Large modern master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Master Bath

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, concrete floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, beige tile, pebble tile and beige walls.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, concrete floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern Gastown Penthouse

PlaidFox Studio

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Northcote House

Ardent Architects Pty Ltd

CTP Cheyne Toomey
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, concrete floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, medium wood cabinets and a vessel sink.

Cambridge Home Remodeling

Alpha Smart Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and concrete floors.

Palm Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

Photography By : Piston Design, Paul Finkel
Large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, an open shower, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an open shower, black and white tile and grey floor.

Knights Chance

Adam Wilson Custom Homes

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls and concrete floors.

Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Bathrooms

New Mood Design LLC

Level Two: High-gloss, cherry wood cabinets echo the adjoining master bedroom's cherry wood ceiling, lending warmth to the room, along with elegant Murano glass pendants. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego

Montagnarde

Melyssa Robert Designer

Modern bathroom, black metal accent, integrated LED
Photo of an expansive modern master bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary in Cheltenham

RRA Architects

Whilst the site was a good size for the building, the working area was tight due to the very steep slope and limited access. Therefore, to minimise construction costs RRA designed the replacement dwelling to use the existing building footprint and foundations, and kept the ridge height the same as the existing house. The garage became part of the main house using a small link and a subterranean level with additional parking was excavated. This strategy resulting in no negative visual impact to the views of surrounding buildings whilst enabling a significant increase to the floor area. Extensive glazing was used strategically to benefit from the stunning views over Cheltenham whilst also allowing the building to fully utilise the solar gain to heat the house. Balcony areas have been added to offer the inhabitants outdoor space, other than the garden, from which to enjoy the views. Central to the building is the large kitchen area which links several areas of the house. This features a central void space to a large rooflight positioned to increase the natural light within the deepest part of the building. In order to integrate the contemporary style into the natural surroundings a pallette of render, Cedar Cladding, Local Stone and Powder Coated Aluminium Windows was employed. Externally the use of solar powered, low-level lighting, illuminates the access forecourt for safety, without causing excessive light pollution.

Réagencement d’un appartement hausmannien - 120m2

Studio Gazelles

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tile, white tile, brown tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, a freestanding tub, concrete floors and grey floor.

Das Dreigiebelhaus

büro für bauform

offener Badbereich des Elternbades mit angeschlossener Ankleide. Freistehende Badewanne. Boden ist die oberflächenvergütete Betonbodenplatte. In die Bodenplatte wurde bereits zum Zeitpunkt der Erstellung alle relevanten Medien integriert. Foto: Markus Vogt

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Vibrant Contemporary Master Bathroom

Homestead Remodeling & Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, a freestanding tub, gray tile, stone tile, orange walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Woodland Hills

Hillstar Construction Services

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black tile, stone tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub and Concrete Floors

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.