Chipper Hatter
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, purple walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige tile, marble, light hardwood floors, beige floor and an open shower.

Master Bathroom

Meyer Design

Refined master bathroom with large soaking tub and separate vanities. Photo: Rachel Orland
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted, a hinged shower door, an enclosed toilet and an alcove shower.

Bathroom remodel Peachtree Corners 2021

TilesMax Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and vaulted.

Carriage Lane Principal Bath

Thyme & Place Design LLC

This medium sized bathroom had ample space to create a luxurious bathroom for this young professional couple with 3 young children. My clients really wanted a place to unplug and relax where they could retreat and recharge. New cabinets were a must with customized interiors to reduce cluttered counter tops and make morning routines easier and more organized. We selected Hale Navy for the painted finish with an upscale recessed panel door. Honey bronze hardware is a nice contrast to the navy paint instead of an expected brushed silver. For storage, a grooming center to organize hair dryer, curling iron and brushes keeps everything in place for morning routines. On the opposite, a pull-out organizer outfitted with trays for smaller personal items keeps everything at the fingertips. I included a pull-out hamper to keep laundry and towels off the floor. Another design detail I like to include is drawers in the sink cabinets. It is much better to have drawers notched for the plumbing when organizing bathroom products instead of filling up a large base cabinet. The room already had beautiful windows and was bathed in naturel light from an existing skylight. I enhanced the natural lighting with some recessed can lights, a light in the shower as well as sconces around the mirrored medicine cabinets. The best thing about the medicine cabinets is not only the additional storage but when both doors are opened you can see the back of your head. The inside of the cabinet doors are mirrored. Honey Bronze sconces are perfect lighting at the vanity for makeup and shaving. A larger shower for my very tall client with a built-in bench was a priority for this bathroom. I recommend stream showers whenever designing a bathroom and my client loved the idea of that feature as a surprise for his wife. Steam adds to the wellness and health aspect of any good bathroom design. We were able to access a small closet space just behind the shower a perfect spot for the steam unit. In addition to the steam, a handheld shower is another “standard” item in our shower designs. I like to locate these near a bench so you can sit while you target sore shoulder and back muscles. Another benefit is cleanability of the shower walls and being able to take a quick shower without getting your hair wet. The slide bar is just the thing to accommodate different heights. For Mrs. a tub for soaking and relaxing were the main ingredients required for this remodel. Here I specified a Bain Ultra freestanding tub complete with air massage, chromatherapy and a heated back rest. The tub filer is floor mounted and adds another element of elegance to the bath. I located the tub in a bay window so the bather can enjoy the beautiful view out of the window. It is also a great way to relax after a round of golf. Either way, both of my clients can enjoy the benefits of this tub. The tiles selected for the shower and the lower walls of the bathroom are a slightly oversized subway tile in a clean and bright white. The floors are a 12x24 porcelain marble. The shower floor features a flat cut marble pebble tile. Behind the vanity the wall is tiled with Zellage tile in a herringbone pattern. The colors of the tile connect all the colors used in the bath. The final touches of elegance and luxury to complete our design, the soft lilac paint on the walls, the mix of metal materials on the faucets, cabinet hardware, lighting and yes, an oversized heated towel warmer complete with robe hooks. This truly is a space for rejuvenation and wellness.

2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom $50,001 to $75,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

BRY JO Roofing & Remodeling, Plano, Texas, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $50,001 to $75,000
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, purple walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Botanical Baroque Bathroom

General Plumbing Supply

Refurbished to bring a fresh sense of design and functionality to classic Victorian architecture, this bathroom is a dramatic expression of individuality with its cool colors, vintage finishes and storybook forms. A contemporary bath and dual vanities mix with curated artifacts from past travels and experiences, all set against Shadow-colored walls, Benjamin Moore’s deep plum color of the year for 2017.

Baths

Smith Building Group LLC

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet and purple walls.

Vaulx Ln Bungalow

Gill Design Co.

The freestanding tub--a traditional style with softer, contemporary styling--is the focal point in the sofltly lilac master bath.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, purple walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Home Project

Forefront Designs

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, brown tile, subway tile, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Manor House Master Bathroom & Closet

GMI Design Group

A nondescript master bathroom and closet in a large, manor-style home received a total transformation. Soft, heather purple walls and a darker violet ceiling create a serene retreat. The shower was already large, but it was clad in cultured marble and boxed in with walls. We removed the walls and tiled the shower, including the ceiling, and added a steam shower. Two walls of glass provide tons of light and visual space, and the gorgeous marble mosaic accent in the niche is a huge focal point. The dark wood vanity was replaced with custom cabinetry painted white and with Cambria quartz. Mirror-mounted sconces provide tons of light. We added heated flooring and the beautiful marble mosaic creates an "area rug" of sorts. The large, drop-in, lavender tub was replaced with a contoured freestanding soaker bath. Soft shades and a floral valance that matches the adjoining master bedroom filters light in the space. The closet was gutted and a custom hanging system and dressers were added.

California Flora and Fauna Textiles, Wallpaper, Rugs

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

A soaking tub with a dramatic floral background in CA native plant wallpaper, mallow pattern. Eco-friendly wallpaper with a subtle surface texture, 33 inches wide (width includes 0.5” overlap on each side) by 18 feet long, sold per 49.5 square foot roll. Hand-drawn pattern inspired by Mallow blossoms, commonly called Abutilon or Flowering Maple, this woody shrub is best loved for its delicate drooping blossoms. Mallow Wallpaper is available in 3 colorways: Midnight Forest, Evening Mauve and Dusty Dawn. PVC- free, type II wallpaper made with 31% post consumer, recycled canvas. Printed with a VOC-free printing process free of solvents. Pattern repeat: 33”

Bloomin' Gorgeous

Xstyles Bath + More, Inc.

Winner! 2016 NKBA National Best Bath bethsingerphotographer.com
Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Cheney home

ZIEGLER LUMBER CO

Mid Continent cabinetry- shaker door, dark gray pant on maple. we used a fun "fantasy marble" laminate for the tops and a fun blue and gray glass mosaic tile to tie it all in.

Featured in Gentry Design, Palo Alto Weekly and other publications

Danenberg Design

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile and purple walls.

Bathroom Remodeling With Barn Door

Boss Design Center

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Good Things Come in Pairs

Square Footage Inc.

Photo by Valerie Wilcox
Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Willow Tree Master Suite

Everett Scott Designs, llc

Luxury can come in many forms. In this Master Suite it shows itself through soothing colors, a rich tapestry of textures, and comfort galore. Hidden indulgences such as heated tile floors, motorized shades, and beefed-up insulation pamper the homeowners with the ease and coziness they were seeking. Work-horse tile exudes the opulence of marble with the ease of porcelain. Beautifully layered lighting amps up the illumination while bathing the space in warmth. The Suite further benefitted from the wonderful collection of art that the clients wished to have framed. The result? A Suite with tons of personality and a very personal touch.

Moscow Country House

Tatiana Pirogkova

Large eclectic master bathroom in Moscow with a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, green floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Small luxuries master suit

Think Chic Interiors

This small and serene light lavender master on-suite is packed with luxurious features such as a free standing deep soak tub, marble herringbone floors, custom grey wood vanity with a marble top, Robert abby sconces and a robern recessed medicine cabinet. The steam shower is equipped with Hansgrohee accessories, marble walls, river rock floor and a custom made shower door. Photography by Hulya Kolabas

Bathrooms

Cyrus Construction

Large contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with a freestanding tub and purple walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub and Purple 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.