Mountain house master bath. calacutta marble countertops, custom cabinetry. Photography by Tim Murphy.
Country bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

6th Street Manhattan Beach

Silicon Bay

Inspiration for a large scandinavian master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and black benchtops.

Creston Remodel

WA Design Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown cabinets, grey walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops and beige benchtops.

Baltic White Master Bath Carmel Valley Flip For Sale

Aeris Home

My client decided to sell his house. Fantastic location, best schools in the area, minutes away from the ocean... All that was missing were signs of life and updated finishes. We instantly agreed on whites & greys; a free standing tub, double vanity, and long-lasting / easy-maintenance tile. We now have a clean white space that can be molded into anyone's perfect bath. White canvas gives opportunity to add color and drama. I call this "Baltic White" because sky reflections and tint in the shower glass cast just enough blue to remind me of snowy winters in Scandinavia. To demonstrate character, I staged with black accessories, a tribal rug and added warmth via walnut tub shelf. Candles and salt rock ground the airy feel and leave us with a balanced space that is as welcoming as it is elegant. Photos - Hale Production Studios

Mid-Century Retreat

Taconic Builders Inc

Built by the founder of Dansk, Beckoning Path lies in wonderfully landscaped grounds overlooking a private pond. Taconic Builders was privileged to renovate the property for its current owner. Architect: Barlis Wedlick Architect Photo Credit: Peter Aarron/ Esto

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.

Kukio Lot 11

GM Construction, Inc.

Henry Houghton
Tropical master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, beige floor and an open shower.

Transitional Bathroom

Pacific Edge Builders

Large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, black floor, a freestanding tub, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Park House

PLANtoBUILD

christine Francis
Industrial master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, white walls and an open shower.

School House Eclectic

Third Coast Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Elegance at Pauoa Beach

Nicholson

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a freestanding tub, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Marble Walls

Alair Homes Dallas

Expansive modern master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Ranch Reinvented

RD Architecture, LLC

Photography by Juliana Franco
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, quartzite benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Custom Home: Mission Ridge

Westridge Homes

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Modern Vintage

GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

Country bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile and a shower curtain.

Weston - Complete bathroom remodel

Quality Builders Construction Services Corp.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Cape Cod Charm

Moser Architects PLLC

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub and mosaic tile floors.

Atherton Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Master Bathroom Renovation | Gold, Gray & Cobalt | Spring Valley | Houston, TX

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Master bathroom design & build in Houston Texas. This master bathroom was custom designed specifically for our client. She wanted a luxurious bathroom with lots of detail, down to the last finish. Our original design had satin brass sink and shower fixtures. The client loved the satin brass plumbing fixtures, but was a bit apprehensive going with the satin brass plumbing fixtures. Feeling it would lock her down for a long commitment. So we worked a design out that allowed us to mix metal finishes. This way our client could have the satin brass look without the commitment of the plumbing fixtures. We started mixing metals by presenting a chandelier made by Curry & Company, the "Zenda Orb Chandelier" that has a mix of silver and gold. From there we added the satin brass, large round bar pulls, by "Lewis Dolin" and the satin brass door knobs from Emtek. We also suspended a gold mirror in the window of the makeup station. We used a waterjet marble from Tilebar, called "Abernethy Marble." The cobalt blue interior doors leading into the Master Bath set the gold fixtures just right.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub

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.