A fun and colorful bathroom with plenty of space. The blue stained vanity shows the variation in color as the wood grain pattern peeks through. Marble countertop with soft and subtle veining combined with textured glass sconces wrapped in metal is the right balance of soft and rustic.

Marble wall with brass bar inlay, diffused light from sheer drapes, Pendants replace sconces.
Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Portland with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and flat-panel cabinets.

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

Liadesign
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Joseph Hilliard
Inspiration for a country master bathroom in Vancouver with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Brandon Barre & Gillian Jackson
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Toronto with marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, white walls, medium wood cabinets, marble floors, white floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile and beige walls.

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

This elegant bathroom is a combination of modern design and pure lines. The use of white emphasizes the interplay of the forms. Although is a small bathroom, the layout and design of the volumes create a sensation of lightness and luminosity. Photo: Viviana Cardozo

Luke White Photography
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, blue walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, white benchtops, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, beige floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Small eclectic master bathroom in Moscow with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor, green walls and an open shower.

This interior design project was customizing a condominium unit to the taste of the new owners, while respecting the budget and priorities thereof. First, the existing bathroom on the mezzanine was enlarged across the width of the room to incorporate a large freestanding bath in the center of a generous and relaxing space. Large translucent sliding doors and an interior window have been added to let as much natural light into space as possible. The bath is highlighted by a wall of wooden slats backlit. All of the bathroom furniture and the new doors and windows were made by a cabinetmaker in the same colors as the slatted wall in order to unify these elements throughout the dwelling. At the entrance, in front of the kitchen, a column of classic inspiration has been replaced by a structural piece of furniture that divides the two spaces while incorporating additional storage and decorative alcoves. Near the ceiling of the cathedral space, a new tinted window allows natural light to enter the skylights at the top of the previously dark office.

Master bathroom
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub and gray tile.

Photo by David Marlow
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Denver with a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile and porcelain tile.

Complete bathroom remodel and restoration in 1920's home
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in St Louis with a freestanding tub.

Contractor: Home Completions Photo Credit: Brian Charlton
Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Calgary with a freestanding tub.

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, orange walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.