Upstairs kids, bunk bathroom featuring terrazzo flooring, horizontal shiplap walls, custom inset vanity with white marble countertops, white oak floating shelves, and decorative lighting.

Serene Sauna

Change Your Bathroom©

This transformation started with a builder grade bathroom and was expanded into a sauna wet room. With cedar walls and ceiling and a custom cedar bench, the sauna heats the space for a relaxing dry heat experience. The goal of this space was to create a sauna in the secondary bathroom and be as efficient as possible with the space. This bathroom transformed from a standard secondary bathroom to a ergonomic spa without impacting the functionality of the bedroom. This project was super fun, we were working inside of a guest bedroom, to create a functional, yet expansive bathroom. We started with a standard bathroom layout and by building out into the large guest bedroom that was used as an office, we were able to create enough square footage in the bathroom without detracting from the bedroom aesthetics or function. We worked with the client on her specific requests and put all of the materials into a 3D design to visualize the new space. Houzz Write Up: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/bathroom-of-the-week-stylish-spa-retreat-with-a-real-sauna-stsetivw-vs~168139419 The layout of the bathroom needed to change to incorporate the larger wet room/sauna. By expanding the room slightly it gave us the needed space to relocate the toilet, the vanity and the entrance to the bathroom allowing for the wet room to have the full length of the new space. This bathroom includes a cedar sauna room that is incorporated inside of the shower, the custom cedar bench follows the curvature of the room's new layout and a window was added to allow the natural sunlight to come in from the bedroom. The aromatic properties of the cedar are delightful whether it's being used with the dry sauna heat and also when the shower is steaming the space. In the shower are matching porcelain, marble-look tiles, with architectural texture on the shower walls contrasting with the warm, smooth cedar boards. Also, by increasing the depth of the toilet wall, we were able to create useful towel storage without detracting from the room significantly. This entire project and client was a joy to work with.

East Magnolia

K&L Interiors

Transitional bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Mid-Century Vanities

Lignum Custom Woodwork

Situated on prime waterfront slip, the Pine Tree House could float we used so much wood. This project consisted of a complete package. Built-In lacquer wall unit with custom cabinetry & LED lights, walnut floating vanities, credenzas, walnut slat wood bar with antique mirror backing.

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Creighton Woods

Judith Balis Interiors

I used a patterned tile on the floor, warm wood on the vanity, and dark molding on the walls to give this small bathroom a ton of character.
Photo of a small country kids bathroom in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Project

Hibbs Construction Co. LLC

Design ideas for a large master wet room bathroom in Nashville with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, a two-piece toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and vaulted.

Georgian Manor-Main Bathroom

Nefarious Design

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Buckinghamshire with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a claw-foot tub, green walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, red benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

The Cottage Mill Remodel: The Pattern Play Primary Bathroom

Mavella Home

For the primary bathroom, we played with pattern and kept the floors neutral, but incorporated patterned tiles to the entire back wall. We added a soaking tub and enclosed shower with a glass door. A reeded vanity and board and batten on the walls were added for texture, along with a stacked quartz countertop. Lastly, we balanced it all out with champagne bronze hardware and sconces for a sophisticated feel.

French Country Master Bathroom

Nsight Kitchen and Bath Design

Fully remodeled master bathroom was reimaged to fit the lifestyle and personality of the client. Complete with a full-sized freestanding bathtub, customer vanity, wall mounted fixtures and standalone shower.

West Dulwich Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

We added panelling, marble tiles & black rolltop & vanity to the master bathroom in our West Dulwich Family home. The bespoke blinds created privacy & cosiness for evening bathing too

Bathroom

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Modern farmhouse bathroom featuring mosaic tile flooring, wood vanity, two sinks, black countertops, black faucets, subway tile shower, and shiplap walls.

Indian Village Ensuite

Verce Design

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Victorian property in East London

JLV Design Ltd

The combination of wallpaper and white metro tiles gave a coastal look and feel to the bathroom
Design ideas for a large beach style kids bathroom in London with grey floor, blue walls, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Small Bath, Big Impact

Hercules Design Build

The newly remodeled hall bath was made more spacious with the addition of a wall-hung toilet. The soffit at the tub was removed, making the space more open and bright. The bold black and white tile and fixtures paired with the green walls matched the homeowners' personality and style.

Chanel Classic Bath

Jemm Interiors

Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cortland Cutie - Pool Bath Reno

WYC Designs

A dated pool house bath at a historic Winter Park home had a remodel to add charm and warmth that it desperately needed.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orlando with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, brick floors, marble benchtops, red floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Vintage Farmhouse New Construction

Love Your Home Interiors

Owner's Bathroom with custom white brick veneer focal wall behind freestanding tub with curb-less shower entry behind
This is an example of a country master bathroom in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and brick walls.

Wilmette Bathroom and Laundry Room

Leah Phillips Interiors

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Blue & Marble Kids Bathroom

Eisenbrandt Companies

Blue & marble kids bathroom with traditional tile wainscoting and basketweave floors. Chrome fixtures to keep a timeless, clean look with white Carrara stone parts!

All Wall Treatments Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Vanity

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.