Photo of a large master bathroom in DC Metro with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Verdigris wall tiles and floor tiles both from Mandarin Stone. Bespoke vanity unit made from recycled scaffold boards and live edge worktop. Basin from William and Holland, brassware from Lusso Stone.

Bathroom Design & Renovation - Listing Preparation

The Home Co.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Edgewater - Entire Home Renovation

Mancuso Homes

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Stapleton Farmhouse Contemporary Bathroom

TVL Creative Ltd.

This master bathroom renovation transforms a builder-grade standard into a personalized retreat for our lovely Stapleton clients. Recognizing a need for change, our clients called on us to help develop a space that would capture their aesthetic loves and foster relaxation. Our design focused on establishing an airy and grounded feel by pairing various shades of white, natural wood, and dynamic textures. We replaced the existing ceramic floor tile with wood-look porcelain tile for a warm and inviting look throughout the space. We then paired this with a reclaimed apothecary vanity from Restoration Hardware. This vanity is coupled with a bright Caesarstone countertop and warm bronze faucets from Delta to create a strikingly handsome balance. The vanity mirrors are custom-sized and trimmed with a coordinating bronze frame. Elegant wall sconces dance between the dark vanity mirrors and bright white full height mirrors flanking the bathtub. The tub itself is an oversized freestanding bathtub paired with a tall bronze tub filler. We've created a feature wall with Tile Bar's Billowy Clouds ceramic tile floor to ceiling behind the tub. The wave-like movement of the tiles offers a dramatic texture in a pure white field. We removed the existing shower and extended its depth to create a large new shower. The walls are tiled with a large format high gloss white tile. The shower floor is tiled with marble circles in varying sizes that offer a playful aesthetic in an otherwise minimalist space. We love this pure, airy retreat and are thrilled that our clients get to enjoy it for many years to come!

Light Horse Property

Cawood Architecture, PLLC

Simple farmhouse sink of reclaimed wood.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

#casacancado Hallway Bathroom

Made by Patchi

Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cutchogue Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Complete bathroom remodel - The bathroom was completely gutted to studs. A curb-less stall shower was added with a glass panel instead of a shower door. This creates a barrier free space maintaining the light and airy feel of the complete interior remodel. The fireclay tile is recessed into the wall allowing for a clean finish without the need for bull nose tile. The light finishes are grounded with a wood vanity and then all tied together with oil rubbed bronze faucets.

Clayton bath remodel

Erin Shaw Designs

This circa-1960's bath was water damaged and neglected for decades. To create a spa-lie, organic feel, we added a solar tube for gorgeous natural light, natural limestone and marble tiles, floating shelves and a glass enclosure. The aged brass fixtures bring the glam.

Bathroom

J & J Quality Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Design & Renovation - Listing Preparation

The Home Co.

Classic Kitchen Design & Bathroom

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Gladstone Master Bathroom

Casamia Interior Design

This is an example of a 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.

Malibu Beach Home- Woolsey Fire Rebuilt

Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795

Secondary bath has frameless walk in shower with gray porcelain tile in brick & straight patterns. The decorative tile inset is Walker Zanger & picks up the blues in the bathroom walls. zCustom quartz countertop with 2 undermount sinks.

Design-Build Open Concept Whole House Remodel

The Cleary Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern Vintage Bathroom Remodel

Massey Home Services

Modern Vintage Bathroom Remodel - Auburn, WA We worked with our client to achieve a bathroom with vintage style with modern amenities. We built a custom bathroom vanity using a vintage desk and paired it with clean tile in both the tub surround and floor, and classic shiplap behind up the vanity wall.

Cutchogue Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French country-style bathroom with distressed wood vanity with granite countertop, beige tile flooring and painted white brick walls.
Photo of a master bathroom in Baltimore with distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and brick walls.

#casacancado Hallway Bathroom

Made by Patchi

This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and 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.