Bold color in a turn-of-the-century home with an odd layout, and beautiful natural light. A two-tone shower room with Kohler fixtures, and a custom walnut vanity shine against traditional hexagon floor pattern. Photography: @erinkonrathphotography Styling: Natalie Marotta Style

Transformation d'un Studio n T2

Ateliers YOMA

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Marseille with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Pot aux roses

WOM DESIGN

Réinvention totale d’un studio de 11m2 en un élégant pied-à-terre pour une jeune femme raffinée Les points forts : - Aménagement de 3 espaces distincts et fonctionnels (Cuisine/SAM, Chambre/salon et SDE) - Menuiseries sur mesure permettant d’exploiter chaque cm2 - Atmosphère douce et lumineuse Crédit photos © Laura JACQUES

Reforma baños y cocina norte Mallorca

Marta Sorel

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in Palma de Mallorca with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Autonomi in 60 mq: Casa, Ufficio, Palestra, Cinema

Liadesign

Liadesign
Photo of a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Milan with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed.

Petite salle d’eau lumineuse

Tendance et Vous

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporain Salle De Bain

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathrooms

Innovative Design + Build

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, planked wall panelling and flat-panel cabinets.

TRADITIONAL BATHROOM

American Home Improvement Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern Rustic Natural Elements Bathroom Remodel in Haslet TX

Nomad Remodeling & Outdoors

This master bathroom remodel has been beautifully fused with industrial aesthetics and a touch of rustic charm. The centerpiece of this transformation is the dark pine vanity, exuding a warm and earthy vibe, offering ample storage and illuminated by carefully placed vanity lighting. Twin porcelain table-top sinks provide both functionality and elegance. The shower area boasts an industrial touch with a rain shower head featuring a striking black with bronze accents finish. A linear shower drain adds a modern touch, while the floor is adorned with sliced pebble tiles, invoking a natural, spa-like atmosphere. This Fort Worth master bathroom remodel seamlessly marries the rugged and the refined, creating a retreat that's as visually captivating as it is relaxing.

Custom Vanity

DMJ

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.

Лофт в сталинке

Tatiana Nikitina Photography

Дизайн проект: Семен Чечулин Стиль: Наталья Орешкова
Inspiration for a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Beautiful copper and verdigris basin from William and Holland
This is an example of a small eclectic kids bathroom in London with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Des sanitaires en Noir & Blanc

ab-dco

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Grenoble with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kakela

Makena Custom Builders

Design ideas for a large 3/4 bathroom in Houston with turquoise cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, turquoise benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Granville Road Bathroom

Clare Elise Interiors

A bright bathroom remodel and refurbishment. The clients wanted a lot of storage, a good size bath and a walk in wet room shower which we delivered. Their love of blue was noted and we accented it with yellow, teak furniture and funky black tapware

Mapleton

Dane Cronin Photography

Photo of a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Denver with medium wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and open cabinets.

Wallingford remodel

Debbie Cahill Turner Design, LLC

A transitional bathroom with a furniture vanity. Double vessel sinks, open storage below sinks. Limestone flooring subway set.
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Stunning succulent wallpaper from Mind the Gap
Small eclectic kids bathroom in London with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Черный дом

Наталья Соловьева / Interioto

Large master bathroom in Moscow with a freestanding tub, cement tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops 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.