My client wanted to completely redo her bathroom to update it and increase her storage and she wanted to a use neutral palette. We added a linen tower in the bath and also another custom linen cabinet in the hall adjacent to the bath and replaced the old large outdated tub with a free standing tub and completely updated her tiled shower and fixtures.

Canton Row Home

IRG Renovations

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, granite benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Family Bathroom Renovations

August Interiors

This project involved 2 bathrooms, one in front of the other. Both needed facelifts and more space. We ended up moving the wall to the right out to give the space (see the before photos!) This is the kids' bathroom, so we amped up the graphics and fun with a bold, but classic, floor tile; a blue vanity; mixed finishes; matte black plumbing fixtures; and pops of red and yellow.

University Bath Renovations

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project was not only full of many bathrooms but also many different aesthetics. The goals were fourfold, create a new master suite, update the basement bath, add a new powder bath and my favorite, make them all completely different aesthetics. Primary Bath-This was originally a small 60SF full bath sandwiched in between closets and walls of built-in cabinetry that blossomed into a 130SF, five-piece primary suite. This room was to be focused on a transitional aesthetic that would be adorned with Calcutta gold marble, gold fixtures and matte black geometric tile arrangements. Powder Bath-A new addition to the home leans more on the traditional side of the transitional movement using moody blues and greens accented with brass. A fun play was the asymmetry of the 3-light sconce brings the aesthetic more to the modern side of transitional. My favorite element in the space, however, is the green, pink black and white deco tile on the floor whose colors are reflected in the details of the Australian wallpaper. Hall Bath-Looking to touch on the home's 70's roots, we went for a mid-mod fresh update. Black Calcutta floors, linear-stacked porcelain tile, mixed woods and strong black and white accents. The green tile may be the star but the matte white ribbed tiles in the shower and behind the vanity are the true unsung heroes.

Park Ridge Home

Wendy Nobriga, ASID

A soft and serene primary bathroom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design

Tamara Marie Designs

This classic vintage bathroom has it all. Claw-foot tub, mosaic black and white hexagon marble tile, glass shower and custom vanity.
Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, green walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Guest Bath 1

Interior Enhancements

Photo of a small bathroom in Orange County with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Charming Traditional Guest Bath in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This charming little attic bath was an infrequently used guest bath located on the 3rd floor right above the master bath that we were also remodeling. The beautiful original leaded glass windows open to a view of the park and small lake across the street. A vintage claw foot tub sat directly below the window. This is where the charm ended though as everything was sorely in need of updating. From the pieced-together wall cladding to the exposed electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing, it was in definite need of a gut job. Plus the hardwood flooring leaked into the bathroom below which was priority one to fix. Once we gutted the space, we got to rebuilding the room. We wanted to keep the cottage-y charm, so we started with simple white herringbone marble tile on the floor and clad all the walls with soft white shiplap paneling. A new clawfoot tub/shower under the original window was added. Next, to allow for a larger vanity with more storage, we moved the toilet over and eliminated a mish mash of storage pieces. We discovered that with separate hot/cold supplies that were the only thing available for a claw foot tub with a shower kit, building codes require a pressure balance valve to prevent scalding, so we had to install a remote valve. We learn something new on every job! There is a view to the park across the street through the home’s original custom shuttered windows. Can’t you just smell the fresh air? We found a vintage dresser and had it lacquered in high gloss black and converted it into a vanity. The clawfoot tub was also painted black. Brass lighting, plumbing and hardware details add warmth to the room, which feels right at home in the attic of this traditional home. We love how the combination of traditional and charming come together in this sweet attic guest bath. Truly a room with a view! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Primary Bathroom Details

SITU DESIGN

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Small Master Bathroom Remodel

Terri Becker Designs

The faux marble tile we used in the master bath shower gives a high end look with a low cost price tag. The shower niche is great for storage space and is topped with a pop of blue herringbone glass mosaic. Custom glass shower enclosure, brushed nickle rain-head and fixtures, and a foot niche finish the space perfectly.

Venn Apartments

Côme Ménage (Re-a.d)

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, a console sink, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Milton 2019

Irina Genov

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom

Blanc & Noir Interiors

A beautiful modern mountain bathroom designed with rustic elements, brass finishes, white and blue tile design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with a freestanding vanity, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Scandinavian Dream

Cultivate Construction

Mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ski in / Ski out Row House

MB architecture + design

This is an example of a country 3/4 bathroom in Burlington with grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Raynes Park, London SW20

Indesign Bathrooms & Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Corte Madera

CM Natural Designs

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, turquoise floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

El Cajon, CA - Five Bathrooms Remodeling

Europe Construction

Five bathrooms in one big house were remodeled in 2019. Each bathroom is custom-designed by a professional team of designers of Europe Construction. Charcoal Black free standing vanity with marble countertop. Elegant matching mirror and light fixtures. Open concept Shower with glass sliding doors. Solid wood white traditional vanity with a cream marble countertop and single sink. Remodeled by Europe Construction

Olas

7th House Interiors

This is an example of a small scandinavian master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Conway Master Bathroom Remodeling

CASA Remodeling & Design LLC

Photo of a small country master bathroom in Orlando with grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a One-piece Toilet 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.