david marlow
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Albuquerque with beige walls, a pedestal sink, white tile, ceramic floors, white floor, a double vanity, exposed beam, a one-piece toilet and decorative wall panelling.

Suzanne's Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

Poulin Design Center

Small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Period home, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire

Vaughan Design and Development

We completed a full refurbishment and the interior design of this bathroom in a family country home in Hampshire.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Hampshire with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, black floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity, exposed beam and brick walls.

Greatford

GMF Builders

Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Cambridgeshire with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a shower seat, a built-in vanity, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Maison Wabi-sabi en bord de Seine

Projet Wabi-sabi

salle de bain chambre 1
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and exposed beam.

Grandmaster East Cobb Bathroom with High Ceilings

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Bathroom Renovation in Roswell, Georgia. Gorgeous bathroom renovation from Atlanta Curb Appeal.
Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Laguna Bungalow

Chelsea Lauren Interiors

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Orange County with a claw-foot tub, white walls, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a single vanity, exposed beam, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Transitional Bathroom

Transitional kids bathroom in London with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam, vaulted and panelled walls.

Hurstbridge - Renovation

Domus Living Australia

Master bathroom of a country style house. The Domus shower floor is perfectly integrated in the bathroom (step-less installation) in order to achieve an easy and safe access to any person with disability. The stone textured surface is anti-slip (barefoot test class A+B+C) without being rough, and it is easy to clean. Shower floor: DL Pietra Bianco 900x1200 - Matte White Bath: DL Caria Matte White Stone Bath Basin: DL Colonna Round X Matte White Stone Basin with a custom solid-timber shelf.

Restauro Casale Falecine

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Bagno Main
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Florence with a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, a pedestal sink, an open shower, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Suzanne's Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

Poulin Design Center

This is an example of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Grandmaster East Cobb Bathroom with High Ceilings

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Bathroom Renovation in Roswell, Georgia. Gorgeous bathroom renovation from Atlanta Curb Appeal.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Santa Fe Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel

Poulin Design Center

Design ideas for an expansive master bathroom in Albuquerque with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Greatford

GMF Builders

Casa privata a Camogli - bagno

Corrado Anselmi Architetto

Ristrutturazione del locale completa di scelta degli elementi sanitari, dei colori e dei materiali
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom with a corner shower, subway tile, a pedestal sink, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, black floor and exposed beam.

CST apt

kkarchitecture

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Turin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, concrete floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Margate Bath Addition

One Lane Homes Design & Build

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with a freestanding tub, grey walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

FF - Piccolo appartamento 50 m2 - B&B

Filippo Zuliani Architetto

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Milan with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, a laundry, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

MILLEMONT

Nilaya Decoration

Salle de bain d'appoint dans les combles
Photo of a kids bathroom in Paris with an undermount tub, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink, beige floor, a single vanity and exposed beam.

Santa Fe Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel

Poulin Design Center

Inspiration for an expansive master bathroom in Albuquerque with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam and raised-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Pedestal Sink and Exposed Beam

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.