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

Talmadge St Los Feliz Craftsman

Julia Chasman Design

Small family bathroom had window added for light source, and 5.5' clawfoot tub from Vintage Tub & Bath with shower ring. Wall hooks and ceiling fixture from Rejuvenation. Shower curtains and rugs from Hearth & Home at Target. White wainscoting with black chair rail.

Willow Remodel

Urbane Design

Traditional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a console sink, white floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity, wallpaper and a claw-foot tub.

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

South Wimbledon

JLArchitecture

Refurbished bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in London with a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, a shower/bathtub combo, blue walls, a pedestal sink and white floor.

Hudson Valley Farmhouse

JAMES DIXON ARCHITECT PC

John Kane / Silver Sun Studio
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with a console sink, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo and grey floor.

Richmond Remodel

Moroso Construction

Martinkovic Milford Architects - Eric Rorer Photography
Photo of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, subway tile, flat-panel cabinets and grey benchtops.

Bohemian Apartment

FORGE + BOW

Inspiration for a small eclectic bathroom in Denver with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Nest in the Trees

Anchor Builders

Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, a console sink, stone tile and white tile.

WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

Here are a couple of examples of bathrooms at this project, which have a 'traditional' aesthetic. All tiling and panelling has been very carefully set-out so as to minimise cut joints. Built-in storage and niches have been introduced, where appropriate, to provide discreet storage and additional interest. Photographer: Nick Smith

265 Calef Hill Road Sanbornton

Brie Stephens - Lake Life Realty

Country bathroom in Boston with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and a single vanity.

Bolton Hill Historic Restoration

Byrd Design and Build

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Baltimore with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, subway tile, a pedestal sink, white floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a niche.

Master Bathroom Remodel - Rochester Hills

Renovation By Design LLC

Small traditional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Historic Federal Style Home

Seneca Home Staging

Staging by Seneca Home Staging, photo by John McCarthy, Best House Photo
Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink and white floor.

Contemporary Marmorino Bathroom

Fantoush

Susie Lowe
Small contemporary bathroom in Edinburgh with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, a console sink, white floor and an open shower.

Guest Bathroom, Mediterranean-style Home, Southern California

Carolyn Patterson

Carolyn Patterson
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Hereford Road, London

Amberth

David Giles
Mid-sized traditional bathroom in London with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a pedestal sink and ceramic floors.

Casa Decor 2009

Atelier Olivae

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Madrid with a vessel sink, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Guest Bathroom, Mediterranean-style Home, Southern California

Carolyn Patterson

Carolyn Patterson
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Fulton

HALLETT & Co.

This pre-civil war post and beam home built circa 1860 features restored woodwork, reclaimed antique fixtures, a 1920s style bathroom, and most notably, the largest preserved section of haint blue paint in Savannah, Georgia. Photography by Atlantic Archives

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Claw-foot Tub and a Shower/Bathtub Combo

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.