minimalist modern baths in a traditional sf residence

As one follows the natural light to enter the bathroom, one’s attention is immediately captured by the L-shaped mirror framing the large window with another sort of infinity view outside. All the walls are solidly clad with white Carrara marble with pale grey veins that are complemented by the matte grey floor tiles. Bax+Towner photography

De Haro House

Levy Art + Architecture

Cesar Rubio
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a shower curtain, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

superba avenue renovation VENICE

mox construction inc

Mox Meschler
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, cement tile, white walls and concrete floors.

Page Street Residence

Antonio Martins Interior Design

Young daughter's "fun" bathroom with baskets on niches creating an unexpected storage cabinet.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

A Soothing Spa-like Bath in Chapel Hill

emma delon

What could be better than a bath in a beautiful quiet space at the end of a long day. This bathroom in Chapel Hill provides a tranquil retreat for the homeowner or guests. Soothing sage green walls and white and gray tile contrast with the beautiful dark lyptus cabinets. A soft curve provides a little extra space for the perfect oval sink. White fixtures and satin nickel hardware stand out nicely against this beautiful backdrop. The countertop, made from recycled glass, adds a nice clean finish to an already stunning space. copyright 2011 marilyn peryer photography

Some of our projects

Glass'R'us

Bi-folding shower door 3/8 clear tempered glass installed on the bathtube for our customers in New York in Manhattan looks great in the interior
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, cement tile, glass benchtops and an open shower.

Vestavia Hills Guest Bath

Alima Deneke Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized kids bathroom in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Pacific Palisades Contemporary Residence

SHAPESIDE

Photo of a small beach style kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a single vanity, a floating vanity, exposed beam, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, a shower curtain and an alcove tub.

minimalist modern baths in a traditional sf residence

building Lab, inc.

The new master bath consists of a dressing room and bathroom entirely built on the existing roof. A very high ceiling, a line of white closets on one wall, and a floor-to-ceiling mirror at the back expands this narrow space to infinity. An oversized skylight straddles both the dressing room and the bathroom. As one follows the natural light to enter the bathroom, one’s attention is immediately captured by the L-shaped mirror framing the large window with another sort of infinity view outside. All the walls are solidly clad with white Carrara marble with pale grey veins that are complemented by the matte grey floor tiles. Bax+Towner photography

Midwood Victorian

Re: Design Architects

Modern bathroom in New York with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, cement tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Bethesda Bathroom Gem

BPL Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Mildmay

An Artful Life

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Essex with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, grey walls, a console sink, grey floor, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Upper West Side Bath

Constructive Pro Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Belleville Hills

Multiarchi

Christophe Gaubert
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, white tile, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors and a console sink.

Mamparas de baño

Decoraciones Roncero

Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, cement tile, blue walls and an integrated sink.

Pacifica - Modern Master Bathroom

In the Deets

Remodel featuring a modern master bathroom with grey oak single vanity, high-end chrome fixtures, marble mosaic accent wall, top of the line Toto toilet, black ceramic shower tile enclosure with custom designed shower door. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

Tamarack House

Vereco Smart Green Homes Ltd

Modern white bathroom with light wood cabinets, black fixtures and avocado accent tile.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bellaire- Houston Texas - Traditional Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

The gorgeous niche herringbone pattern tiles perfectly complement the pearl glass tiles installed vertically. This shower bath combo is simply perfection with all the colors of the room working together to create a serene feel.

country master bathroom

RénoDéco etc.

Designer Lyne Brunet
Photo of a large country bathroom in Montreal with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, cement tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, white floor and an open shower.

WLA Remodeling

Ken Tanaka Studio

Small transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower/Bathtub Combo and Cement Tile

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.