Contemporary master bathroom in Miami with beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, a trough sink, multi-coloured benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Calvert St LA Remodeling Bathroom

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom refurbishment Moseley

Omega Developments (Midlands) Limited.

Design ideas for a large contemporary kids bathroom in West Midlands with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Spectacular Contemporary

Parsons Construction Inc

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a trough sink, recycled glass benchtops, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls and white floor.

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Charleston with brown cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporain Salle De Bain

This is an example of a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in tub, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, light hardwood floors, a trough sink and multi-coloured benchtops.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Design ideas for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

GEORGIAN TOWNHOUSE IN DENBIGH STREET

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

FPA were approached to complete the modernisation of a large terrace townhouse in Pimlico that the clients had partially refurbished and extended using traditional idioms. The traditional Georgian cellular layout of the property has inspired the blueprint of the refurbishment. The extensive use of a streamlined contemporary vocabulary is chosen over a faux vernacular. FPA have approached the design as a series of self-contained spaces, each with bespoke features functional to the specific use of each room. They are conceived as stand-alone pieces that use a contemporary reinterpretation of the orthodox architectural lexicon and that work with the building, rather than against it. The use of elementary geometries is complemented by precious materials and finishes that contribute to an overall feeling of understated luxury. Photo by Lisa Castagner

Zen Modern Bathroom

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian master wet room bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Hollywood Hills

modern build

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a trough sink, grey floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Darkwood Double Vanity - His & Hers

KraftMaster Renovations

This double darkwood vanity is perfect for his and hers in the morning. The large mirror and double sinks allows two people to use this bathroom at once. The countertop contrasts well with the dark wood.

Spa-like Bathtub

KraftMaster Renovations

This bathtub is perfect for relaxation. The large cutout in the wall is great for holding candles or family pictures for some added decoration. Bob Gockeler

BlueRidge Residence

9H Builders

New contemporary home in the Blue Ridge neighborhood of Seattle. Mohler + Ghillino Architects photo: Ben Benschneider
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, recycled glass benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Zen Modern Bathroom

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian master wet room bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, white walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Short Ave LA Remodeling bathroom

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and multi-coloured benchtops.

La Torretta, Steamboat Springs

Zola European Windows

The values held in the Rocky Mountains and a Colorado family’s strong sense of community merged perfectly in the La Torretta Residence, a home which captures the breathtaking views offered by Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and features Zola’s Classic Clad and Classic Wood lines of windows and doors. Photographer: Tim Murphy

Rénovation de salle de bain à Saint-Germain-en-Laye 78

Leclerc Rénovation

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with white cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, cement tile, a trough sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Lakefront Luxury Living

Elise Fett & Associates, Ltd.

Vance Fox This bathroom was designed for the efficient sharing by two teenage boys. They each have their own vanity and the shower is a separate room providing privacy.

Mullet Lake Timber Design

Edgewater Design Group

We love it when a home becomes a family compound with wonderful history. That is exactly what this home on Mullet Lake is. The original cottage was built by our client’s father and enjoyed by the family for years. It finally came to the point that there was simply not enough room and it lacked some of the efficiencies and luxuries enjoyed in permanent residences. The cottage is utilized by several families and space was needed to allow for summer and holiday enjoyment. The focus was on creating additional space on the second level, increasing views of the lake, moving interior spaces and the need to increase the ceiling heights on the main level. All these changes led for the need to start over or at least keep what we could and add to it. The home had an excellent foundation, in more ways than one, so we started from there. It was important to our client to create a northern Michigan cottage using low maintenance exterior finishes. The interior look and feel moved to more timber beam with pine paneling to keep the warmth and appeal of our area. The home features 2 master suites, one on the main level and one on the 2nd level with a balcony. There are 4 additional bedrooms with one also serving as an office. The bunkroom provides plenty of sleeping space for the grandchildren. The great room has vaulted ceilings, plenty of seating and a stone fireplace with vast windows toward the lake. The kitchen and dining are open to each other and enjoy the view. The beach entry provides access to storage, the 3/4 bath, and laundry. The sunroom off the dining area is a great extension of the home with 180 degrees of view. This allows a wonderful morning escape to enjoy your coffee. The covered timber entry porch provides a direct view of the lake upon entering the home. The garage also features a timber bracketed shed roof system which adds wonderful detail to garage doors. The home’s footprint was extended in a few areas to allow for the interior spaces to work with the needs of the family. Plenty of living spaces for all to enjoy as well as bedrooms to rest their heads after a busy day on the lake. This will be enjoyed by generations to come.

Polished Chrome Fixtures

KraftMaster Renovations

Dramatic mosaic tile in this shower makes the shower the focal point of this bathroom. Complete with polished chrome fixtures and a hand held shower. Bob Gockeler

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Trough Sink and Multi-Coloured Benchtops

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.