This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Niskayuna Fun Guest Math

Marianne Ashley Designs

Design ideas for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Tracey Residence

Coastal Creations Kitchen & Bath

Custom bathroom with a vanity from Starmark. The style is beaded inset with a shaker door style.
Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor and a hinged shower door.

Rustic Modern Master Bathroom, Santa Cruz Mntns, CA

Fiorito Interior Design

Finding a home is not easy in a seller’s market, but when my clients discovered one—even though it needed a bit of work—in a beautiful area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, they decided to jump in. Surrounded by old-growth redwood trees and a sense of old-time history, the house’s location informed the design brief for their desired remodel work. Yet I needed to balance this with my client’s preference for clean-lined, modern style. Suffering from a previous remodel, the galley-like bathroom in the master suite was long and dank. My clients were willing to completely redesign the layout of the suite, so the bathroom became the walk-in closet. We borrowed space from the bedroom to create a new, larger master bathroom which now includes a separate tub and shower. The look of the room nods to nature with organic elements like a pebbled shower floor and vertical accent tiles of honed green slate. A custom vanity of blue weathered wood and a ceiling that recalls the look of pressed tin evoke a time long ago when people settled this mountain region. At the same time, the hardware in the room looks to the future with sleek, modular shapes in a chic matte black finish. Harmonious, serene, with personality: just what my clients wanted. Photo: Bernardo Grijalva

typical guest bath

Gregory Design Consultants

Clean transitional on suite bathroom
Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sunny Hills Residence

Hsu McCullough

Recreation room bathroom with large shower open to sky. Photo by Clark Dugger
Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green floor and a hinged shower door.

Manor Residence

Aspect Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, green floor, subway tile, porcelain floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Home SPA bathroom with steamer and double vanity.

Natalia Landa

Caribbean green floor tile, white marble looking wall tile, double vanity, stemmer ,Grohe rain shower head with massage jets and hand held shower, custom shower floor and bench, custom shower enclosure with frosted glass, LED light, contemporary light on top of the medicine cabinets, one piece wall mount toilet with washelet, pocket interior door, green floor tile ,towel warmer.

Walnut Hills

M. Carter Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Richmond with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, green floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

WONDERLAND PARK WONDER-LAND

Racing Green

Inspiration for a contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink and green floor.

Fullerton - Modern Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Silver Lake Blvd. Master Bathroom

Luxe Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Garrett Bay Cottage

Mitch Wise Design,Inc.

www.steinbergerphotos.com
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, green floor, a hinged shower door, green walls, painted wood floors, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

Cary Bathroom Remodel

Oak City Remodeling LLC

Cary, NC
Mid-sized master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, green floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Four Square Addition

Resourceful Renovator

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Burlington with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, green floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and a niche.

The Madison Plan

Lingenfelter Custom Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Hudson Street Master Bathroom Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

Our clients, two NYC transplants, were excited to have a large yard and ample square footage, but their 1959 ranch featured an en-suite bathroom that was more big-apple-tiny and certainly not fit for two. The original goal was to build a master suite addition on to the south side of the house, but the combination of contractor availability and Denver building costs made the project cost prohibitive. So we turned our attention to how we could maximize the existing square footage to create a true master with walk-in closet, soaking tub, commode room, and large vanity with lots of storage. The south side of the house was converted from two bedrooms, one with the small en-suite bathroom, to a master suite fit for our client’s lifestyle. We used the existing bathroom footprint to place a large shower which hidden niches, a window, and a built-in bench. The commode room took the place of the old shower. The original ‘master’ bedroom was divided in half to provide space for the walk-in closet and their new master bathroom. The clients have, what we dubbed, a classy eclectic aesthetic and we wanted to embrace that with the materials. The 3 x 12 ceramic tile is Fireclay’s Tidewater glaze. The soft variation of a handmade tile plus the herringbone pattern installation makes for a real show stopper. We chose a 3 x 6 marble subway with blue and green veining to compliment the feature tile. The chrome and oil-rubbed bronze metal mix was carefully planned based on where we wanted to add brightness and where we wanted contrast. Chrome was a no-brainer for the shower because we wanted to let the Fireclay tile shine. Over at the vanity, we wanted the fixtures to pop so we opted for oil-rubbed bronze. Final details include a series of robe hook- which is a real option with our dry climate in Colorado. No smelly, damp towels!- a magazine rack ladder and a few pops of wood for warmth and texture.

Rustic Modern Master Bathroom, Santa Cruz Mntns, CA

Fiorito Interior Design

Del Mar Craftsman

Lori Ramsay Design

Preview First, Mark
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Green Floor

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.