Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, pebble tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Clear Ridge Classic Master Suite

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients called us wanting to not only update their master bathroom but to specifically make it more functional. She had just had knee surgery, so taking a shower wasn’t easy. They wanted to remove the tub and enlarge the shower, as much as possible, and add a bench. She really wanted a seated makeup vanity area, too. They wanted to replace all vanity cabinets making them one height, and possibly add tower storage. With the current layout, they felt that there were too many doors, so we discussed possibly using a barn door to the bedroom. We removed the large oval bathtub and expanded the shower, with an added bench. She got her seated makeup vanity and it’s placed between the shower and the window, right where she wanted it by the natural light. A tilting oval mirror sits above the makeup vanity flanked with Pottery Barn “Hayden” brushed nickel vanity lights. A lit swing arm makeup mirror was installed, making for a perfect makeup vanity! New taller Shiloh “Eclipse” bathroom cabinets painted in Polar with Slate highlights were installed (all at one height), with Kohler “Caxton” square double sinks. Two large beautiful mirrors are hung above each sink, again, flanked with Pottery Barn “Hayden” brushed nickel vanity lights on either side. Beautiful Quartzmasters Polished Calacutta Borghini countertops were installed on both vanities, as well as the shower bench top and shower wall cap. Carrara Valentino basketweave mosaic marble tiles was installed on the shower floor and the back of the niches, while Heirloom Clay 3x9 tile was installed on the shower walls. A Delta Shower System was installed with both a hand held shower and a rainshower. The linen closet that used to have a standard door opening into the middle of the bathroom is now storage cabinets, with the classic Restoration Hardware “Campaign” pulls on the drawers and doors. A beautiful Birch forest gray 6”x 36” floor tile, laid in a random offset pattern was installed for an updated look on the floor. New glass paneled doors were installed to the closet and the water closet, matching the barn door. A gorgeous Shades of Light 20” “Pyramid Crystals” chandelier was hung in the center of the bathroom to top it all off! The bedroom was painted a soothing Magnetic Gray and a classic updated Capital Lighting “Harlow” Chandelier was hung for an updated look. We were able to meet all of our clients needs by removing the tub, enlarging the shower, installing the seated makeup vanity, by the natural light, right were she wanted it and by installing a beautiful barn door between the bathroom from the bedroom! Not only is it beautiful, but it’s more functional for them now and they love it! Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Master Bath

Denise Maloney Interior Design

Cesar Rubio Photography
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, stone slab, white floor and white benchtops.

CP Residence

Karen Aston Design

Contemporary style bathroom renovation in a mid-century style home. Beautiful high ceilings and natural light. Cool greys, crisp whites and natural timber provide a modern day spa feeling of luxury and calm.

Lakeside Farmhouse

Fluidesign Studio

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Structural Dimensions Inc. I Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with green cabinets, an alcove tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Transitional Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with blue cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, pink walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet and grey floor.

Charles Street Master Bathroom

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

This Beautiful Master Bathroom blurs the lines between modern and contemporary. Take a look at this beautiful chrome bath fixture! We used marble style ceramic tile for the floors and walls, as well as the shower niche. The shower has a glass enclosure with hinged door. Large wall mirrors with lighted sconces, recessed lighting in the shower and a privacy wall to hide the toilet help make this bathroom a one for the books! Photo: Matthew Burgess Media

Seaholm Penthouse

Root Architecture

Design ideas for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Hilltop Hideaway

Noble Johnson Architects

Master bathroom Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Alexandria Bathroom

Bath + Kitchen

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, white floor and shaker cabinets.

Mid-Century Master Bath

Suzanne Kristine Interiors

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Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, gray tile and grey floor.

Highlands Renovation

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Photo Credit: Emily Redfield
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Denver with brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Seaside Solitude Master Bath

Nancy Finneson | DeMane Design

Open feel with with curbless shower entry and glass surround. This master bath suite has the feel of waves and the seaside while including luxury and function. The shower now has a curbless entry, large seat, glass surround and personalized niche. All new fixtures and lighting. Materials have a cohesive mix with accents of flat top pebbles, beach glass and shimmering glass tile. Large format porcelain tiles are on the walls in a wave relief pattern that bring the beach inside. The counter-top is stunning with a waterfall edge over the vanity in soft wisps of warm earth tones made of easy care engineered quartz. This homeowner now loves getting ready for their day.

Ross Project

Rasmussen Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, subway tile, marble benchtops and a freestanding tub.

Ethereal Master Bathroom Remodel

Dona Rosene Interiors

FIRST PLACE 2018 ASID DESIGN OVATION AWARD / MASTER BATH OVER $50,000. In addition to a much-needed update, the clients desired a spa-like environment for their Master Bath. Sea Pearl Quartzite slabs were used on an entire wall and around the vanity and served as this ethereal palette inspiration. Luxuries include a soaking tub, decorative lighting, heated floor, towel warmers and bidet. Michael Hunter

Master Bathroom Addition- Studio City, California

designstiles

Master Bathroom Addition with custom double vanity. White herringbone tile with white wall subway tile. white pebble shower floor tile. Walk in shower. Walnut rounded vanity mirrors. Brizo Fixtures. Cabinet hardware by School House Electric. Photo Credit: Amy Bartlam

Fairwood Family Home

Mise en Place Design

Tiffany Diamond Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Seattle with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Remodel

Jill Helgeson Interiors

This amazing Master Bathroom, was gutted. The space was substantial, but poorly arranged. There was a whirlpool tub where the large shower is now located. There was a tiny shower in the corner where the closet with the washer and dryer are now located. The toilet stayed in it's original location. The new owner is a single lady and requested more storage and a vanity for makeup. The new custom cabinets include a linen closet. The countertop is quartzite that looks like marble. The floor is porcelain tile that has a striated look. Stuart Wade

Banker's Hill Loft Condo

Payte Miller Interiors

Vanity & Shelves are custom made. Wall tile is from Arizona Tile. Medicine Cabinet is from Kohler. Plumbing fixtures are from Newport Brass.
Small midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Park Ridge-Master Bathroom Remodel

Masters Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

All Wall Tile Bathroom Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.