Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Chelsea Townhouse

DHD Architecture and Interior Design

Located in stylish Chelsea, this updated five-floor townhouse incorporates both a bold, modern aesthetic and sophisticated, polished taste. Palettes range from vibrant and playful colors in the family and kids’ spaces to softer, rich tones in the master bedroom and formal dining room. DHD interiors embraced the client’s adventurous taste, incorporating dynamic prints and striking wallpaper into each room, and a stunning floor-to-floor stair runner. Lighting became one of the most crucial elements as well, as ornate vintage fixtures and eye-catching sconces are featured throughout the home. Photography: Emily Andrews Architect: Robert Young Architecture 3 Bedrooms / 4,000 Square Feet

Warm Contemporary Bath

Glen Alspaugh Kitchens and Baths

Alise O'Brien Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in St Louis with marble floors, beige walls, an undermount sink, a corner shower, gray tile, marble benchtops, dark wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets and an undermount tub.

Oak Knoll Drive

Built By Newkirk

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Upper West Side Apartment - Master bathroom

AJS Designs

All Photos by Nikolas Koenig
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, white walls, stone slab, marble benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Master Bath in Wheaton, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Centered corner cabinet separates vanities
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, a corner shower, beige walls and marble floors.

IRIS

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Jon Encarnacion Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, an integrated sink and grey floor.

Contemporary

Norman Design Group, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Vista del bagno dall'ingresso. Ingresso con pavimento originale in marmette sfondo bianco; bagno con pavimento in resina verde (Farrow&Ball green stone 12). stesso colore delle pareti; rivestimento in lastre ariostea nere; vasca da bagno Kaldewei con doccia, e lavandino in ceramica orginale anni 50. MObile bagno realizzato su misura in legno cannettato.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

Santa Monica Spanish Revival Renovation

STUDIO ALLEN ARCHITECTS, INC

Design ideas for a mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cordillera Residences

Beth Levine Architect, Inc.

Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Denver with dark wood cabinets, beige walls, beige benchtops, shaker cabinets, an undermount tub, beige tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a single vanity, vaulted and a built-in vanity.

The Art of Disguise

Griffin Designs

Photo Credit: Whitney Kidder
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Tupola Bath

Danielle Sylvia

Matt Francis Photos
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

White and Gray Master Bathroom in Austin, TX

Statewide Remodeling

Large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, gray tile, marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, an enclosed toilet, an undermount tub, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Marin Master Suite

RMS DESIGNS

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Woodlands Master Bath Spa Retreat

Barbra Bright Design

This contemporary master bathroom has all the elements of a roman bath—it’s beautiful, serene and decadent. Double showers and a partially sunken Jacuzzi add to its’ functionality. The glass shower enclosure bridges the full height of the angled ceilings—120” h. The floor of the bathroom and shower are on the same plane which eliminates that pesky shower curb. The linear drain is understated and cool. Andrew McKinney Photography

Tub at Master Bath

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and marble floors.

Bathrooms

Stone Countertop Outlet/Granite-Tops

Cosmic Black granite on tub deck, shown with an under mount tub. Vanities and custom designed granite backsplash are also Cosmic Black granite. By TJ Maurer Construction.

Hillsborough Home

Workroom C

Master Bathroom Photos by Eric Zepeda
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, ceramic tile, quartzite benchtops, white walls and slate floors.

All Cabinet Finishes Bathroom Design Ideas with an Undermount Tub

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.