Jim Schmid Photography
This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Charlotte with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, stone slab, green walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops and green benchtops.

School House Eclectic

Third Coast Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

RENOVATION D'UNE SALLE DE DOUCHE

POSITIV'AGENCEMENT

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, red walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage

lisa furey interiors

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Charleston with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, beige benchtops, white tile and limestone benchtops.

Master & Guest Bathroom Combo

Flat Rate Remodeling, Inc.

Guest bath remodel Santa Monica, CA
Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and quartzite benchtops.

Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment

Pencil and Brick

This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in London with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Rénovation d'un studio de 11m2

C&J Créateurs d'Intérieurs

Small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Salle d'eau d'une maison à l'Est de Rennes

Kevin Berhault

Porte coulissante de la salle d'eau
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Rennes with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, limestone, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bayshores Residence

Eric Aust Architect

Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Orange County with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

Accompagnement global de l'agencement intérieur d'une maison contemporaine

INTERIEURS CREATIFS

Large contemporary master bathroom in Nantes with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, an open shower and black benchtops.

Gig Harbor Bathroom Remodel

RCW Construction

Jenny L Miller
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Seattle with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Casa A&P - bagno padronale

HOOOME

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Rome with beige cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed, beaded inset cabinets and a two-piece toilet.

Bathroom redesign

Alberto Grieco

Sanitari sospesi con nicchia portaoggetti + idroscopino.
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a niche and recessed.

Maison St Germain en Laye - 160m2

IH Studio

Meero et IH Studio
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, light hardwood floors and a vessel sink.

Newport Beach Ocean Front

William Guidero Planning and Design

Beach traditional/contemporary master bath see thru master bedroom to the ocean view Interior designer Karen Farmer Photo Chris Darnell
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops and white benchtops.

Cozy Spa Retreat // Sarasota

Gilbert Design Build

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Tampa with gray tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, stone tile, light hardwood floors, granite benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

VUE DE L'ENTREE

POSITIV'AGENCEMENT

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, red walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Gig Harbor Bathroom Remodel

RCW Construction

Cape Cod Cottage Chic

Katherine Jackson Architectural Photography

Compact and Unique with a Chic Sophisticated Style.
This is an example of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Light Hardwood Floors

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.