Photography by Michael J. Lee
Traditional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, white walls and marble floors.

Waterway Oasis

Fitch Design Company

Patrick Barta Photography
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and beige floor.

355 S. Mansfield Ave

Apel Design

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, gray tile and glass benchtops.

CTI Bathrooms

Cotton Tree Interiors

Holiday Home - Family Bathroom
Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Other with blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a console sink and flat-panel cabinets.

My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio

Adrienne DeRosa

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. One of the most recent renovations is the guest bathroom, located on the first floor. Complete with a standing shower, the room successfully incorporates elements of various styles toward a harmonious end. The vanity was a cabinet from Arhaus Furniture that was used for a store staging. Raymond and Jennifer purchased the marble top and put it on themselves. Jennifer had the lighting made by a husband-and-wife team that she found on Instagram. "Because social media is a great tool, it is also helpful to support small businesses. With just a little hash tagging and the right people to follow, you can find the most amazing things," she says. Lighting: Triple 7 Recycled Co.; sink & taps: Kohler Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

Palos Verdes - French Country

MODEL DESIGN INC.

Photo of a country bathroom in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile and stone tile.

Job's Peak Ranch Residence

Locati Architects

Roger Wade Studio
Inspiration for a country bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, distressed cabinets and brown benchtops.

Classic Bath

Mark Williams Design

Erica George Dines
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with blue cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Nantucket-Inspired Remodel and Furnish

Jeff Sheats Designs, Inc

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Indianapolis with a vessel sink and blue cabinets.

Jones Design Build

Architect: Marc Asmus Photos: Rat Race Studios Cabinets: Steven Cabinets
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile and grey floor.

Color Kaleidoscope

Thomas Puckett Designs

Luxury New York City apartment powder room
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodel on Lake Kegonsa

Bella Domicile

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

NEW project

kelly mcguill home

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Farmhouse Master Bath

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

After renovating their neutrally styled master bath Gardner/Fox helped their clients create this farmhouse-inspired master bathroom, with subtle modern undertones. The original room was dominated by a seldom-used soaking tub and shower stall. Now, the master bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower, custom walnut double vanity, make-up vanity, linen storage, and a private toilet room.

Walnut Creek Transitional Hall Bathroom Remodel

Gayler Design Build

The hall bathroom was designed with a new grey/blue furniture style vanity, giving the space a splash of color, and topped with a pure white Porcelain integrated sink. A new tub was installed with a tall but thin-framed sliding glass door—a thoughtful design to accommodate taller family and guests. The shower walls were finished in a Porcelain marble-looking tile to match the vanity and floor tile, a beautiful deep blue that also grounds the space and pulls everything together. All-in-all, Gayler Design Build took a small cramped bathroom and made it feel spacious and airy, even without a window!

Northfield Beautiful Blue ADA Bathroom

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Blue, White & Gray Master Bath
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Fairway Whole House Renovation

Preservation & Renovation

Designed by Desiree Dutcher Construction by Roger Dutcher Photography by Beth Singer
Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Detroit with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

A Serene Master Bath

Weidmann Remodeling

FotoGrafik ARTS 2014
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Maine Coast 2016

Hamilton Snowber Architects

Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, marble floors, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Appartamento alla Balduina

Chiara Giunta Architetto

Bagno moderno con gres a tutt'altezza e foliage colore blu e neutri
Design ideas for a large 3/4 bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Distressed Cabinets

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.