shower combo with partial glass door
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

MrGreensInCharge

Amy Storm & Company

The picture perfect home
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Chulainn- A

Apex Design & Drafting

Mid-sized country kids wet room bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Malibu Bath

Cabinets & Designs

The color of the master bathroom reminds us of the Malibu home's setting. Ocean blue and natural earth tones combine to provide a relaxing atmosphere in which to begin or end one's day. Separate sinks and storage prevent overlap and completely personalizes the space for the busy couple. A walk-in shower with multiple shower heads is the perfect way to indulge after a long day. The toilet area, separated from the bathing area by a clear glass door, enjoys natural light and privacy from a large frosted glass window. Throughout the home lighting enhances the mood and encourages one to relax and enjoy the view. Photography by Wood-Mode.

Manhattan Beach, Interior Remodel

Noelle Interiors

Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a vessel sink.

Attic Master Suite (Construction to completion)

Inspired Design, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Oakridge Trail

Boileau Construction

Photography Credit: Gary Harris
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cedar Rapids with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink and granite benchtops.

Old Cobblers

CHALK Architects

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Wiltshire with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Excelsior Lakeshore Living

AMEK Custom Builders

The main level powder room has stylish flair playing off existing colors throughout the home. Photo by Jim Kruger, LandMark 2019
Photo of a small beach style bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Pacific Palisades Residence

Karen Morris Design

Amy Bartlam
Inspiration for a mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood floors.

Merrill House

GIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

https://www.beangroup.com/homes/45-E-Andover-Road-Andover/ME/04216/AGT-2261431456-942410/index.html Merrill House is a gracious, Early American Country Estate located in the picturesque Androscoggin River Valley, about a half hour northeast of Sunday River Ski Resort, Maine. This baronial estate, once a trophy of successful American frontier family and railroads industry publisher, Henry Varnum Poor, founder of Standard & Poor’s Corp., is comprised of a grand main house, caretaker’s house, and several barns. Entrance is through a Gothic great hall standing 30’ x 60’ and another 30’ high in the apex of its cathedral ceiling and showcases a granite hearth and mantel 12’ wide. Owned by the same family for over 225 years, it is currently a family retreat and is available for seasonal weddings and events with the capacity to accommodate 32 overnight guests and 200 outdoor guests. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and heralding contributions from Frederick Law Olmsted and Stanford White, the beautiful, legacy property sits on 110 acres of fields and forest with expansive views of the scenic Ellis River Valley and Mahoosuc mountains, offering more than a half-mile of pristine river-front, private spring-fed pond and beach, and 5 acres of manicured lawns and gardens. The historic property can be envisioned as a magnificent private residence, ski lodge, corporate retreat, hunting and fishing lodge, potential bed and breakfast, farm - with options for organic farming, commercial solar, storage or subdivision. Showings offered by appointment.

Mill Hill, Private Residence

F3 Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, blue benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Recent Projects

Barnes Painting & Decorating

Mid-sized mediterranean bathroom in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Riverside Cottage Renovation/Addition

Katie Hutchison Studio

When the owner of this petite c. 1910 cottage in Riverside, RI first considered purchasing it, he fell for its charming front façade and the stunning rear water views. But it needed work. The weather-worn, water-facing back of the house was in dire need of attention. The first-floor kitchen/living/dining areas were cramped. There was no first-floor bathroom, and the second-floor bathroom was a fright. Most surprisingly, there was no rear-facing deck off the kitchen or living areas to allow for outdoor living along the Providence River. In collaboration with the homeowner, KHS proposed a number of renovations and additions. The first priority was a new cantilevered rear deck off an expanded kitchen/dining area and reconstructed sunroom, which was brought up to the main floor level. The cantilever of the deck prevents the need for awkwardly tall supporting posts that could potentially be undermined by a future storm event or rising sea level. To gain more first-floor living space, KHS also proposed capturing the corner of the wrapping front porch as interior kitchen space in order to create a more generous open kitchen/dining/living area, while having minimal impact on how the cottage appears from the curb. Underutilized space in the existing mudroom was also reconfigured to contain a modest full bath and laundry closet. Upstairs, a new full bath was created in an addition between existing bedrooms. It can be accessed from both the master bedroom and the stair hall. Additional closets were added, too. New windows and doors, new heart pine flooring stained to resemble the patina of old pine flooring that remained upstairs, new tile and countertops, new cabinetry, new plumbing and lighting fixtures, as well as a new color palette complete the updated look. Upgraded insulation in areas exposed during the construction and augmented HVAC systems also greatly improved indoor comfort. Today, the cottage continues to charm while also accommodating modern amenities and features.

Refreshing Bathroom Remodel

Edge Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Attic Master Suite (Construction to completion)

Inspired Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Retreat in a Blue & Gold Bathroom

Next Stage Design + Build

Scott Dubose Photography /Designed by Jessica Peters: https://www.casesanjose.com/bio/jessica-peters/

MrGreensInCharge

Amy Storm & Company

The picture perfect home
Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Customizable Cabinets

Silex Interiors

Bertch Blue Cabinets, Quartz Counters, Vessel Sinks, Wall Plumbing, Beveled Mirrors, Chandeliers, Linen Cabinets, Cabinets on Bath Counters, White Quartz, Blue Cabinets.

Washington Square Residence

Phillip Johnson Construction

Traditional Master Bathroom suite.
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Medium 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.