Bold color in a turn-of-the-century home with an odd layout, and beautiful natural light. A two-tone shower room with Kohler fixtures, and a custom walnut vanity shine against traditional hexagon floor pattern. Photography: @erinkonrathphotography Styling: Natalie Marotta Style

Serene Sauna

Change Your Bathroom©

This transformation started with a builder grade bathroom and was expanded into a sauna wet room. With cedar walls and ceiling and a custom cedar bench, the sauna heats the space for a relaxing dry heat experience. The goal of this space was to create a sauna in the secondary bathroom and be as efficient as possible with the space. This bathroom transformed from a standard secondary bathroom to a ergonomic spa without impacting the functionality of the bedroom. This project was super fun, we were working inside of a guest bedroom, to create a functional, yet expansive bathroom. We started with a standard bathroom layout and by building out into the large guest bedroom that was used as an office, we were able to create enough square footage in the bathroom without detracting from the bedroom aesthetics or function. We worked with the client on her specific requests and put all of the materials into a 3D design to visualize the new space. Houzz Write Up: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/bathroom-of-the-week-stylish-spa-retreat-with-a-real-sauna-stsetivw-vs~168139419 The layout of the bathroom needed to change to incorporate the larger wet room/sauna. By expanding the room slightly it gave us the needed space to relocate the toilet, the vanity and the entrance to the bathroom allowing for the wet room to have the full length of the new space. This bathroom includes a cedar sauna room that is incorporated inside of the shower, the custom cedar bench follows the curvature of the room's new layout and a window was added to allow the natural sunlight to come in from the bedroom. The aromatic properties of the cedar are delightful whether it's being used with the dry sauna heat and also when the shower is steaming the space. In the shower are matching porcelain, marble-look tiles, with architectural texture on the shower walls contrasting with the warm, smooth cedar boards. Also, by increasing the depth of the toilet wall, we were able to create useful towel storage without detracting from the room significantly. This entire project and client was a joy to work with.

Muskoka Renovation

Canadiana Kitchens

Subway tiles with pattern design. Vinyl plank flooring wood look.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, yellow tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

AMANDINE - 70m2 - Rénovation totale d'un appartement

C&O Studio

Rénovation complète d'un appartement haussmmannien de 70m2 dans le 14ème arr. de Paris. Les espaces ont été repensés pour créer une grande pièce de vie regroupant la cuisine, la salle à manger et le salon. Les espaces sont sobres et colorés. Pour optimiser les rangements et mettre en valeur les volumes, le mobilier est sur mesure, il s'intègre parfaitement au style de l'appartement haussmannien.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Floors tiled in 'Lombardo' hexagon mosaic honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Shower wall tiled in 'Lombardo' large format honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Brassware is by Gessi in the finish 706 (Blackened Chrome) | Bronze mirror feature wall comprised of 3 bevelled panels | Custom vanity unit and cabinetry made by Luxe Projects London | Stone sink fabricated by AC Stone & Ceramic out of Oribico marble

Лофт в сталинке

Tatiana Nikitina Photography

Дизайн проект: Семен Чечулин Стиль: Наталья Орешкова
Photo of a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bohème Chic

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Association de matériaux naturels au sol et murs pour une ambiance très douce. Malgré une configuration de pièce triangulaire, baignoire et douche ainsi qu'un meuble vasque sur mesure s'intègrent parfaitement.

Yarraville – Sustainable Home

Michael Worth Projects

Contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

BAGNO CON TRAVI A VISTA

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Bagno con travi a vista sbiancate Pavimento e rivestimento in grandi lastre Laminam Calacatta Michelangelo Rivestimento in legno di rovere con pannello a listelli realizzato su disegno. Vasca da bagno a libera installazione di Agape Spoon XL Mobile lavabo di Novello - your bathroom serie Quari con piano in Laminam Emperador Rubinetteria Gessi Serie 316

Laytonsville, MD Quartz Master Bath Countertops

Creative In Counters

This master bath features Cambria Harlech quartz countertops.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Transformer la maison où l'on a grandi - Projet Singer

Mon Concept Habitation

Transformer la maison où l'on a grandi ⁠ Voilà un projet de rénovation un peu particulier. Il nous a été confié par Cyril qui a grandi avec sa famille dans ce joli 50 m². ⁠⁠ Aujourd'hui, ce bien lui appartient et il souhaitait se le réapproprier en rénovant chaque pièce. Coup de cœur pour la cuisine ouverte et sa petite verrière et la salle de bain black & white

Kalinga

Linear Design + Construct

Design ideas for a tropical bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, gray tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Contemporain Salle De Bain

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Stone Canyon House #3

Celaya | Soloway Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Oasis Tiny Home "Outdoor Shower"

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This tiny home has a very unique and spacious bathroom with an indoor shower that feels like an outdoor shower. The triangular cut mango slab with the vessel sink conserves space while looking sleek and elegant, and the shower has not been stuck in a corner but instead is constructed as a whole new corner to the room! Yes, this bathroom has five right angles. Sunlight from the sunroof above fills the whole room. A curved glass shower door, as well as a frosted glass bathroom door, allows natural light to pass from one room to another. Ferns grow happily in the moisture and light from the shower. This contemporary, costal Tiny Home features a bathroom with a shower built out over the tongue of the trailer it sits on saving space and creating space in the bathroom. This shower has it's own clear roofing giving the shower a skylight. This allows tons of light to shine in on the beautiful blue tiles that shape this corner shower. Stainless steel planters hold ferns giving the shower an outdoor feel. With sunlight, plants, and a rain shower head above the shower, it is just like an outdoor shower only with more convenience and privacy. The curved glass shower door gives the whole tiny home bathroom a bigger feel while letting light shine through to the rest of the bathroom. The blue tile shower has niches; built-in shower shelves to save space making your shower experience even better. The frosted glass pocket door also allows light to shine through.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

As a retreat in an isolated setting both vanity and privacy were lesser priorities in this bath design where a view takes priority over a mirror.
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and wood walls.

Contemporain Salle De Bain

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, beige tile, beige floor, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops and a floating vanity.

Town Mountain Modern

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

The floating vanity was custom crafted of walnut, and supports a cast concrete sink and chrome faucet. Behind it, the ship lap wall is painted in black and features a round led lit mirror. The bluestone floor adds another layer of texture and a beautiful blue gray tone to the room.

Photoshoot for a Bathroom Designer - South West

Matt Szydlowski Interior/Architectural Photography

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Ealing House

DUST Architecture

A guest shower room on the first floor which is compact and functional. Dark matt hexagonal tiles contrast light glazed wall tiles to give a crisp aesthetic.

All Cabinet Styles Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Benchtops

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.