Dark stone, custom cherry cabinetry, misty forest wallpaper, and a luxurious soaker tub mix together to create this spectacular primary bathroom. These returning clients came to us with a vision to transform their builder-grade bathroom into a showpiece, inspired in part by the Japanese garden and forest surrounding their home. Our designer, Anna, incorporated several accessibility-friendly features into the bathroom design; a zero-clearance shower entrance, a tiled shower bench, stylish grab bars, and a wide ledge for transitioning into the soaking tub. Our master cabinet maker and finish carpenters collaborated to create the handmade tapered legs of the cherry cabinets, a custom mirror frame, and new wood trim.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Guest bathroom with walk in shower, subway tiles. Photographer: Rob Karosis
This is an example of a large country bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Baths

M.O.Daby Design

Zen enSuite Bath + Steam Shower Portland, OR type: remodel credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Hayes Brothers Construction photography: Kenton Waltz - KLIK Concepts While the floorplan of their primary bath en-suite functioned well, the clients desired a private, spa-like retreat & finishes that better reflected their taste. Guided by existing Japanese & mid-century elements of their home, the materials and rhythm were chosen to contribute to a contemplative and relaxing environment. One of the major upgrades was incorporating a steam shower to lend to their spa experience. Existing dark, drab cabinets that protruded into the room too deep, were replaced with a custom, white oak slatted vanity & matching linen cabinet. The lighter wood & the additional few inches gained in the walkway opened the space up visually & physically. The slatted rhythm provided visual interest through texture & depth. Custom concrete countertops with integrated, ramp sinks were selected for their wabi-sabi, textural quality & ability to have a single-material, seamless transition from countertop to sink basin with no presence of a traditional drain. The darker grey color was chosen to contrast with the cabinets but also to recede from the darker patination of the backsplash tile & matched to the grout. A pop of color highlights the backsplash pulling green from the canopy of trees seen out the window. The tile offers subtle texture & pattern reminiscent of a raked, zen, sand garden (karesansui gardens). XL format tile in a warm, sandy tone with stone effect was selected for all floor & shower wall tiles, minimizing grout lines. A deeper, textured tile accents the back shower wall, highlighted with wall-wash recessed lighting.

Another Angle from the Counter top, Uniform Faucets.

IND Construction, LLC

Large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Urban Zen Spa Bath

Lauren Levant Interior

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, concrete floors and concrete benchtops.

CLAPHAM TERRACE

ALL & NXTHING

Photo Pixangle Redesign of the master bathroom into a luxurious space with industrial finishes. Design of the large home cinema room incorporating a moody home bar space.

Preston - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, concrete benchtops, blue floor and grey benchtops.

Sticks and Stones

Post 31 Interiors

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with distressed cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, copper benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Wainscott Residence

ConcreteWorks East

Custom concrete vanity for Wainscott Residence.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with a trough sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, mosaic tile, an open shower and an open shower.

Family Bathroom N7

London Bathroom Installations

Design ideas for a large contemporary kids bathroom in London with open cabinets, orange cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, orange tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, orange benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed.

Deco Seaside Apartment

Nicky Percival Limited

Compact shower room with terrazzo tiles, builting storage, cement basin, black brassware mirrored cabinets
Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Sussex with orange cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, orange benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Tranquility Residence

TEROTTI Interior Design Studio

The Tranquility Residence is a mid-century modern home perched amongst the trees in the hills of Suffern, New York. After the homeowners purchased the home in the Spring of 2021, they engaged TEROTTI to reimagine the primary and tertiary bathrooms. The peaceful and subtle material textures of the primary bathroom are rich with depth and balance, providing a calming and tranquil space for daily routines. The terra cotta floor tile in the tertiary bathroom is a nod to the history of the home while the shower walls provide a refined yet playful texture to the room.

Players Court

Mariana Savage Design

Mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, concrete benchtops, black benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, porcelain tile, mosaic tile floors, white floor and an enclosed toilet.

Mill District Residence

Studio Architects

Design ideas for an industrial master bathroom in Other with black cabinets, concrete benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Reforma de baño y cocina en Montequinto, Sevilla

HABdesign

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seville with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Spanish Colonial Classic

Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC

Design ideas for a large mediterranean master wet room bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sheridan Drive

Artisan Gray

This customer wanted an oversize shower niche and we accommodated by making her a custom concrete niche.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Columbus with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Details

Anthony W Design

We loved the combination of the wood "decking" in the shower, the overhead rain shower feature, natural light and open concept here.
This is an example of a modern wet room bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, concrete benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Guest Bath

Pike Properties

This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in Charlotte with black tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops and grey benchtops.

Loft Remodel

Georgia Custom Construction

Dan Settle Photography
Inspiration for an industrial master bathroom in Atlanta with concrete floors, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, brown walls, an integrated sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Copper Benchtops and Concrete 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.