Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a contemporary wet room bathroom in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Elsternwick House

de.arch

A unique, bright and beautiful bathroom with texture and colour! The finishes in this space were selected to remind the owners of their previous overseas travels.

The Oaks Condo

Metamorphosis Studios, LLc

This bathroom, was the result of removing a center wall, two closets, two bathrooms, and reconfiguring part of a guest bedroom space to accommodate, a new powder room, a home office, one larger closet, and one very nice sized bathroom with a skylight and a wet room. The skylight adds so much ambiance and light to a windowless room. I love the way it illuminates this space, even at night the moonlight flows in.... I placed these fun little pendants in a dancing pose for a bit of whimsy and to echo the playfulness of the sink. We went with a herringbone tile on the walls and a modern leaf mosaic on the floor.

Modern Eclectic Family Home

BUILT Design Collective

photo credit: Haris Kenjar Tabarka tile floor. Rejuvenation sink + mirror. Arteriors lighting.
Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with white tile, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Remodeling East Cobb

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Jodi Craine
Large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, grey walls, brown floor, a hinged shower door, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Montrose Modern Spec

Masa Studio Architects

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, an open shower, dark hardwood floors, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Lake Street Residence

Cusp Interiors

Already a beauty, this classic Edwardian had a few open opportunities for transformation when we came along. Our clients had a vision of what they wanted for their space and we were able to bring it all to life. First up - transform the ignored Powder Bathroom into a showstopper. In collaboration with decorative artists, we created a dramatic and moody moment while incorporating the home's traditional elements and mixing in contemporary silhouettes. Next on the list, we reimagined a sitting room off the heart of the home to a more functional, comfortable, and inviting space. The result was a handsome Den with custom built-in bookcases to showcase family photos and signature reading as well three times the seating capacity than before. Now our clients have a space comfortable enough to watch football and classy enough to host a whiskey tasting. We rounded out this project with a bit of sprucing in the Foyer and Stairway. A favorite being the alluring bordeaux bench fitted just right to fit in a niche by the stairs. Perfect place to perch and admire our client's captivating art collection.

Master Bathroom with Corner Window and Makeup Table

Orren Pickell Building Group

His and her vanities with corner makeup table. The stone tops are 3cm Carrara Grigio natural quartz milled to 2cm with an eased edge and 4" backsplash. Photo by Mike Kaskel.

Bali-Inspired Modern

Western Window Systems

Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.

Hacienda Ranch

Astleford Interiors, Inc.

Open concept home built for entertaining, Spanish inspired colors & details, known as the Hacienda Chic style from Interior Designer Ashley Astleford, ASID, TBAE, BPN Photography: Dan Piassick of PiassickPhoto

15 Nottingham Rd

Element Construction Partners

JS Gibson
Large country master bathroom in Charleston with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and an open shower.

Beautiful Bathroom Renovations

Remodeling And Repair By Charlie

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Bathroom

DMJ

Inspiration for a small country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Spanish

Driftwood Studio, Inc

Updated, remodeled and restored historic Spanish Estate
Design ideas for a master bathroom with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Historic Bathroom Wyoming

Legacy Builders Group

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Cincinnati with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling, white tile and porcelain tile.

European Spanish Casita | Baja Norte California, Mexico

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Charming modern European custom bathroom for a guest cottage with Spanish and moroccan influences! This 3 piece bathroom is designed with airbnb short stay guests in mind; equipped with a Spanish hand carved wood demilune table fitted with a stone counter surface to support a hand painted blue & white talavera vessel sink with wall mount faucet and micro cement shower stall large enough for two with blue & white Moroccan Tile!.

Carmel Valley Primary Bathroom and Bedroom

M Prevost Design

Primary bathroom remodel using natural materials, handmade tiles, warm white oak, built in linen storage, laundry hamper, soaking tub,
Design ideas for a large mediterranean master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a bidet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Listed Victorian Terrace in Kensington

Russell Taylor Architects

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in London with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, marble, green walls, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Buena Vista Bathrooms

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Both the master bath and the guest bath were in dire need of a remodel. The guest bath was a much simpler project, basically replacing what was there in the same location with upgraded cabinets, tile, fittings fixtures and lighting. The most dramatic feature is the patterned floor tile and the navy blue painted ship lap wall behind the vanity. The master was another project. First, we enlarged the bathroom and an adjacent closet by straightening out the walls across the entire length of the bedroom. This gave us the space to create a lovely bathroom complete with a double bowl sink, medicine cabinet, wash let toilet and a beautiful shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Terra-cotta 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.