This is an example of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

bathroom in the cottage style

Maraya Interior Design

Old World European, Country Cottage. Three separate cottages make up this secluded village over looking a private lake in an old German, English, and French stone villa style. Hand scraped arched trusses, wide width random walnut plank flooring, distressed dark stained raised panel cabinetry, and hand carved moldings make these traditional farmhouse cottage buildings look like they have been here for 100s of years. Newly built of old materials, and old traditional building methods, including arched planked doors, leathered stone counter tops, stone entry, wrought iron straps, and metal beam straps. The Lake House is the first, a Tudor style cottage with a slate roof, 2 bedrooms, view filled living room open to the dining area, all overlooking the lake. The Carriage Home fills in when the kids come home to visit, and holds the garage for the whole idyllic village. This cottage features 2 bedrooms with on suite baths, a large open kitchen, and an warm, comfortable and inviting great room. All overlooking the lake. The third structure is the Wheel House, running a real wonderful old water wheel, and features a private suite upstairs, and a work space downstairs. All homes are slightly different in materials and color, including a few with old terra cotta roofing. Project Location: Ojai, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills. Patrick Price Photo

Owners Retreat Remodel | Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

DJK Custom Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a large industrial master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

2137 Sunset Plaza Drive

Neue Focus

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, pebble tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Eclectic Traditional - Inverness IL

Integrity Homes, Inc.

Master Bath at Entry Stone Tops 24 x 24 Limestone Tiles
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Past projects

User

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops and beige benchtops.

Vacation Home | Puerto Nuevo, Baja California

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

This casita was completely renovated from floor to ceiling in preparation of Airbnb short term romantic getaways. The color palette of teal green, blue and white was brought to life with curated antiques that were stripped of their dark stain colors, collected fine linens, fine plaster wall finishes, authentic Turkish rugs, antique and custom light fixtures, original oil paintings and moorish chevron tile and Moroccan pattern choices.

Hampshire country house

Samantha Watkins McRae

This is an example of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Hampshire with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Rustic Industrial Bath - Wycombe, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This bathroom design combines rustic and industrial features in a space that is unique, stylish, and relaxing. The master bath maximizes the space it occupies in the center of this octagonal-shaped house by creating an internal skylight that opens up to a high ceiling above the bathroom in the center of the home. It creates an architectural feature and also brings natural light into the room. The DuraSupreme vanity cabinet in a distressed finish is accented by a Ceasarstone engineered quartz countertop and eye-catching Sonoma Forge Waterfall spout faucet. A thresholdless shower with a rainfall showerhead, storage niches, and a river rock shower floor offer a soothing atmosphere. Photos by Linda McManis

Luxe Master Bathroom

ACH Design LLC

Clarity Northwest
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

French Country Farmhouse Master Bath

Maraya Interior Design

Old world style French Country Cottage Farmhouse featuring carved wood moldings and glass and ceramic tile. Kitchen with natural edge slate floors, limestone backsplashes, silver freestanding tub in master bath. Beautiful classic style, will not go out of style. We like to design appropriate to the home, keeping out of trending styles. Handpainted range hood and cabinetry. Project designed by Auriel Entrekin of Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Ynez, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Solvang, Hope Ranch, Olivos and Montecito, south to Hidden Hills and Calabasas.

Distressed Long Vanity in Master Bathroom with Room for Getting Ready

Denise Quade Design

This bathroom features a his and hers vanity. Her vanity has an off center sink which leaves a generous amount of countertop for getting ready. Hair dryer and curling iron pullout on the far right and make up storage in the three drawer base.

Freshwater Project

Lifestyle Home Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, beige benchtops and ceramic floors.

Spanish Casita by the Sea | Baja California

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Modern Farmhouse Guest Bath Remodel

Spaces to Aspire

Design ideas for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Cleveland with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Museum Way Townhome

Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer

The master bathroom is the perfect combination of glamour and functionality. The contemporary lighting fixture, as well as the mirror sconces, light the room. His and her vessel sinks on a granite countertop allow for ample space. Hand treated cabinets line the wall underneath the counter gives plenty of storage. The metallic glass tiling above the tub shimmer in the light giving a glamorous hue to the room.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and beige benchtops.

Hacienda Master Bath

Aesthetics Interiors Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

New Brighton 3 Bathroom Remodel 2019

Titus Contracting

Master bath with dual sink vanity.
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, shaker cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Contemporary Bath

Delta Faucet

The confident slant of the Pivotal™ Bath Collection makes it a striking addition to a bathroom’s contemporary geometry for a look that makes a statement.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Beige 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.