Traditional master bathroom, Austin, Texas

This master bathroom was a challenge. It is so TINY and there was no room to expand it in any direction. So I did all the walls in glass tile (top to bottom) to actually keep it less busy with broken up lines. When you walk into this bathroom it's like walking into a jewerly box. It's stunning and it feels so much bigger too...We added a corner cabinet for more storage and that helped. The kitchen was entirely enclosed and we opened it up and did the columns in stone to match other elements of the house.

Summit Above-Garage Addition

CBH Architects

Above-the-garage addition of a master suite - master bedroom, bath, and walk-in closet. Photo shows master bath with custom-built rustic vanity topped by concrete sink/counter. Construction by Murphy General Contractors of South Orange, NJ; Photo by Greg Martz.

Master Bathroom

Rock Paper Hammer

Photography by Andrew Hyslop
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Louisville with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, cork floors, an alcove shower, glass tile and multi-coloured walls.

Clear Creek

Black Rock Design | Build

Beautiful remodel of master bathroom. This reminds us of our mountain roots with warm earth colors and wood finishes.
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a single vanity, timber, a vessel sink and a built-in vanity.

Lucas

Erin Sisson Design, LLC

Photo of a small eclectic bathroom in Dallas with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, a two-piece toilet, glass tile, multi-coloured walls and slate floors.

Townhouse : SO 7th, Fort Worth, TX

User

Elegant bathroom with french architectural elements. Custom design cabinets. Design provided by Grandeur Design.
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, green walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Honeybee Ridge Powder Room Remodel

Aesthetics Interiors Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, glass tile and travertine floors.

SITE UNSEEN- Haddonfield, New Jersey

Kevin Mason, Architect

REAL LIFE GLAMOUR There is something to be said about ease of use in a space, which can be a treat in and of itself. Separate bathtub and shower alcoves suited to their individual bathing activities flank a utilitarian workbench vanity.

Newport Master Bathroom

Bolen Designs

In this beautifully updated master bath, we removed the existing tub to create a walk-in shower. Modern floating vanities with a distressed white oak finish, topped with white quartz countertops and finished with brushed gold fixtures, this bathroom has it all - including touch LED lighted mirrors and a heated towel rack. The matching wood ceiling in the shower adds yet another layer of luxury to this spa-like retreat.

Full Bath

Bishop Design

Photo of a modern bathroom in Cincinnati with distressed cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, glass tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Elegant master bath

Lifestyle Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, glass tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

Sea Pines Remodel

StoneWorks, Inc.

Another guest bath, complete with shower tub combo and a glass tub wall, for a fresh, open feeling. The update includes beautiful, easy-to-maintain quartz countertop and white subway tile. The vanity is an antique cabinet, giving the room a great feel.

Skeen Basement

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Kris Palen
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Y&CW Renovation 3

Studio Durham Architects

View of shower stall with bench, and custom built door to exercise room beyond. Sylvain Cote
Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Piela Projects Clearwater Beach

Schoeman Construction

Barn Door leading to Master Bathroom
Small contemporary kids bathroom in Tampa with louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Custom Modern Contemporary Rainfall Shower Tile

In Your Space Interior Design

The dramatic white on white custom water fall shower wall starting at the coved ceiling and down the shower wall was designed and by the head designer, Runa Novak of In Your Space Interior Design. The curbless shower and trench drains are some of her signature designs. This Aspen Mountain Modern house was Designed by In Your Space Interior Design. Chicago, Aspen, and Denver. Please check out our before and after photos on our website - very entertaining and educational!

OlOld World Mansion, Interior Architecture & Material Selections

Susan Berry Design, Inc.

Elegant Ladies Master Bathroom. Old World detailing. Distressed antique vanity with marble top. Crystal chandeliers. Stepped jacuzzi tub with marble slabs and glass tiles. Walk in shower with stone wrapped archway. Travertine and glass tile patterns. Tile designs, material selections and interior architecture by Susan Berry Design, Inc. Decorating and building by owner. MLS photo.

TRANSITIONAL COASTAL IN BOCA RATON FLORIDA

Robyn Hughes

Rustic Modern Guest Bath with Barn Wood Vanity
Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Traditional master bathroom, Austin, Texas

BRY design

Dietrich Road

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Denash Photography
Large traditional master bathroom in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, glass tile, beige walls and travertine floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Glass Tile

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.