Michelle Wise
Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Indianapolis with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, blue walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Mollie's Shotgun Reno

AJM Design+Build

This is an example of a small country master bathroom in New Orleans with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Wildfeather Lodge

Roughing It In Style

This is an example of a small country bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Dauphine Street Renovation

MOSS KITCHENS

B Dudek
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mirror tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Colonial White

Classic Granite & Marble

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

CRAFTSMAN RENOVATION

EcoHaven

Everyone oohs and ahhs over this orange bathroom! Marble hex tiles on the floor, classic subway tile, transitional style brushed nickel bath fixtures from Delta Faucet, black wrought iron West Elm Mirror, Restoration Hardware industrial-style sconces with Edison bulbs, West Elm chandelier (that mirrors the hex floor) and furniture-like vanity made for an eclectic and fun hall bathroom.

Bridger Hills II

Brechbuhler Architects

This is an example of a country bathroom in Other with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Gorgeous Custom Bathroom with Extra Large Shower

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Juli
Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

The Reclaimed Sanctuary

Mantis Design + Build, LLC

Photography by Paul Linnebach
Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Two Full Bathroom remodel - San Jose

Sami And Sons Remodeling

His and Her Shower, Stand shower
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Rustic Master Bath with a toilet room

Right Built

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lower Whitefish Lake 10

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Gorgeous Custom Bathroom with Extra Large Shower

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Juli
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Elk Park Ranch Guest Bath

Fusion Interiors

This guest bath features an elevated vanity with a stone floor accent visible from below the vanity that is duplicate in the shower. The cabinets are a dark grey and are distressed adding to the rustic luxe quality of the room. Photo by Chris Marona Tim Flanagan Architect Veritas General Contractor Finewood Interiors for cabinetry Light and Tile Art for lighting and tile and counter tops.

Great Falls Farmhouse Master Bath

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

Dimitri Ganas - PhotographybyDimitri.net
Large country master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Quite Right!

Calming Spaces Interiors, Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Mollie's Shotgun Reno

AJM Design+Build

Small country master bathroom in New Orleans with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bathrooms

Southampton Builders

Jonathan Nutt
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, green floor and a hinged shower door.

Possum Kingdom Lake Estate

User

Large mediterranean master bathroom in Dallas with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors and granite benchtops.

La Plata County Ranch House

REYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATES

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Albuquerque with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, red tile, stone tile, beige walls and slate floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Granite 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.