Candy
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo and a shower curtain.

Powder room in London, UK

Kreoo

"Nabhi Bowl No. 3" sink and tray by Kreoo in Grey St. Marie marble. Featured in a powder room designed by Tara Bernerd. London, UK Photo: James Merrell

The Sandcastle Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Vernon

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops and an open shower.

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株式会社モスハウス田端

Mid-sized asian master bathroom in Kobe with multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, beige floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Thomosino

User

Three Pillars Media
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Omaha with distressed cabinets, glass-front cabinets, blue walls, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Master shower

Aanensen’s Designers Builders Craftsmen

Small beach style 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops and beige floor.

Phoenix, Arizona | Verde Vista - Castillo Clover Secondary Bathroom

Brightland Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

The Sandcastle Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Large beach style master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

SAN ZENO HOUSE

K.B. Ristrutturazioni S.r.l.

FRANCESCO BONATO
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with distressed cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and an open shower.

Curl Curl

Dinkum Building

Conversion of a three bedroom beach cottage to a Hamptons four bedroom, 3 bathroom, open plan kitchen, lounge, large office space and dining room. Features were vaulted ceilings, exposed rafters and V joint lining boards. Materials included Hardies Scyon Linea weatherboards, exposed internal rafters with expressed V joint linings boards on top with Barn style sliding doors and custom joinery.

Vernon

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops and an open shower.

Contemporary Renovation in D.C.

BradBern

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Village Loft

Alpha Genesis Design Build LLC.

Alpha Genesis Design Build, LLC
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Philadelphia with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Apple Valley Lake House

marilynyoder

Half Bath with a custom sink with wall mounted faucet and round mirror. Dark Blue walls for a pop of color against the neutral space. A sliding barn door give the room privacy.

Vernon

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops and an open shower.

Project Deerwood

Michelle Berwick Design

Design: Michelle Berwick Photos: Ingrid Punwani
Inspiration for a large country bathroom in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bath

Aanensen’s Designers Builders Craftsmen

Covered Bridge Custom Home

Luxe Homes and Design

Beth Fellhoelter
Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Islander

Unique Homestays

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Cornwall with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Light Hardwood 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.