Red Ranch Studio photography
Large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Master Bath Retreat

Eco Choice Interiors

BAC Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with subway tile, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white floor.

Whole House Remodel: Pennington Hopewell, NJ

Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.

The sons inspiration he presented us what industrial factory. We sourced tile which resembled the look of an old brick factory which had been painted and the paint has begun to crackle and chip away from years of use. A custom industrial vanity was build on site with steel pipe and reclaimed rough sawn hemlock to look like an old work bench. We took old chain hooks and created a towel and robe hook board to keep the hardware accessories in continuity with the bathroom theme. We also chose Brizo's industrial inspired faucets because of the wheels, gears, and pivot points.

Arcadia

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Shelves

R|House Design Build

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops and an undermount sink.

My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio

Adrienne DeRosa

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. One of the most recent renovations is the guest bathroom, located on the first floor. Complete with a standing shower, the room successfully incorporates elements of various styles toward a harmonious end. The vanity was a cabinet from Arhaus Furniture that was used for a store staging. Raymond and Jennifer purchased the marble top and put it on themselves. Jennifer had the lighting made by a husband-and-wife team that she found on Instagram. "Because social media is a great tool, it is also helpful to support small businesses. With just a little hash tagging and the right people to follow, you can find the most amazing things," she says. Lighting: Triple 7 Recycled Co.; sink & taps: Kohler Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

1854 Farmhouse Transformation

La Bella Casa Interior Designs

By installing a shed dormer we gained significant head clearance as well as square footage to have this beautiful walk in shower added in place of a smaller tub with no clearance.

Via Dona - Rustic Ranch

John Anthony Drafting & Design

Design ideas for a transitional master wet room bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Burlingame new residence

Thornton Weiler Architecture

Mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in San Francisco with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

The Village Condo at Mountain Park

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Condo Master Bath with travertine floors and countertops, custom cabinets with rope molding, large bathtub, steam room, and heated floors
Mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

White Plains House

Andrew Mikhael Architect

Photos by John Porcheddu
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in New York with a trough sink, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and a two-piece toilet.

Krenek Road

Diamond D Custom Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a small mediterranean bathroom in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an urinal, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, a vessel sink and a single vanity.

Vintage Modern Luxurious Bathroom Renovation

Bardi Designs

This small Bathroom carries the WOW factor. Adorned with subway tile with a mosaic insert, Concrete floors and a vintage style vanity it is full of charm!

19th Century Parlor inspired Master bath

Ridgecrest Designs

This 19th century inspired bathroom features a custom reclaimed wood vanity designed and built by Ridgecrest Designs, curbless and single slope walk in shower. The combination of reclaimed wood, cement tiles and custom made iron grill work along with its classic lines make this bathroom feel like a parlor of the 19th century.

Bathroom and mudroom addition

Ken Spears Construction

The clients needed a larger space for a bathroom and closet. They also wanted to move the laundry room upstairs from the basement. We added a room addition with a laundry / mud room, master bathroom with a wet room and enlarged the existing closet. We also removed the flat roof over the bedroom and added a pitched roof to match the existing. The color of the house is going to be changed from yellow to white siding. The tub and shower is in the same “wet room” with plenty of natural light into the room. White subway tile be on the walls. The laundry room sink was repurposed and refinished to be used here. New tile floor was also installed.

Modern Farmhouse New Build

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

A Luxurious Farmhouse with a Relaxed Sense of Style

Bardi Designs

Tad Davis Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country bathroom in Raleigh with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Arcadia

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Contemporary Master Bath and Family Room Built-ins

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography New master bathroom and built-ins in the family room.
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
Large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Subway 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.