Photo of a large mediterranean master wet room bathroom in Perth with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and distressed cabinets.

Master Bathroom

Peace Design

This is an example of a country bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, distressed cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and marble benchtops.

Bathroom in Blue

De Meza + Architecture

An Architect's bathroom added to the top floor of a beautiful home. Clean lines and cool colors are employed to create a perfect balance of soft and hard. Tile work and cabinetry provide great contrast and ground the space. Photographer: Dean Birinyi

Forest Lake Renovation

YAMINI DESIGNS

A master bath renovation in a lake front home with a farmhouse vibe and easy to maintain finishes.
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, white tile, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, black floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, planked wall panelling and an undermount sink.

Penthouse Industrial Loft

JAB Design Group

Main bath with custom shower doors, vanity, and mirrors. Heated floors and toto smart toilet.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Transitional Bathroom

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a console sink, marble benchtops and grey benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom Design with Large Shower

KERV Interiors & KERV Installs

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

MASTER BATH DESIGN/REMODEL

Omega Construction and Design, Inc.

Greg Reigler
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with distressed cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

SA Casita / Guesthouse

Alison Giese Interiors

A custom floating vanity made of reclaimed wood, and a concrete composite vessel sink, along with subway tile run in a vertical off-set pattern keep the small space clean and free of visual clutter.

North Georgia French County Home

Craig Alan Homes, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and marble benchtops.

Stowe, Vermont Traditional Country Home

Patterson and Smith Construction, Inc.

Country master bathroom in Burlington with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet and white walls.

Walnut Creek Modern Farmhouse in Walnut Heights 94596

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Sophisticated Bathroom Elements

Reclaimed Wood San Diego

Client Reclaimed Douglas Fir wall
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Verdigris wall tiles and floor tiles both from Mandarin Stone. Bespoke vanity unit made from recycled scaffold boards and live edge worktop. Basin from William and Holland, brassware from Lusso Stone.

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.

Modern Texas Prefab

aamodt / plumb architects

Simple interiors with white, grey and black details and reclaimed wood in specific instances.
This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a trough sink, distressed cabinets, grey walls and grey floor.

Morrison House

kaemingkdesign

Modern Victorian farmhouse bathroom with marble shower and antique cabinetry. Complete redesign and remodel of a Victorian farmhouse in Portland, Or.

University Heights

Vault Interiors & Design, LLC

Master Bathroom - Photo by Mike Rebholz Photography.
This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, grey walls, subway tile, engineered quartz benchtops, marble floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Renovation

Serenity Renovation

Small country master bathroom in St Louis with distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and brown benchtops.

Sweet Cottage Kitchen & Bath in Barrington

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets

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.