master shower with cedar lined dry sauna
Photo of an expansive modern wet room bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam, panelled walls and with a sauna.

Alpen Glow

Revive Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, with a sauna, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Putnam Valley Lakehouse

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, limestone floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Attic Hiva Oa

Viemme61®

La sauna classica, che rispetta i canoni della tradizione nordica, rivive in tutta l'autenticità della cultura finlandese: il colore marrone chiaro e la presenza di nodi a vista rendono infatti immediatamente distinguibile questo tipo di legno, proveniente dalle migliori selezioni delle piantagioni Svedesi e Finlandesi. L’utilizzo responsabile e la gestione ecosostenibile delle foreste permettono di operare, lungo tutto il ciclo di lavorazione, nel pieno rispetto della natura. Un’atmosfera calda e accogliente che viene proposta all'interno di questa sauna

Lehmann-Bolduc residence

Architectes Clermont St-Germain

japonese bathroom
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, with a sauna, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Bathroom Design Ideas with with a Sauna and Exposed Beam

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.