A guest bath gets a revamp with a modern floating bamboo veneer vanity. A wall hiding support beams is clad in warm wood. shell glass pendants drop from the ceiling, framing in a blue tile backsplash. Blue tile runs behind the commode adding a fun detail and pop of color. The shower remains a calm space with large format shimmery white tiles and a frameless glass enclosure.

BATTERSEA TOWNHOUSE

Indie & Co.

bespoke, gunmetal, marble, minimalist, modern, neutral
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

California Cool

Blythe Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in San Diego with blue walls, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Master bathroom featuring freestanding tub, white oak vanity and linen cabinet, large format porcelain tile with a concrete look. Brass fixtures and bronze hardware.

Transitional Bathroom Remodeling In Uptown (Chicago, IL)

123 Remodeling Inc.

We wanted to update the master bathroom to be a more modern and open layout. There were existing skylights that we wanted to utilize and brighten the space because it was dark, dated, and closed off, making the layout inefficient. The client also wanted to add a tub, which did not exist. We reconfigured the entire layout to allow for adding a freestanding tub. We accomplished this by designing the shower and tub area to create a wet room on one side of the space.

Classic Modern Bathroom Project

Remedy Design LLC

Inspiration for a small midcentury bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

modern home in burlingame

building Lab, inc.

Warm terracotta floor tiles and white wall tiles by CLE. New high window at shower for privacy. Brass fixtures (Kohler Moderne Brass) and custom cabinets.

Loft Guest Bathroom Remodel

Iv Design

Small modern bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Lakeside Lane

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Laurel Lane Master Suite

Swiatocha Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

NY | Project H

Kemi Collective

Cramped en-suite bathroom revived into airy spa-like sanctuary. Floor to ceiling cement-like geometric patterned tile contrasted with large-format subway and accented with black: faucets, shower systems (including a rain shower) , linear drain and accessories. Floating vanity w/drawers offers ample storage without taking up too much space.

Clifton Master Ensuite

User

Set within a classic 3 story townhouse in Clifton is this stunning ensuite bath and steam room. The brief called for understated luxury, a space to start the day right or relax after a long day. The space drops down from the master bedroom and had a large chimney breast giving challenges and opportunities to our designer. The result speaks for itself, a truly luxurious space with every need considered. His and hers sinks with a book-matched marble slab backdrop act as a dramatic feature revealed as you come down the steps. The steam room with wrap around bench has a built in sound system for the ultimate in relaxation while the freestanding egg bath, surrounded by atmospheric recess lighting, offers a warming embrace at the end of a long day.

Luxury Lake Home

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Lower level custom bath cabinets.
Large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary Kitchen & Bath Renovation

Plus Interiors

This gorgeous bathroom renovation features floating cabinets with a light beachwood finish. Interior design by Mused Interiors Architecture by Clifford Planning & Architecture Featuring cabinetry by Plus Interiors

INKE | Bathroom

Ke Design Collective Inc.

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Wild Rose - Aliso

Well Done Building & Design

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Vibe

Julie Deuble

Design ideas for an industrial master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, green tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Concord Bathroom Renovation - Edina

Thompson Construction

White oak vanity
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a shower/bathtub combo and an open shower.

Naturally Zen

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

This South Florida Master bath combines soft natural finishes with crisp white limestone look porcelain tiles to create an serene spa like setting. The slight movement of the lovely quartz countertop softens the space while the vessel sinks take the elegance of this bathroom to another level.

411 Cornish Way

Real Time Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Light Wood 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.