A baby was on the way and time was of the essence when the clients, a young family, approached us to re-imagine the interior of their three storey Victorian townhouse. Within a full redecoration, we focussed the budget on the key spaces of the kitchen, family bathroom and master bedroom (sleep is precious, after all) with entertaining and relaxed family living in mind. The new interventions are designed to work in harmony with the building’s period features and the clients’ collections of objects, furniture and artworks. A palette of warm whites, punctuated with whitewashed timber and the occasional pastel hue makes a calming backdrop to family life.

San Diego Asian Master Bathroom

Bella Designs

Photo of a large asian master bathroom in Phoenix with an integrated sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, purple walls and bamboo floors.

Balta's Bathrooms

JEM Remodel & Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, terra-cotta tile, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink and glass benchtops.

Modern White

Scavolini Store Chicago

This elegant classic contemporary white kitchen is designed in an absolute white glossy lacquer from Scavolini. Rustic medium toned wood floors and a light tan wall color create a warmth in the space. A large island features a bar sink perfect for entertaining. Enough space for 4 white bar stools with chrome base are the perfect addition. White quartz counter tops are brought up the back splash behind the cooktop and sink by the window. This powder room is located directly off the front foyer main entrance. A rustic medium wood floor warms up the gray tones used throughout. A suspended curved iron gray glossy lacquer vanity cabinet is by Scavolini with a perfectly matching glossy tempered glass counter top and integrated sink. Wall mount chrome faucet is the perfect accessory that pics up the silver vine like pattern on the wall paper. This master bath layout is a long galley featuring full tub, WC and steam shower (not shown). The his and hers suspended vanities are on opposite sides of the bathroom in iron gray glossy tempered glass with chrome bridge style handles. The matte tempered glass counter top is an exact color match and features an under mount porcelain white sink basin. Wall mount chrome faucet is beneath a 'wall accessory bar' perfect for keeping items off the counter top. This 2nd bathroom is on the top floor of this townhouse. The cabinetry is suspended but featuring large drawers for plenty of storage. Melamine decor door is in a grey teak textured finish giving the otherwise white space warmth and contrast. A solid block white sink basin has a chrome deck mount faucet. Mirror and lights are from Scavolini. The side bar accessory with towel bar is also from Scavolini and perfect for storing small items off the counter top. Photo by Martin Vecchio.

Audria Falls

Room Resolutions

A newly designed Master Bathroom reflecting the feeling of Hollywood swank, shines with large scale 12 x 24 tile and glass inserts, reflecting the over 300 individual crystals in the chandelier, and pebble flooring in the matching his and her luxurious showers. Hollywood lights and sparkling hardware, are featured on the leather covered make-up vanity. A small tufted bench for our Hollywood Glam Gal to sit on, to ready herself for her day, adorns the vanity. A smart jewelry case with a front, long mirror, made for a perfect close-by, wall mounted, easily accessible piece. The black glass, wall-mounted vanities with functional drawers support an over-sized white porcelain sink. With a sleek mirror behind and the side mounted glittering sconces, glamorous viewing and sparkles abound. Photography by Grey Crawford

Upper West Side II

Weil Friedman Architects

Custom vanity cabinet in cerused oak with Glassos counter top in the Guest Bath. The floor is Artistic Tile's Foliage marble mosaic tile with a white Thassos tile border. Photo by J. Nefsky

Bathrooms

MEL/ARCH architectural studio

the objective in this bathroom was to provide a clean hygienic environment with plenty of natural daylight. The space had to have a open flowing feeling

Chestnut Hill

Marie Share Interiors

Marie Share Interiors
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Boston with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls and porcelain floors.

Park Ave. Renovation

Elite Builders

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, terra-cotta tile, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Costa Mesa Guest Bathroom

Inspire Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

GLASS SPA

User

Tim Souza
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Sophisticated colors in an Alamo Heights home

Paper Moon Painting

The design team at Bel Atelier selected lovely, sophisticated colors throughout the spaces in this elegant Alamo Heights home. This wallpapered master bath vanity alcove is sheer perfection! Love the details.

San Francisco Edwardian remodel

Brian Dittmar Design, Inc.

David Duncan Livingston
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, glass tile, a vessel sink, glass benchtops and gray tile.

Christmas in Poway

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and a two-piece toilet.

Master Bathroom

User

Hovde Construction Services custom built the vanity in this master bathroom. We designed the bathroom to allow windows in the South wall to help keep the bathroom warm in the winter. The shower is tucked in the corner within the dormer roof and with a view to the woods beyond.

Nazareth Master Bathroom

Jarrett Design

A former client came to us to renovate her cramped master bathroom into a serene, spa-like setting. Armed with an inspiration photo from a magazine, we set out and commissioned a local, custom furniture maker to produce the cabinetry. The hand-distressed reclaimed wormy chestnut vanities and linen closet bring warmth to the space while the painted shiplap and white glass countertops brighten it up. Handmade subway tiles welcome you into the bright shower and wood-look porcelain tile offers a practical flooring solution that still softens the space. It’s not hard to imagine yourself soaking in the deep freestanding tub letting your troubles melt away. Matt Villano Photography

Elegant San Diego Bathrooms

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Master Bath
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile and grey walls.

Japanese Inspired Home Remodel in Pleasant Hill

Thomas Designs | Design with a Conscience

Design ideas for a small asian master bathroom with furniture-like cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink and glass benchtops.

Copper hammered sink with wall mounted faucet

Destination Design, LLC

Hammered sink bowl and wall mounted faucet create more space in this small area. A custom mirror and side sconces give lots of light without any glare. Pam Ferderbar, Photographer

Nazareth Master Bathroom

Jarrett Design

Bathroom Design Ideas with Furniture-like Cabinets and Glass Benchtops

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.