The stunning soaking tub has a ledge wide enough for a wine glass. Photo by Brian Wilson
Large modern master bathroom in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Vintage Modern California Cottage

SH interiors

Amy Williams Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic kids bathroom in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Wilson Aging in Place/Universal Design Bathroom

Windows to the Walls Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, recycled glass benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Nautical Beach Condo

Amanda Webster Design

Photo: Jessie Preza
Design ideas for a beach style master bathroom in Jacksonville with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and recycled glass benchtops.

bathroom remodel

Lakeside Interiors

This is a view of the new sink and linen closet, toilet and storage unit across from it. There used to be a pedestal sink where the linen closet is. Fern Allison

BEVERLY HILLS

Prime Design Tasmania Pty Ltd

Modern master bathroom in Hobart with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, black tile, black and white tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Diego Perez

Shower
This is an example of a modern master bathroom in Miami with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bronxville Bath Renovation

Laura Molina Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet and a floating vanity.

Dream Design Master Bath

Pillar 3 Design Group

BC Woodworking painstakinly crafted this bench to Pillar 3's exacting design specifications. Result - bench and top of tub surfaces occupy the same seamless plane. The bench appears to penetrate the glass and continues into the steam shower. Photo by Brian Wilson

Dream Design Master Bath

Pillar 3 Design Group

Pillar 3 Designed this bathroom for a high powered Lexington couple with a keen eye for design. They wanted a sanctuary where they could unwind. Now they can enjoy a glass of wine in the soaking tub and release the stresses of the day in their new steam shower. The steam shower features aromatherapy, and chroma (light) therapy. Radiant heat in the floor ensures that toes stay toasty, and new skylights bring in natural light. Design by Pillar 3 Design Group. General Contractor Kirby Geiger. Project management by Pillar 3 and Kirby Geiger. Photo by Brian Wilson

BEVERLY HILLS

Prime Design Tasmania Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in Hobart with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, black tile, black and white tile, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors and recycled glass benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Recycled 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.