THINKING INSIDE THE BOX- Scotch Plains, New Jersey

DROPLETS OF WATER appear to fall from and into blue pools in this corner shower stall. Glass tiles, perfectly matched in color, come from two different makers. Higher cost of glass tile is offset by inexpensive ceramic tile's lower cost.

Bathroom remodel

HGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made Easy

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, travertine floors, granite benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, an alcove shower, a drop-in sink and a shower curtain.

Saint George Reserve

Carrick Custom Home Design

Teressa Sorensen
Photo of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Salt Lake City with beige walls, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, glass tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

New Life and New Spin on Fontana Home

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

To move or not to move — that is the question many homeowners are asking as they consider whether to upgrade their existing residence or pack up and find a new one. It was that exact question that was discussed by this homeowner as they evaluated their traditional two-story home in Fontana. Built in 2001, this cedar-sided 3,500-square-foot home features five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and a full basement. During renovation projects like the these, we have the ability and flexibility to work across many different architectural styles. Our main focus is to work with clients to get a good sense of their personal style, what features they’re most attracted to, and balance those with the fundamental principles of good design – function, balance, proportion and flow – to make sure that they have a unified vision for the home. After extensive demolition of the kitchen, family room, master bath, laundry room, powder room, master bedroom and adjacent hallways, we began transforming the space into one that the family could truly utilize in an all new way. In addition to installing structural beams to support the second floor loads and pushing out two non-structural walls in order to enlarge the master bath, the renovation team installed a new kitchen island, added quartz countertops in the kitchen and master bath plus installed new Kohler sinks, toilets and accessories in the kitchen and bath. Underscoring the belief that an open great room should offer a welcoming environment, the renovated space now offers an inviting haven for the homeowners and their guests. The open family room boasts a new gas fireplace complete with custom surround, mantel and bookcases. Underfoot, hardwood floors featuring American walnut add warmth to the home’s interior. Continuity is achieved throughout the first floor by accenting posts, handrails and spindles all with the same rich walnut.

Rue Michael Bath

Fisher Gross Kitchen & Bath Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, blue tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, glass tile, a vessel sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Master Bath

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

This master bathroom was updated and upgraded. The design plan started with keeping the tub but upgrading the shower. Taking down half of the wall between the shower and the tub opened the space up. Beautiful tile, glass walls, and upgraded plumbing fixtures created the spa-like feel these folks were after. High-end quartz was used both on the tub deck and for the countertop. Vessel sinks and modern faucets sit on top of a beautiful vanity with some traditional details and modern bar pulls. A custom framed mirror matches the vanity and that color is repeated in the woven window treatment. Wood panels cover the front of the tub. The walls were covered in metallic glass tiles and wallpaper with a subtle metallic finish for an added sophisticated detail. We were on board from start to finish working with local contractors to execute the design.

Manor master bath

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

The task was to renovate a dated master bath without changing the original foot print. The client wanted a larger shower, more storage and the removal of a bulky jacuzzi. Sea glass hexagon tiles paired with a silver blue wall paper created a calm sea like mood.

Martis Camp 182

MWA, Inc.

Photographer: Vance Fox
Arts and crafts bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, brown tile, glass tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, grey floor and beige benchtops.

Spa Bath

JMR Designs, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtops.

Laguna Beach Master Bath 2

Vision Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Bathroom and SIDLER Mirror in The Residences at the Sawyer, Sacramento, CA

SIDLER®

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Home Renovation

Preferred General Contracting, Inc.

Desiree Henderson
Large transitional master wet room bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, marble floors, marble benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Von Hake Vegasbath

KHJ Designs LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and beige benchtops.

Paradise- New Build

Lyrd Interiors

This is an example of a kids bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cherrywood Bath

Andrea Jakubczak Interior Design

Transitional bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sea Inspired Bathroom Update

HC Remodel & Design

Thomas Grady Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Laguna Beach Master Bath 2

Vision Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Sheffield Master Suite

RJ Builders, Inc.

This master suite was in need of an update! Angled walls were removed in the bedroom and bathroom to create a more pleasing design. The client's bathroom gained a double vanity and more storage. Not to mention a larger shower with a recessed shampoo niche and a bench. The half wall helps provide privacy as well as a place to hang towels.

Master Bath

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

Rough Creek Ranch House

Steve Bumpas Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Glass Tile and Beige 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.