This is an example of a large master bathroom in Santa Barbara with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Baño

Laladecor - Reformas y Home Staging

Small modern bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

SD Modern

aaNovo

Photo of a modern master wet room bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Grayson

WEST BAY HOMES real estate development

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Echo Brickell

The Wall Studio LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

In famiglia, nella casa per sempre - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, green walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

RED TIDE HOUSE

Casa Dash Designs

Powder room, Wallcovering from Serena and Lily and shelf from Ets.
This is an example of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with a one-piece toilet, blue tile, light hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Westchester Traditional

Chango

Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with a one-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

W 80th

CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO

This is an example of a country bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and white benchtops.

Breach Inlet Getaway

Herlong Architects

Inspiration for a beach style master bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Photo of a mid-sized modern wet room bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn

lisa furey interiors

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Philadelphia with a freestanding tub, gray tile, marble, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey cabinets, a corner shower, beige floor, grey benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

49th Place

Two Hawks Design and Development

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Phoenix with a claw-foot tub, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

Amyand 188 A

GOATER JONES London Ltd

Fresh Photo House www.freshphotohouse.com Interiors by: Sofitsi Design www.sofitsidesign.com
Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

302 Orchid

Teale Architecture

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

DOCTOR ACHUCARRO

ATEHOME

PIEDRA, PAPEL Y ....MADERA
Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Bilbao with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, pebble tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Rockville

Jennifer Radakovic Design

Large country master bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Hermosa Beach Strand Residence

Laney LA, Inc.

Shower detailing
Inspiration for a small beach style kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Big EZ Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, beige walls and light hardwood floors.

Dressing Area off Master Bath

New Old, LLC

Photo of a country bathroom in Charlotte with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors and wood benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

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.