An oasis for the girls to get ready in the morning with a six-drawer vanity, maximizing their space for products and Avanti Quartz countertops to withstand the years to come. Honed Hex Carrara floors throughout and shower walls with beveled 3x6 subway tiles. The shower is accented with a custom niche and mother of pearl/mirrored mosaic tiles, wrapped with stone. Chrome fixtures throughout, giving the space a transitional, clean, fresh look!

Design Build Modern Farmhouse

YW Builders Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Herritage Green Ranch

TVL Creative Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Primary Bath

Studio QL

This is the shower side view of the primary bath vanity.
Photo of a midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Guest Bathroom - North Park CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Elevate your guest bathroom to a realm of modern elegance with our captivating remodel, drawing inspiration from a sophisticated color palette of gray, crisp white, and natural wood tones. This design effortlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with functional elements, resulting in a welcoming space that's both stylish and practical.

Mid Century Master Bath

Jennifer Ryan Design

Bathroom renovation included using a closet in the hall to make the room into a bigger space. Since there is a tub in the hall bath, clients opted for a large shower instead.

Japandi Home

SDA Architects

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

Custom Contemporary Master Suite

Blue Eye Interiors

Accentuate a contemporary master suite with custom tiles and pops of color.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Albuquerque with light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Skovlund Interiors

Large country master bathroom in Boston with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Scandinavian Retreat Bathroom

Beyond Kitchens

Photographer: Marit Williams Photography
Inspiration for a large scandinavian master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Eco-Luxury in Glenview

The Home Co.

Design ideas for a small scandinavian master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Picard

Gregory Colston Architect

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Warm Contemporary Master Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Early 2000s house. Bathroom had square shower, toilet room, and decked in tub they never used. Changed layout for shower to be next to window, frosted the glass for privacy. Porcelain large tiles in shower. Shower controls are placed by entrance for easy access.

Rénovation d'un appartement parisien

ENTRE-LIEUX, Bureau d'architecture HMONP

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Bli Bli Beauty

Dall Designer Homes

The custom cabinetry in this bathroom provides ample storage and even houses a laundry chute, to help keep the space tidy. The large arched mirror is a stunning feature and bounces light throughout the space.

Bali-Style Primary Bathroom

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Woburn Ensuite

Jo & Co Interior Design

Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in Wellington with light wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Owner's Bathroom New Toilet Location

Thayer Design Build

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Dinzole Beach Condo

Sognare Unlimited

Small beach style master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

En Suite Bad in Hofheim am Taunus

Eva Lorey Innenarchitektur

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Frankfurt with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and a Niche

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.