Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Boston with an undermount tub, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, green walls and a one-piece toilet.

Guest Bathroom

ZeroEnergy Design

Photo by Eric Roth
This is an example of a modern bathroom in Boston with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile and an undermount tub.

Salle bain verte

LOON Interior Design

Dans cette magnifique salle de bain, nous avons tout cassé et tout refait. Le très beau carrelage vert installé en chevrons donne du caractère et du relief à la pièce. Nous avons également installé un parquet spécial pièce humique, et qui se marie très bien avec les couleurs choisies pour la SDB.

Commercial Warf Renovation

Clear Creek Architects, P.C.

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Sunset Hills

Hsu McCullough

Primary bathroom with views to backyard patio, gardens and swimming pool Landscape design by Meg Rushing Coffee Photo by Dan Arnold
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, stone slab, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Appleton Way

Peters Architecture

Clark Dugger Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, white walls, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Port Washington Residence

Soglia Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

Vaucluse Bathroom Renovation - Sydney

Minosa | Design Life Better

We can not over think these spaces, they are usually very tight and they require hi function and obviously a design aesthetic that is pleasing to the client. This space is and was no different, the original toilet was directly in front of the door and the first thing you would see upon entry, which meant the door was mostly closed. The real success of this design apart from the design aesthetic is the function, now on entry you see the vanity and from a function perspective this is the centre of the space; generally the last thing you use so it makes sense to be the first and last item of view and use. To maximise the space we chose to put the shower directly next to the bath and build the bath in so it is a wet area. This has many function benefits but for this small space it comes back to use of the floor space and the function. Storage is also always a big problem in apartment living in Sydney and this bathroom renovation is no different. At every turn we required storage, there is the recessed "shaving" cabinet over the Minosa ScoopED basin and single pullout drawer, there is a two door recessed cabinet over the in wall cistern which is cleverly tucked away behind the large floor to ceiling mirror panel and finally there are recessed niches concealed into the built up wall. So when considering your bathroom renovation, think not only about the aesthetic but the function - the more thought, the better the results. Design by Minosa Image by Nicole England

The Diplomat

Dan Brunn Architecture

Brandon Shigeta
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and a two-piece toilet.

Mid-Century Remodel

David Henig, Architect

Eric Rorer
Photo of a large midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Dreambuilder 17: Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront

Starr Custom Homes

This contemporary take on the classic beach house combines the traditional cottage look with contemporary elements. Three floors contain 3,452 SF of living space with four bedrooms, three baths, game room and study. A dramatic three-story foyer with floating staircase, a private third floor master suite and ocean views from almost every room make this a one-of-a-kind home. Deremer Studios

Projet d'aménagement intérieur

Yellow by Aurélie Delin

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, white tile, white walls, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Master bathroom

KuDa Photography

Designed by Nick Noyes Architecture and built by Don Tankersley & Co. Photo by KuDa Photography
Contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Modern Suburban Home

Patrick Farley Architect

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

House with a Red Wall

Kohn Shnier architects

This single family home sits on a tight, sloped site. Within a modest budget, the goal was to provide direct access to grade at both the front and back of the house. The solution is a multi-split-level home with unconventional relationships between floor levels. Between the entrance level and the lower level of the family room, the kitchen and dining room are located on an interstitial level. Within the stair space “floats” a small bathroom. The generous stair is celebrated with a back-painted red glass wall which treats users to changing refractive ambient light throughout the house. Black brick, grey-tinted glass and mirrors contribute to the reasonably compact massing of the home. A cantilevered upper volume shades south facing windows and the home’s limited material palette meant a more efficient construction process. Cautious landscaping retains water run-off on the sloping site and home offices reduce the client’s use of their vehicle. The house achieves its vision within a modest footprint and with a design restraint that will ensure it becomes a long-lasting asset in the community. Photo by Tom Arban

Getty Master Bathroom

David Johnston Architects

Jason Dewey Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub and beige tile.

The Country House

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white walls, painted wood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

California Beach House

Builder Boy

This beautiful bathroom vanity is custom made to accommodate a his and her section separated by a lowered make up counter. We partnered with Jennifer Allison Design on this project. Her design firm contacted us to paint the entire house - inside and out. Images are used with permission. You can contact her at (310) 488-0331 for more information.

Master bath Remodel

Paul R. Maina Builders

Maina Enterprises, LLC
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet and beige tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and an Undermount Tub

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.