Oak panelling and mirror creates a contemporary and spacious feel to a small cloakroom space. The glass shelves are illuminated to uplight the objects on display. The polished limestone floor has a contrast border. Photo Credit: David Churchill

M E A D O W

Evensen Design

Aaron Dougherty Photography
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls and limestone floors.

Condo with A View Seaport

AbbeyK, Inc.

Slab on back wall of shower gives the sense of being in the rainforest
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Scenic Montclair Refresh

Lane McNab Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

S&PB Renovation/Addition

Studio Durham Architects

View of Master Bathroom with Dressing Room beyond.
Small midcentury master bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

San Carlos Craftsman

Norwell Design Build

Cabinets by: Crystal Cabinet Works, Quarter Sawn White Oak, Inset Photo by: CHRISTOPHER STARK PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, limestone floors, an undermount sink and white benchtops.

HILLCREST ROAD

Peter Brock Architect

Design ideas for an arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, stone tile, white walls, limestone floors and limestone benchtops.

Alameda Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

We re-designed and renovated three bathrooms and a laundry/mudroom in this builder-grade tract home. All finishes were carefully sourced, and all millwork was designed and custom-built.

Transitional Bathroom

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, limestone floors and solid surface benchtops.

Marco Island Makeover

K2 Design Group, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, marble benchtops, ceramic tile, beige walls, limestone floors and an open shower.

HAUS WESSLING

schmid_holzbau

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, an alcove shower and limestone.

Balmain Terrace House

Annie Bowen Design

Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
This is an example of a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, subway tile, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

New Construction - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood

Luxe Remodel

Photo of a large mediterranean bathroom in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, limestone floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Coal Harbour

Alan O'Rourke Construction, Inc.

Angus Macgillivary
Mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Park Pl.

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hillside Hideaway : Grey Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

A bespoke bathroom designed to meld into the vast greenery of the outdoors. White oak cabinetry, limestone countertops and backsplash, custom black metal mirrors, and natural stone floors. The water closet features wallpaper from Kale Tree. www.kaletree.com

Curl Curl

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

This modern primary bath is a study in texture and contrast. The textured porcelain walls behind the vanity and freestanding tub add interest and contrast with the window wall's dark charcoal cork wallpaper. Large format limestone floors contrast beautifully against the light wood vanity. The porcelain countertop waterfalls over the vanity front to add a touch of modern drama and the geometric light fixtures add a visual punch. The 70" tall, angled frame mirrors add height and draw the eye up to the 10' ceiling. The textural tile is repeated again in the horizontal shower niche to tie all areas of the bathroom together. The shower features dual shower heads and a rain shower, along with body sprays to ease tired muscles. The modern angled soaking tub and bidet toilet round of the luxury features in this showstopping primary bath.

E CUMMINGS Architect PC

E CUMMINGS ARCHITECT PC

Photos: E Cummings Guest Master bathroom with frosted glass for privacy to toilet and shower rooms on left. Stone tile floor, cast stone countertop.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, white walls and limestone floors.

Gateway Contemporary

Archetype Design Studio, LLC

Massery Photography, Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass sheet wall, limestone floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and green walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Limestone 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.