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.

Serene master suite

Studio Milne

“Milne’s meticulous eye for detail elevated this master suite to a finely-tuned alchemy of balanced design. It shows that you can use dark and dramatic pieces from our carbon fibre collection and still achieve the restful bathroom sanctuary that is at the top of clients’ wish lists.” Miles Hartwell, Co-founder, Splinter Works Ltd When collaborations work they are greater than the sum of their parts, and this was certainly the case in this project. I was able to respond to Splinter Works’ designs by weaving in natural materials, that perhaps weren’t the obvious choice, but they ground the high-tech materials and soften the look. It was important to achieve a dialog between the bedroom and bathroom areas, so the graphic black curved lines of the bathroom fittings were countered by soft pink calamine and brushed gold accents. We introduced subtle repetitions of form through the circular black mirrors, and the black tub filler. For the first time Splinter Works created a special finish for the Hammock bath and basins, a lacquered matte black surface. The suffused light that reflects off the unpolished surface lends to the serene air of warmth and tranquility. Walking through to the master bedroom, bespoke Splinter Works doors slide open with bespoke handles that were etched to echo the shapes in the striking marbleised wallpaper above the bed. In the bedroom, specially commissioned furniture makes the best use of space with recessed cabinets around the bed and a wardrobe that banks the wall to provide as much storage as possible. For the woodwork, a light oak was chosen with a wash of pink calamine, with bespoke sculptural handles hand-made in brass. The myriad considered details culminate in a delicate and restful space. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARMEL KING

Contemporary Retreat

Selle Valley Construction, Inc.

Faux bamboo finished flat paneled DeWils Taurus cabinets pop in this gray monochromatic master bathroom. Atlas Homewares 8" chrome pulls accentuate the horizontal theme carried throughout. Cabinets are topped with Pental quartz counters in "Coastal Gray" with matching backsplash, undercounter Kohler Arhcer sink and Grohe Europlus faucet. Flooring and shower walls are 12x24" Limestone tiles in "Gris," with matching shower pan. Grohe Euphoria chrome fixtures match the coordinate with the chrome linear shower drain, bathroom accessories and shower glass door handle. Matching Tech Lighting Gia Mirror with LED lighting are mounted on top of a counter to ceiling mirror, centered over each sink. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier.

M E A D O W

Evensen Design

Aaron Dougherty Photography
Inspiration for 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.

Lafayette

TaC studios, architects

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, grey walls and limestone floors.

EL OESTE

Scala Construction Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Calibogue Cay in Sea Pines

StoneWorks, Inc.

Inside the walk-in curbless shower we have the same 8 x 16 Portuguese Limestone walls from the outside, with an attractive accent border of mixed mosaic. The top of the border is capped with a pencil ledge of St. Classica Limestone. The very top ledge in the shower is a Calacatta Gold wall cap.

Bathroom Remodel - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood

Luxe Remodel

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Spanish Bungalow

Angela Dechard Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls and limestone floors.

Day House, Big Sur

JJJ Interiors

Fun guest bathroom with custom designed tile from Fireclay, concrete sink and cypress wood floating vanity
Small modern 3/4 wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Hillside Hideaway : Green Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

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

Powder Room

Centennial Kitchen & Bath

Re-purposed sewing cabinet used for vanity, Native Trails hand hammered copper sink
This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, red walls and limestone floors.

Traditional Home Build In Maison du lac

Integrity Builders

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, limestone, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Newport Coast

SIDG Design

Guest bathroom features a floating cabinet with a vessel sink, brass details in the plumbing add warmth. The shower has a floating bench and the floor pan shows a finger tile.

West End Aspen Home

Inplace, LTD

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Morton St, NY Master Bath

Artistic Tile

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, brown walls and limestone floors.

Transitional Bathroom

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

Bathrooms

Creative Interiors Inc.

Traditional master bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, stone tile and limestone floors.

park lawn project

XTC Design Incorporated

A monochromatic colour & textural scheme with the accent colour of blue incorporated with glass tiles on the entire end walls of the room, including the dropped ceiling, shortening the visual length of the space and creating drama. A custom designed freestanding vanity with a mid-century modern aesthetic has finger pull cut-outs to keep a streamlined look. The mirror is also a custom design, a shadow-box with a sandblasted band around the perimeter for backlighting. This master suite is in keeping with the Danish Modern design influence which boasts clean and minimal aesthetics. Arnal Photography

Coconut Grove Penthouse

Mark Adam Studio

Design ideas for a large industrial master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

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.