LED STRIP LIGHT UNDER FLOATING VANITY ADDS TO THE GLAMOUR OF THIS CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured benchtops and a drop-in sink.

A Star is Born!

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Gold, Grey, and White Bathroom Remodel

Nomad Remodeling & Outdoors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

West 71st Street Addition & Whole House

Schloegel Design Remodel

We used the concept of a European wet room to maximize shower space. The natural and aqua color scheme is carried through here and seen in the unique tile inset. The straight lines of the brick set tile are offset by the organic pebble floor.

Herringbone Matte Blue Glass Tile

Fireclay Tile

A dynamic duo, blue glass tile and a floral wallpaper join up to create a bewitching bathroom. DESIGN Ginny Macdonald, Styling by CJ Sandgren PHOTOS Jessica Bordner, Sara Tramp Tile Shown: 2x12, 4x12, 1x1 in Blue Jay Matte Glass Tile

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile and black floor.

SM Ranch House

Studio McGee

Large transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Barnsbury House

Brian O'Tuama Architects

A modern bathroom with a mid-century influence
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in London with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black and white tile, cement tile, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, grey walls, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation

Designtank

Transitional kids bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Large Master Bath with Earth Tones

The Cabinet Cove

Beautiful and spacious master bath remodel from a Medford NJ home. This luxurious bathroom features a color scheme with earth tones. The double sink vanity is the oak wood, driftwood color stain from the Bertch brand. It also has a center tower with a glass mullion door. Granite countertops and oil rubbed bronze faucets and hardware also add great character. The large tiled shower also has a unique pebble stone tile floor. The large freestanding tub also contributes to the spa-like feeling of this fabulous bathroom.

Midcentury Modern Hall Bathroom Transformation

Blue Eye Interiors

Revive a cramped hall bathroom into a midcentury modern space with contemporary influences.
Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

1030 KIngs

BAUFORMAT

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Sanctuary Lakes Project

MontClaire Interiors

Bathroom Renovation
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a floating 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.

Zen Bathroom with Living/Green wall known as Vertical Garden

GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC

Modern Minimalist bathroom with wooden wall panel and built-in green/living wall to bring outdoors in.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Whole House Remodel

PFC Remodeling & Construction

PLM WebBuilders
This is an example of a large traditional bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, terra-cotta tile, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bachelor Bath

Casita Palma Design and Construction, LLC

Rustic Barn Door Vanity yet modern.
Inspiration for an industrial bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Remodel - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood

Luxe Remodel

This is an example of a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Cliff Top project

Nimmo Nielsen Collective

Simon Whitbread Photography
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, flat-panel cabinets, a vessel sink, light wood cabinets and multi-coloured benchtops.

Kitchen + Bath

Eve Gianni Art + Design

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Multi-Coloured Benchtops

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.