Beautiful bathroom design in Rolling Hills. This bathroom includes limestone floor, a floating white oak vanity and amazing marble stonework
Photo of an expansive modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a hot tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, limestone floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and panelled walls.

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Alli Rader Creative

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Japanese-Inspired Modern Family Home in Vancouver

PlaidFox Studio

We designed this modern family home from scratch with pattern, texture and organic materials and then layered in custom rugs, custom-designed furniture, custom artwork and pieces that pack a punch.

Master Bathroom Remodel - Bloomingdale NW DC

Monumental Contractors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Modern Regency Master Bath

Habitat Roche

Part of a larger renovation, this master bath nods to the regency style with distressed wood paneling providing warmth and character. A freestanding soaker tub contrasts against the wood paneling, while a moroccan lantern provides sets the mood for a restorative bathing experience.

Meadowlark New Build

MC Designs and Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Calgary with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, wood-look tile, white walls, concrete floors, with a sauna, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

appartamento da vivere insieme

Isabella Maruti e Paola Bonfante architette

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Milan with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a hot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

appartamento da vivere insieme

Isabella Maruti e Paola Bonfante architette

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Milan with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a hot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

LS bathroom

XYZ PLANS

Existing bathroom redesign using contemporary language
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Master Bathroom Remodel - Bloomingdale NW DC

Monumental Contractors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Meadowlark New Build

MC Designs and Interiors

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Calgary with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, wood-look tile, white walls, concrete floors, with a sauna, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Monterey

Thomas Philips Woodworking LTD.

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, brown walls, porcelain floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired

Turner Design Firm

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls, concrete floors, concrete benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

CASA CON BELLA VISTA

Viù studio di Architettura

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Bologna with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity, exposed beam and panelled walls.

The Berner Project

TK Building & Design

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Rainhill Bathrooms, the complete remodel of 2 bathrooms of a detached property

Auric Design Studio

We created a modern and fun family bathroom. Slatted wall panelling and Mmcrocement were used against a peach feature tile in the shower and a gorgeous terrazzo tile on splashback and floor. Black accents were used throughout.

Vanity Fair Magazine Featured Bathroom Hutchison Residence Project By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Stunning looking Master Bathroom. Floating cabinets, all sides including the top part in veneer, matte white at the center, a double vanity with two sinks and a single hole bathroom sink faucet.

Windsor PH16 Renovation

CGU Homes

Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

The Berner Project

TK Building & Design

Large transitional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Rainhill Bathrooms, the complete remodel of 2 bathrooms of a detached property

Auric Design Studio

Contrasting textures, patterns and materials were used to create a sleek modern en-suite. Black accents finish the look.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Panelled Walls

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.