Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with pebble tile floors, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, blue walls, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops and a drop-in tub.

Serdar Net Positive Micropolis House

Arielle C. Schechter, AIA

Photo by Iman Woods
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Projects: bathrooms designed by the Design Build Pros

IMPROVE or MOVE

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul

Metamorphosis Design-Build

This Uptown bathroom utilizes low-flow fixtures, locally sourced Dutch Elm countertops, and a natural stone pebble mosaic floor. Photo by David J. Turner

Luxury Bath in Small Condo

IDC Interior Décor Consult

A condo master suite was reimagined as a luxury spa in a very tight space. A hydro massage tub with both jet and air massage was combined with a large open shower space as a wet room area. Honed slate on the walls and pebble marble tiles on the floor created a natural zen feel. The area around the tub and a little splash guard on the wall next to the shower were accentuated by glass mosaic tile with a free form edge. Heated floor and a towel warmer keep the bathroom comfortably warm.

Contemporary Bath Retreat

Liliblue Interior Design

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Black Pebble Bath

Springfield Design

A curbless walk in shower with black stone pebble floor.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, black tile, porcelain tile, pebble tile floors, black floor and an open shower.

La Jolla Custom Home

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Jim Brady
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, pebble tile floors and a vessel sink.

Private Residence Renovation

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Folsom Bathroom Remodel

Brush Strokes Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, pebble tile floors, a drop-in sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bali-Style Primary Bathroom

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Bath

Chandra Stone, Interior Design

Michael Hunter
Small contemporary master bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and pebble tile floors.

Zen Modern Bathroom

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian master wet room bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Attic Conversion

StudioHOFF Architecture

Modern master bath in attic conversion
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Coastal Cottage

Lewis Knox

craig magee
Beach style 3/4 bathroom in Cheshire with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, pink walls, pebble tile floors and an open shower.

Serentity Lane Estate Four

Kisha Gianni Designs

This master bathroom was on a second floor and had views into the treetops so we made sure to choose finishes to complement the natural vibe like quartz counters that looked like marble (without the maintenance). We designed the custom floating vanity to look like a modern piece of furniture.

Backyard Studio

Devi Dutta Architecture

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bathrooms

Kallweit Graham Architecture

Construction: Kingdom Builders
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary wet room bathroom in Vancouver with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, black tile, stone slab, pebble tile floors, with a sauna, a drop-in sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bad Dreimühlenviertel

moss interior design

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wood walls.

Completely Chic Bathroom Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Create a nautical inspired bathroom remodel with pops of personality in this bathroom remodel.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Albuquerque with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Pebble Tile 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.