Once upon a time, this bathroom featured the following: No entry door, with a master tub and vanities open to the master bedroom. Fading, outdated, 80's-style yellow oak cabinetry. A bulky hexagonal window with clear glass. No privacy. A carpeted floor. In a bathroom. It’s safe to say that none of these features were appreciated by our clients. Understandably. We knew we could help. We changed the layout. The tub and the double shower are now enclosed behind frameless glass, a very practical and beautiful arrangement. The clean linear grain cabinetry in medium tone is accented beautifully by white countertops and stainless steel accessories. New lights, beautiful tile and glass mosaic bring this space into the 21st century. End result: a calm, light, modern bathroom for our client to enjoy.

Palo Alto Modern High Tech Home

Design Loft Company

Union Billow accent tile
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a curbless shower, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

PARK- Master bathroom

Mariano & Co., LLC

Lister Assister
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Master Bathroom Renovation

Angela Holloway

A true spa experience with a view. The shutters are water tolerable and give the client the ability to adjust the view and privacy level.Professional Photos by Joe Helm (JHelm photography)

Lynnwood Pacific Northwest Style Master Bathroom Remodel

Coast to Coast Design, LLC

The client really wanted the shower to be a spa/hotel style showering experience. By going with the body sprays and the handheld shower they can get the full spa feel. Placing the on/off valve at the entrance of the shower means they will never have to step into a cold shower again. Coast to Coast Design, LLC

Whistler Residence - Featured on Houzz

Timeless Stone Tile

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian bathroom in Vancouver with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Modern Bathroom

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Bartlett Master Bath

Kitchen and Bath Design Store

Complete Bath Remodel We removed the bathtub and created a large shower with a bench seat, Shower and floor features Crossville porcelain tile. Cardinal Frameless Heavy glass shower door. Updated the vanity with a Waypoint maple cabinetry vanity topped with a Granite counter top, undermount lav bowl. Finished with Oil Rubbed Bronze faucets, grab bar and cabinet hardware.

NEWPORT BEACH BATHROOM 2

KYM corporation

This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a bidet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Modern terrazzo tiled bathroom with black hardware

My Bespoke Room

Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Hampshire with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, porcelain tile, wood benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Meridian Residence

Click Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Memorial Park

MMI Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, beige benchtops and a double vanity.

Cabrillo Project

Bungalow 56

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

No. 125 Residence

Atelier SUN

Small scandinavian bathroom in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a bidet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Scandinavian Modern Primary Bathroom

10K Architecture

A Scandinavian minimalist bathroom with herringbone tile floor, freestanding tub, deck mounted tub faucet, and large shower.
Large scandinavian master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet and a double vanity.

O' Keefe

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

2020 New Construction - Designed + Built + Curated by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - 3 of 5 of the Nouveau Bungalow Series. Inspired by New Mexico Artist Georgia O' Keefe. Featuring Sunset Colors + Vintage Decor + Houston Art + Concrete Countertops + Custom White Oak and White Cabinets + Handcrafted Tile + Frameless Glass + Polished Concrete Floors + Floating Concrete Shelves + 48" Concrete Pivot Door + Recessed White Oak Base Boards + Concrete Plater Walls + Recessed Joist Ceilings + Drop Oak Dining Ceiling + Designer Fixtures and Decor.

Master Bathroom

I.Castillo Designs

A shower so perfect, you'll never want to leave! Beautiful walk-in shower surrounded by a white/grey marble tile and wooden seat to take in the beauty of this bathroom.

Loft bathroom design, Wimbledon, SW19

Karo and Co Interiors Ltd

Loft bathroom design inspired by love to wood, forest, and simplicity by Scandinavian design culture. Playing with different textures and vibrant contrast of black walls and Carrara white marble floor. Our colour scheme: white, black, light brow of natural wood, grey & green. Does your bathroom need a facelift? or planning loft extension? Overwhelmed with too many options and not sure what colours to choose? Send us a msg, we are here to help you with your project!

Guest Bath Remodel

Design Focus

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Porcelain Tile

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.