Casey Dunn
Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green tile, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Tiny Bath

KODA Interiors

Maximizing every inch of space in a tiny bath and keeping the space feeling open and inviting was the priority.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Santa Barbara with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

27th St. Noe Valley

designpad architecture - Patrick Perez Architect

Adam Rouse & Patrick Perez
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink, travertine floors and beige floor.

Owl's Head Cottage

Maple Street Design Studio

David Clough Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Portland Maine with blue tile, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

The Diplomat

Dan Brunn Architecture

Brandon Shigeta
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and a two-piece toilet.

Tempe Crescent, North Vancouver

Kingdom Builders

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Harvard Yale

DayHouse Studio

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, white floor, grey benchtops, a niche, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Oak and Marble Spa Master Bath

Studio Dearborn

This master bath was expanded and transformed into a light, spa-like sanctuary for its owners. Vanity, mirror frame and wall cabinets: Studio Dearborn. Faucet and hardware: Waterworks. Drawer pulls: Emtek. Marble: Calcatta gold. Window shades: horizonshades.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia.

Dupont Ave Project

Restor Homes

Master bath room renovation. Added master suite in attic space.
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

Photo of a country bathroom in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, a trough sink, brown floor, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Great Hills Remodel

Kelley Design Group

Luxurious primary bathroom.
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Garden Suite

Story LLC

Our clients wanted to add on to their 1950's ranch house, but weren't sure whether to go up or out. We convinced them to go out, adding a Primary Suite addition with bathroom, walk-in closet, and spacious Bedroom with vaulted ceiling. To connect the addition with the main house, we provided plenty of light and a built-in bookshelf with detailed pendant at the end of the hall. The clients' style was decidedly peaceful, so we created a wet-room with green glass tile, a door to a small private garden, and a large fir slider door from the bedroom to a spacious deck. We also used Yakisugi siding on the exterior, adding depth and warmth to the addition. Our clients love using the tub while looking out on their private paradise!

Friendship Renovation

Katy Popple Design

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Maximizing a Small Master Bath

Alair Homes Longmont

Suzanne Deller www.suzannedeller.com
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Denver with a drop-in sink, a two-piece toilet, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, beige walls, with a sauna, an alcove shower, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Luxury Bath

Divine Custom Homes

Photos by SpaceCrafting
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern Bathrooms, Englewood, NJ

Design Depot

Mid-sized modern bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Modern Farmhouse

JRP Design & Remodel

Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

West Austin Spa-Like Retreat

CG&S Design-Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Lakeside Lane

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Fun Mid Century Bathroom

Maven Home Interiors

Mid century modern bathroom. Calm Bathroom vibes. Bold but understated. Black fixtures. Freestanding vanity.
Photo of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets

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.