Cypress Ceilings and Reclaimed Sinker Cypress Cabinets
Photo of a country master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone floors, beige floor, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Wabi Sabi

Astratto Design

Embarking on the design journey of Wabi Sabi Refuge, I immersed myself in the profound quest for tranquility and harmony. This project became a testament to the pursuit of a tranquil haven that stirs a deep sense of calm within. Guided by the essence of wabi-sabi, my intention was to curate Wabi Sabi Refuge as a sacred space that nurtures an ethereal atmosphere, summoning a sincere connection with the surrounding world. Deliberate choices of muted hues and minimalist elements foster an environment of uncluttered serenity, encouraging introspection and contemplation. Embracing the innate imperfections and distinctive qualities of the carefully selected materials and objects added an exquisite touch of organic allure, instilling an authentic reverence for the beauty inherent in nature's creations. Wabi Sabi Refuge serves as a sanctuary, an evocative invitation for visitors to embrace the sublime simplicity, find solace in the imperfect, and uncover the profound and tranquil beauty that wabi-sabi unveils.

Los Gatos Farmhouse

Peter Vincent Architects

Country master bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, beige walls, limestone floors, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam, vaulted, wood, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Stillwater update

Partners 4, Design

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Restauro Complesso ViaNuova

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Bagno Main con doccia e servizi separati
This is an example of an expansive master bathroom in Florence with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

The House at Eagle Mountain Lake

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Putnam Valley Lakehouse

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, limestone floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

The Farm - Form 2 / Planskåret eg + Form 2 / Grå Fenix

Multiform

Scandinavian bathroom in Other with a wall-mount toilet, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a single vanity and exposed beam.

House C

KiiPA architecture

A Basalt stone and teak bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in London with a wall-mount toilet, black tile, stone tile, black walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, an open shower, a shower seat, a single vanity and exposed beam.

St John addition

Alberino Construction

Design ideas for a beach style kids bathroom in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, limestone, blue walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an open shower, black benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Stillwater update

Partners 4, Design

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

The Farm - Form 2 / Planskåret eg + Form 2 / Grå Fenix

Multiform

Design ideas for a scandinavian bathroom in Other with a wall-mount toilet, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a single vanity and exposed beam.

The House at Eagle Mountain Lake

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Large modern master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

The House at Eagle Mountain Lake

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam and a hinged shower door.

Putnam Valley Lakehouse

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Design ideas for an expansive arts and crafts master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Limestone Floors and Exposed Beam

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.