bill mackey architect
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, white walls and limestone floors.

Bathrooms

Arizona Designs Kitchens and Baths

This homeowner wanted to take some risks in their guest bath and this is the result. It is a lively space with a modern feel that uses the limited space well. Photography by Jeffrey Volker

East Hampton House

Eisner Design LLC

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with mosaic tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, limestone floors, white cabinets, brown tile and flat-panel cabinets.

Barber Tract Spanish Colonial

IS Architecture

Design ideas for a mediterranean bathroom in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls and terra-cotta floors.

1950's House Refurb

Born Designers Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, mirror tile, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hillside Hideaway : Grey Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

A bespoke bathroom designed to meld into the vast greenery of the outdoors. White oak cabinetry, limestone countertops and backsplash, custom black metal mirrors, and natural stone floors. The water closet features wallpaper from Kale Tree. www.kaletree.com

Southwestern Style Home Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, orange floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Weymouth Bathrooms

Artisan Construction Services, Inc.

Small master bathroom. Shower with no door.
Small contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, turquoise floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathrooms

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Light and Bright transitional style bathroom is the perfect blend of modern and contemporary. We really love the subway tile wainscot up the wall and windows by the sink.

Bespoke bathroom design and installation

KMI London Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 wet room bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and brick walls.

Los Gatos Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This project was a joy to work on, as we married our firm’s modern design aesthetic with the client’s more traditional and rustic taste. We gave new life to all three bathrooms in her home, making better use of the space in the powder bathroom, optimizing the layout for a brother & sister to share a hall bath, and updating the primary bathroom with a large curbless walk-in shower and luxurious clawfoot tub. Though each bathroom has its own personality, we kept the palette cohesive throughout all three.

Solana Beach Spanish Modern Master Bath

Savvy Interiors

This is an example of an expansive master bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, orange floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Refined Islington apartment

Samantha Watkins McRae

This bathroom has a nod to the industrial with a steel frame shower and matt black fittings, but a marble wall and vibrant floor tiles inject warmth. Photo credit: Lyndon Douglas Photography

Ladera Norte

Sarah Stacey Interior Design

photo by Molly Winters
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Austin with light wood cabinets, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Phoenix, Arizona | Peralta Canyon - Hacienda Cinnabar Secondary Bathroom

Brightland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops and beige floor.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

Large country bathroom in Austin with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, terra-cotta tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Mountain Spring

F1 Cabinets and Furniture

Large traditional master bathroom in Phoenix with green cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a double shower, ceramic tile, limestone floors, engineered quartz benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Head To Toe: West Village Cloud Limestone Master Bath

Ariel Camilo Architectural Photography

(photographed for Artistic Tile) Custom-cut Vestige Cloud Limestone covers this master bath from head to toe. Serene and inviting.
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, limestone benchtops and beige floor.

Bathroom Remodel

A Classic Approach Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Martis Camp Mountain Contemporary

SANDBOX

Spacious Master Bath has large steam shower, WC, sunken tub and extra large vanity. Photo by Vance Fox
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Limestone Floors and Terra-cotta 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.