Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

North Dallas Master Bath Remodel

J Wiley Designs

2016 CotY Award Winner
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, an undermount sink, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, gray tile, mosaic tile, linoleum floors, granite benchtops and beige benchtops.

Southern Lancaster New Period Style Home

Yohe Architecture + Design, PC

Custom cabinetry, a soapstone vanity top and recessed shutters add to the period style feel of the guest bathroom.
Photo of a large country kids bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, linoleum floors and an undermount sink.

Arniston House

Groves-Raines Architects Ltd.

Murdo McDermid
Inspiration for a large traditional bathroom in Edinburgh with a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, linoleum floors and a pedestal sink.

Fully accessible master bathroom

Kon-strux Developments

This home is a welcome sight for any person in a wheelchair. The need for a functional and accessible barrier free layout can be accomplished while still achieving an aesthetically pleasing design. Photography - Calgary Photos

Academy Road

Technique Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, pink tile, ceramic tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Salle de bain

YOUNES Rénovation Intérieure

Niches très pratique dans la douche en métal blanc
Design ideas for a large 3/4 bathroom in Paris with blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, blue walls, linoleum floors, a console sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

On the Rocks

DeLeers Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

A Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom

Mosby Building Arts

A Kirkwood, MO couple needed to remodel their condo bathroom to be easily accessible for the husband in his power chair. The original bathroom had become an obstacle course and they needed a streamlined, efficient space. Mounted to the gray Onyx shower surround is a Blue Ocean 52" Stainless Steel Thermostatic Shower Panel with a rainfall shower head and 8 adjustable nozzles. Photo by Toby Weiss for Mosby Building Arts

Crown Hill Bath

Jackson Design Build

Build: Jackson Design Build. Designer: Penates Design. Photography: Krogstad Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, a pedestal sink, tile benchtops, black floor and a shower curtain.

Appartement haussmannien Paris Artois - salle de bains/chambre

THINK TANK architecture

THINK TANK architecture - Cécile Septet Photographe
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Paris with a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured walls, linoleum floors and a vessel sink.

Keegan theatre

CRC Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large industrial 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a one-piece toilet, beige walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and black floor.

Interior Painting

Innovation Painting & Drywall Repair

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Chicago - Lincoln Park Single-Family Home

Vincere, Ltd.

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, an alcove shower, linoleum floors, soapstone benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

KLAFS "Empire" Sauna Cabin

Design for Leisure

Klafs Empire
Design ideas for a large modern bathroom in Austin with white walls, linoleum floors, with a sauna and white floor.

Cambrian Custom Home

Latala Homes

Mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, gray tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Crown Hill Bath

Jackson Design Build

Build: Jackson Design Build. Designer: Penates Design. Photography: Krogstad Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with a shower curtain, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, a pedestal sink, tile benchtops and black floor.

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, linoleum floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and grey walls.

Aboyne Home

Niall Hastie Photography

© Niall Hastie Photography
Small contemporary bathroom in Other with an open shower, beige tile, a wall-mount toilet, linoleum floors and an open shower.

Lakeside Family Hangout

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This family created a great, lakeside get-away for relaxing weekends in the northwoods. This new build maximizes their space and functionality for everyone! Contemporary takes on more traditional styles make this retreat a one of a kind.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Linoleum 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.