A Contractor-Free Bathroom Renovation You Won’t Believe

The Finished Bathroom AFTER: A new large round mirror above the sink gave the room some much-needed personality and creates the illusion of more space. To install the new mirror I unscrewed the door of the old medicine cabinet from the wall. With the door gone I hung the mirror right over the recessed part of the cabinet, rendering it inaccessible for daily use, but luckily we’d added storage elsewhere. Next, I switched out the old light for this cool long-arm sconce. I feel pretty comfortable changing out light fixtures, but if you’re not, definitely hire a pro to help. Both of these simple changes are great solutions for renters! Just rehang the original light and the mirrored door when you leave. To finish things off, a couple of sleek new hooks were added to the wall for hanging towels or robes. By far the best part of the entire process was welcoming my friends to their new and improved bathroom! Photo by Manuel Rodriguez

Downtown NYC - Complete apartment remodeling

MyHome Renovation Experts

Complete Renovation
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a wall-mount sink and solid surface benchtops.

202 Venetian Drive | Delray Beach, Florida - Offered at $4.295 Million

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Guest Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, linoleum floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Modern Ranch

Odenwald Construction Company

Designing all the features the owner wanted into the small footprint we had. This was a challenge but the end result came out great. We opted for a more open layout between the master bath and bedroom which gives a very high end hotel like feel and makes both the bedroom and the bath appear large. The freestanding two sided fireplace and frosted frame-less shower glass provide just enough privacy between the spaces. Odenwald Construction

Virginia 2017

American Marketing Service Enterprises Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Chesapeake

Republic Home Builders

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts bathroom in DC Metro with a console sink, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet and linoleum floors.

Music Box House

Jessica Chloe Photography

Special tiles for a feature bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Auckland with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Freedom ADA shower

Accessibility Professionals

This one piece ADA code compliant shower can be ordered with all the accessories pre-installed. Freedom Showers make installation simple and cost efficient. This shower is fully backed and has a 30 year warranty. Add the towel rail grab bar for safety and convenience.

Parade of Homes 2017

Bob Buescher Homes

Master bathroom with linen closet and double sinks. Connected tile shower on the end with wood-look tile and pebble flooring.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Subway Tile Shower

Northeast Flooring and Kitchens

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and linoleum floors.

1230 Church St

ATLCAD Architectural Services

Interior View. Home designed by Hollman Cortes ATLCAD Architectural Services.
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, linoleum floors and grey floor.

Ashton Master Bath

Kismet Design

Photographer: Fred Ingram
Small modern master bathroom in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, grey walls and linoleum floors.

shower bath in small bathroom renovation

Style Within Limited

Small bathroom refurbished with cube shower bath, curved chrome towel warmer, wall hung basin with wall-mounted taps through glass splashback and chrome bottle trap. Vinyl tile floor over electric heating mat provides warmth under foot Style Within

215 MacFarlane Drive | Delray Beach, Florida

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Bathroom
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, an alcove shower and a hinged shower door.

Vashon Island Beach Bathroom

Coast to Coast Design, LLC

After: New fresh paint, vanity and medicine cabinet. The cabinets are wall mounted to avoid issues with the wall heat register below it. The paint color was selected based off the homeowners favorite glass float. Photo By: Coast to Coast Design, LLC

Northeast Farmhouse Remodel

Beth Gilbert Interiors

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Colonial on the Navesink

Ginny Capo

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

The Hemmel, Springhill Farm Cottages, Northumberland

Inside Story Photography

Tracey Bloxham, Inside Story Photography
Mid-sized beach style kids wet room bathroom in Other with blue walls, linoleum floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower, a claw-foot tub and stone slab.

James Hill Architect

James Hill Architect, AIA

A dramatic skylight over the shower provides skyviews and ventilation while highlighting the tile wall. It also creates and inviting view into the bath from the master bedroom.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, linoleum floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wood and planked wall panelling.

All Showers 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.