Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Chicago with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

2018 Bathroom Projects in Review

Rendon Remodeling & Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

CariBali Villa

TKEZ architecture & design

This is an example of a large asian bathroom in Munich with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, cement tiles and beige floor.

North Mead

Integrated Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Old Beach Spec Home in Virginia Beach, VA

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

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Barrel & Board Design

Small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors and a vessel sink.

Roeser Homes for KC Fall Parade of Homes

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with louvered cabinets, black cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and an open shower.

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Raphaële Violot Architecte DPLG

Catherine Mauffrey
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops and a drop-in tub.

Uptown New Orleans Historic Restoration

Professional Construction and Restoration

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in New Orleans with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Cape Henlopen Dr. - Lewes, Delaware

Excel Builders

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, green tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Joyce Sunroom Bathroom 2017

Bryan Casey Construction LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

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Real Stone and Granite Corporation

Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Miami with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Итерьер загородного дома, дизайнер Дана Матковская, архитектор Григорий Орехов

Александр Вайнштейн

Александр Вайнштейн
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, marble, beige walls, a console sink and white benchtops.

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Aloha Restoration Co.

Large modern master bathroom in Chicago with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Coastal Themed Master Bath

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

This large bathroom was designed to offer an open, airy feel, with ample storage and space to move, all the while adhering to the homeowner's unique coastal taste. The sprawling louvered cabinetry keeps both his and hers vanities accessible regardless of someone using either. The tall, above-counter linen storage breaks up the large wall space and provides additional storage with full size pull outs.

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Merrick Kitchen & Bath, Ltd

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with louvered cabinets, yellow cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

MAVERICK CIRCLE | 1st Floor Guest Bath

Principle Design & Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Master Bathroom - Seacoast, NH

Mandeville Canyon Designs

Lots of beautiful cabinetry in this master bath. The his and hers storage makes for a tidy countertop. Photo credit: Nat Rea
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Willow Springs Remodel

Gander Builders

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry/Mud Room - Redmond, WA

Westhill Inc

Small contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, beige walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Louvered Cabinets and Beige Walls

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.