Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Culver City - Master Bathroom

Luxe Remodel

Avesha Michael
This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

The Forest Way Remodel: Minimal Primary Bathroom

Mavella Home

A stunning minimal primary bathroom features marble herringbone shower tiles, hexagon mosaic floor tiles, and niche. We removed the bathtub to make the shower area larger. Also features a modern floating toilet, floating quartz shower bench, and custom white oak shaker vanity with a stacked quartz countertop. It feels perfectly curated with a mix of matte black and brass metals. The simplicity of the bathroom is balanced out with the patterned marble floors.

Lincoln Park Japandi Loft

Devon Grace Interiors

We kept it simple by the tub for a truly Japandi spa-like escape. The Brizo Jason Wu tub filler adds some contrast but otherwise the tile wall is the artwork here.

Modern Custom Home Full of Style and Function

Erica Peale Design

This modern custom home is a beautiful blend of thoughtful design and comfortable living. No detail was left untouched during the design and build process. Taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, this home in the Washington D.C suburbs features a black exterior with warm natural woods. The home combines natural elements with modern architecture and features clean lines, open floor plans with a focus on functional living.

Upper East Side New York | Wood and White Bathroom Remodel

Buildplan

This is an example of a small midcentury bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, marble, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

French Modern Spec Home-Master Bath Vanity

Studio Shelter

Modern master bathroom in a French modern home, with a wood vanity and marble wall tile
Large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

ST Design Center

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Hartford Shoot

User

Jean Bai / Konstrukt Photo
Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Master Bathroom Shower with spa accessories

MAISON INTERIORS

Photo by Chris Lawson
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, an alcove shower, marble, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

Laight St. Duplex

Rodriguez Studio Architecture PC

David Joseph
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors and marble benchtops.

A Star is Born!

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Serenity Now

Vela Interior Design

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

30A Beach House - Holly

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

Master bathroom on the second floor is soft and serene with white and grey marble tiling throughout. Large format wall tiles coordinate with the smaller hexagon floor tiles and beautiful mosaic tile accent wall above the vanity area.

Lincoln Park Japandi Loft

Devon Grace Interiors

Matte black Brizo fixtures create a luxurious spa-like experience for guests.
Photo of a modern bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, marble, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Bathrooms, Englewood, NJ

Design Depot

Mid-sized modern bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

The Beaver Dam

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Ridge at Hangman Rancher

Taylor Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bayadere Newport Beach

William Guidero Planning and Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Marble

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.