photo by Read Mckendree
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Pierce Street: A fresh take on a classic Edwardian

IDF Studio

Photo by Christopher Stark.
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, blue tile, white tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Powder Room

Milestone Custom Homes

Elegant powder room with both chandelier and sconces set in a full wall mirror for lighting. Function of the mirror increases with Kallista (Kohler) Inigo wall mounted faucet attached. Custom wall mounted vanity with drop in Kohler bowl. The transparent door knob, a mirrored switch plate and textured grey wallpaper finish the look.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, black and white tile, medium hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Homecoming

Cushman Design Group

Photo: Jim Westphalen
Inspiration for a country bathroom in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Luce e Trasparenze | 150 MQ

Marco Tassiello Architetto

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Bari with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and gray tile.

Kitchen & Bath Renovation in Orleans, MA

Cape Associates, Inc.

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

North Walton Lakeshore

Florida Fine Properties

Inspiration for a country 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and brown floor.

MrGreensInCharge

Amy Storm & Company

The picture perfect home
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, pink walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Cozy Cabin with Rustic Charm

Angelica Henry Design

Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Phoenix with distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Clinton Hill Brownstone

SC Restoration Corp

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink and brown floor.

Hill Country Classic

Vanguard Studio Inc.

This is an example of a country master wet room bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, black and white tile, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Bathrooms and Vanities

Silver Birch

Bathroom with Floating Vanity
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Lagom Residence

CB Architecture + Design

Eric Rorer
Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Arboretum Landmark Master Suite Renovation

Robert Edson Swain Architecture and Design

The bathtub takes advantage of the view. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with stainless steel benchtops, a freestanding tub, brown walls, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Pembridge Mews, Notting Hill, W11

Domus Nova

Of the two bathrooms also on this floor, one embraces the Victorian era with a presidential roll-top bath and surround.
Traditional master bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Camden Residence

Anders Lasater Architects

Photograph by Chad Mellon Photography
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Beach Style Bathroom

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in New York with grey walls, an undermount sink, open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Home in the Woods, Master Bath, Spa

Deering Design Studio, Inc.

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Photo of a transitional master wet room bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, beige tile, brown tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors and a hinged shower door.

Traditional Master Bathroom, Updated

LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID

One of the main features of the space is the natural lighting. The windows allow someone to feel they are in their own private oasis. The wide plank European oak floors, with a brushed finish, contribute to the warmth felt in this bathroom, along with warm neutrals, whites and grays. The counter tops are a stunning Calcatta Latte marble as is the basket weaved shower floor, 1x1 square mosaics separating each row of the large format, rectangular tiles, also marble. Lighting is key in any bathroom and there is more than sufficient lighting provided by Ralph Lauren, by Circa Lighting. Classic, custom designed cabinetry optimizes the space by providing plenty of storage for toiletries, linens and more. Holger Obenaus Photography did an amazing job capturing this light filled and luxurious master bathroom. Built by Novella Homes and designed by Lorraine G Vale Holger Obenaus Photography

Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Pebble Tile 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.