This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Minneapolis Natural

Locale Design Build

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Compact Bath

12/12 Architects & Planners

This small 3/4 bath was added in the space of a large entry way of this ranch house, with the bath door immediately off the master bedroom. At only 39sf, the 3'x8' space houses the toilet and sink on opposite walls, with a 3'x4' alcove shower adjacent to the sink. The key to making a small space feel large is avoiding clutter, and increasing the feeling of height - so a floating vanity cabinet was selected, with a built-in medicine cabinet above. A wall-mounted storage cabinet was added over the toilet, with hooks for towels. The shower curtain at the shower is changed with the whims and design style of the homeowner, and allows for easy cleaning with a simple toss in the washing machine.

Santa Ynez Modern Farmhouse

Kisha Gianni Designs

By removing the tall towers on both sides of the vanity and keeping the shelves open below, we were able to work with the existing vanity. It was refinished and received a marble top and backsplash as well as new sinks and faucets. We used a long, wide mirror to keep the face feeling as bright and light as possible and to reflect the pretty view from the window above the freestanding tub.

Mansion in May at Tyvan Hill

Monk's Home Improvements

Monk's designed and totally remodeled a full bathroom for the Mansion in May fundraiser in New Vernon, New Jersey. An outdated black and brown bath was transformed. We designed a fully tiled shower alcove, a free-standing tub, and double vanity. We added picture-frame wainscoting to the lower walls and painted the upper walls a deep gray.

Pastoral Pink Bathroom

Sayler Studio

Inspiration for a small bathroom in Orange County with medium wood cabinets, pink tile, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling, ceramic tile and pink walls.

Transitional Bathroom

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, grey walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, a single vanity, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Grid Glass Arabascato Marble Bathroom

Eisenbrandt Companies

Notably centered to capture all reflections, this intentionally-crafted knotty pine vanity and linen closet illuminates the space with intricate millwork and finishes. A perfect mix of metals and tiles with keen details to bring this vision to life! Custom black grid shower glass anchors the depth of the room with calacatta and arabascato marble accents. Chrome fixtures and accessories with pops of champagne bronze. Shaker-style board and batten trim wraps the walls and vanity mirror to bring warm and dimension.

Harrison Project

Parker & Parker Design, LLC

The bathrooms in this client's home did not fit her relaxed, sophisticated farmhouse style. We overhauled the master bathroom and brought in a custom oak vanity, an elegant mix of Carrara & Dolomite marble tile and a gorgeous freestanding bath that opened up the space. There are many unique details in this bathroom including the sliding barn door, tiled shower niche and styled shelves. The kids' bathroom was a partial remodel, but we kept the same attention to detail. This bath has fun, patterned porcelain floor tile, a custom oak vanity and medicine cabinet, and new wainscoting. We looked to Benjamin Moore paints to brighten up both bathrooms. Now these spaces are beautiful, functional and more spacious.

Mid-Century Modern Condo in Historic Capitol Hill

Finesse Design Remodeling

A two-bed, two-bath condo located in the Historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC was reimagined with the clean lined sensibilities and celebration of beautiful materials found in Mid-Century Modern designs. A soothing gray-green color palette sets the backdrop for cherry cabinetry and white oak floors. Specialty lighting, handmade tile, and a slate clad corner fireplace further elevate the space. A new Trex deck with cable railing system connects the home to the outdoors.

Glenview Primary Bath Remodel

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, decorative wall panelling and recessed.

Master Bathroom

Brio Design Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Milwaukee with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, blue tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Ham Lake Glamorous Owners Bathroom

Dercon Construction

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

General Remodel - Venice CA

AP Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling and white benchtops.

Mid-Century Ranch Home Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

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This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Downtown Asheville Condo

Captivating Interiors

This bathroom has a modern floating vanity mixed with some retro style fixtures. The shining star of this bathroom is the bathtub which features a stereo that plays through the water!

Mid-Century Modern Condo in Historic Capitol Hill

Finesse Design Remodeling

Cozy Cottage Bathroom

Square Deal Construction Company, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Luxury Ski Getaway

JJ Interiors

A luxurious center tub separates his and hers vanities. She has a makeup station with backlighting while he has a deluxe linen cabinet with ample storage. Custom tile details make this a one-of-a-kind.

Santa Ynez Modern Farmhouse

Kisha Gianni Designs

Replacing the deck-mounted tub with a freestanding tub greatly opened up the space, a pendant light above and beadboard detail behind added some farmhouse charm. We used the existing niche space but added new stained wood shelves to give it a refresh. All new tile, baseboard, and vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.