Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Bathroom

JASMIN REESE INTERIORS

Transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Eclectic Bathroom

Contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

MID-CENTURY KITCHEN & EN SUITE ADDITION

LU Design Build

Designer: Rochelle McAvin Photographer: Karen Palmer Welcome to our stunning mid-century kitchen and bath makeover, designed with function and color. This home renovation seamlessly combines the timeless charm of mid-century modern aesthetics with the practicality and functionality required by a busy family. Step into a home where classic meets contemporary and every detail has been carefully curated to enhance both style and convenience. Kitchen Transformation: The heart of the home has been revitalized with a fresh, open-concept design. Sleek Cabinetry: Crisp, clean lines dominate the kitchen's custom-made cabinets, offering ample storage space while maintaining cozy vibes. Rich, warm wood tones complement the overall aesthetic. Quartz Countertops: Durable and visually stunning, the quartz countertops bring a touch of luxury to the space. They provide ample room for food preparation and family gatherings. Statement Lighting: 2 central pendant light fixtures, inspired by mid-century design, illuminates the kitchen with a warm, inviting glow. Bath Oasis: Our mid-century bath makeover offers a tranquil retreat for the primary suite. It combines retro-inspired design elements with contemporary comforts. Patterned Tiles: Vibrant, geometric floor tiles create a playful yet sophisticated atmosphere. The black and white motif exudes mid-century charm and timeless elegance. Floating Vanity: A sleek, vanity with clean lines maximizes floor space and provides ample storage for toiletries and linens. Frameless Glass Shower: The bath features a modern, frameless glass shower enclosure, offering a spa-like experience for relaxation and rejuvenation. Natural Light: Large windows in the bathroom allow natural light to flood the space, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Storage Solutions: Thoughtful storage solutions, including built-in niches and shelving, keep the bathroom organized and clutter-free. This mid-century kitchen and bath makeover is the perfect blend of style and functionality, designed to accommodate the needs of a young family. It celebrates the iconic design of the mid-century era while embracing the modern conveniences that make daily life a breeze.

Modern Mediterranean

Model Remodel

The homeowners wanted a large bathroom that would transport them a world away and give them a spa experience at home. Two vanities, a water closet and a wet room steam shower are tailored to the cosmopolitan couple who lives there.

Eliot Remodel

Buckenmeyer Architecture

Jeff Amram Photography
Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

BELLEVUE MASTER BATHROOM WITH JAPANESE ELEGANCE

McAdams Remodeling & Design

Photos courtesy of Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Double vanity

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

Double vanity
This is an example of a modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Colour Splash | En-suite Bathroom

SVR Lifestyle

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sprucedale Court 1

MJ Design & Build

So many incredible textures and tones in this fun, interesting and detailed kid's bathroom.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Primary Bathroom Remodel / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Modern Mid-Century style primary bathroom remodeling in Alexandria, VA with walnut flat door vanity, light gray painted wall, gold fixtures, black accessories, subway wall tiles and star patterned porcelain floor tiles.

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Kutenkovs project

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and a shower/bathtub combo.

Mc Neil Estates

Messer Design + Construction

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bathroom Remodel - Mission Viejo, CA

DYM Builders Group, Inc.

This new construction project features a breathtaking shower with gorgeous wall tiles, a free-standing tub, and elegant gold fixtures that bring a sense of luxury to your home. The white marble flooring adds a touch of classic elegance, while the wood cabinetry in the vanity creates a warm, inviting feel. With modern design elements and high-quality construction, this bathroom remodel is the perfect way to showcase your sense of style and enjoy a relaxing, spa-like experience every day.

Portfolio

Gwenn Dubourthoumieu

Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with medium wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Mapleton

Dane Cronin Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Centreville Home

Alison Giese Interiors

An antique chest of drawers was repurposed as a vanity in a charming refresh of a guest bath.
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile floors and multi-coloured floor.

Certified Luxury Builders-Distinctive Domain-Basking Ridge NJ-Custom Home 2A

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

Photo of a country master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtops.

Modern French Provincial

Kristin Hoaglund Design

This is an example of a transitional kids bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Twin Peaks

Feldman Architecture, Inc.

This is an example of a modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, mosaic tile floors and multi-coloured floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Multi-Coloured Floor

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.