Normandy Designer Vince Weber was able to maximize the potential of the space by creating a corner walk in shower and angled tub with tub deck in this master suite. He was able to create the spa like aesthetic these homeowners had hoped for and a calming retreat, while keeping with the style of the home as well.

Modern Mountain View

Alison Whittaker Design, Inc.

Ken Gutmaker
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Classic Transitional

MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC

A nickel plated and glass globe lantern hangs from a vaulted ceiling. Rock crystal sconces sparkle above the sinks. Mercury glass accessories in a glass shelved niche above the luxurious bath tub. Photo by Phillip Ennis

Washington DC Full House Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

Greg Hadley Photography Project Overview: This full house remodel included two and a half bathrooms, a master suite, kitchen, and exterior. On the initial visit to this Mt. Pleasant row-house in Washington DC, the clients expressed several goals to us. Our job was to convert the basement apartment into a guest suite, re-work the first floor kitchen, dining, and powder bathroom, and re-do the master suite to include a new bathroom. Like many Washington DC Row houses, the rear part of the house was cobbled together in a series of poor renovations. Between the two of them, the original brick rear wall and the load-bearing center wall split the rear of the house into three small rooms on each floor. Not only was the layout poor, but the rear part of the house was falling apart, breezy with no insulation, and poorly constructed. Design and Layout: One of the reasons the clients hired Four Brothers as their design-build remodeling contractor was that they liked the designs in our remodeling portfolio. We entered the design phase with clear guidance from the clients – create an open floor plan. This was true for the basement, where we removed all walls creating a completely open space with the exception of a small water closet. This serves as a guest suite, where long-term visitors can stay with a sense of privacy. It has it’s own bathroom and kitchenette, as well as closets and a sleeping area. The design called for completely removing and re-building the rear of the house. This allowed us to take down the original rear brick wall and interior walls on the first and second floors. The first floor has the kitchen in the center of the house, with one tall wall of cabinetry and a kitchen island with seating in the center. A powder bathroom is on the other side of the house. The dining room moved to the rear of the house, with large doors opening onto a new deck. Also in the back, a floating staircase leads to a rear entrance. On the second floor, the entire back of the house was turned onto a master suite. One closet contains a washer and dryer. Clothes storage is in custom fabricated wardrobes, which flank an open concept bathroom. The bed area is in the back, with large windows across the whole rear of the house. The exterior was finished with a paneled rain-screen. Style and Finishes: In all areas of the house, the clients chose contemporary finishes. The basement has more of an industrial look, with commercial light fixtures, exposed brick, open ceiling joists, and a stained concrete floor. Floating oak stairs lead from the back door to the kitchen/dining area, with a white bookshelf acting as the safety barrier at the stairs. The kitchen features white cabinets, and a white countertop, with a waterfall edge on the island. The original oak floors provide a warm background throughout. The second floor master suite bathroom is a uniform mosaic tile, and white wardrobes match a white vanity. Construction and Final Product: This remodeling project had a very specific timeline, as the homeowners had rented a house to live in for six months. This meant that we had to work very quickly and efficiently, juggling the schedule to keep things moving. As is often the case in Washington DC, permitting took longer than expected. Winter weather played a role as well, forcing us to make up lost time in the last few months. By re-building a good portion of the house, we managed to include significant energy upgrades, with a well-insulated building envelope, and efficient heating and cooling system.

oceanside master bath

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount tub, a corner shower, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Humphrey House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

30- Park City, Utah Residence

Masterpiece Millwork & Door

Joshua Caldwell
Inspiration for an expansive country bathroom in Salt Lake City with beige cabinets, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Portfolio

Ross Thiele & Son

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount tub, gray tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a corner shower, mosaic tile, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Projet Mozart - Rénovation complète d'un pavillon de 150m2

STUDIO BAYITH

Rénovation de la salle de bain dans les tons beige et gris avec mosaïque, laiton et formes arrondies
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beige cabinets, an undermount tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Manhattan Beach Master Bath Remodel

Dannielle Albrecht Designs

Traditional master bath remodel in Manhatten Beach California has a large undermount tub with a marble slab tub deck and white wainscot panel surround, mosaic tile wall, brushed nickel hardware, custom laundry basket pull out drawer, white recessed panel cabinets and 5 piece drawers, large shell mirror, marble slab countertop and backspash, and marble floors.

Master Bath

Johnston Home Interior Design

The Master Bath is a peaceful retreat with spa colors. The woodwork is painted a pale grey to pick up the veining in the marble. The tub surround was detailed to include the wall mount faucet.

CH+D Mag's Spring and Summer Best-Of Photos

Charleston Home + Design Mag

Bathroom by Domain Interiors & Design; Built by Alka Construction Inc; Lighting from Design on Tap
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a double shower, multi-coloured tile and mosaic tile.

Kanae Lot 1

GM Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a tropical bathroom in Hawaii with an undermount tub and mosaic tile.

Custom Double Vanity with Mosaic Backsplash Details

KraftMaster Renovations

Custom double vanity with accent tile, electric medicine cabinets, and pull-out storage for hair products and organization. Photos by Chris Veith
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, mosaic tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Girls bathroom in Villanova, PA

User

In the shower, oval accent tile runs vertically rather than horizontally, breaking up the expanse of white. Chrome rain shower head, massage hand held shower, and chrome fixtures are echoed in the metal edge that surrounds the storage niche, a more modern touch than traditional white bullnose tile.

Bathroom

Carver Creek Woodworks

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, mosaic tile, marble benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and an undermount sink.

Our Work

Audio Video Specialists

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an undermount sink.

Miami Beach Residence 2

Overmyer Architects

Master Bath Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

New Construction Master Bathroom

Marker Girl Home

Master Bathroom blue and green color walls Sherwin Williams Silver Strand 7057 white cabinetry Quartzite counters Taj Mahal and San Michele Crema Porcelain vein cut from Daltile flooring Alabaster Sherwin Williams 7008 trim and 7008 on Custom Cabinetry made for client

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, an undermount tub, a corner shower and multi-coloured tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Undermount Tub and Mosaic Tile

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.