When a large family renovated a home nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, all bathrooms received dazzling upgrades, but in a family of three boys and only one girl, the boys must have their own space. This rustic styled bathroom feels like it is part of a fun bunkhouse in the West. We used a beautiful bleached oak for a vanity that sits on top of a multi colored pebbled floor. The swirling iridescent granite counter top looks like a mineral vein one might see in the mountains of Wyoming. We used a rusted-look porcelain tile in the shower for added earthy texture. Black plumbing fixtures and a urinal—a request from all the boys in the family—make this the ultimate rough and tumble rugged bathroom. Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

Cedar Point Baths

the Design Studio, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Historical House Complete Renovation in Los Angeles

A Plus Design & Remodeling

Chris Nolasco
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Mac-a-vista lake home

ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Bathroom Renovation Claremont

On The Ball Bathrooms

Subway Wall Tiles , White Bathroom Full Height Subway Tiles, Black Bathroom Fittings, Matte Black Tapware, Shower Niche, Walk In Shower, Furniture Vanity, Bathroom Furniture, Wall Hung Vanity, Off-Centre Basin, Round Black Mirror, On the Ball Bathrooms

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and multi-coloured benchtops.

Transitional Master Bathroom Remodel

The Cleary Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops and a two-piece toilet.

Country Elegance

Alderidge Construction Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Shore Drive

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional bathroom in Milwaukee with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, blue walls, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, mosaic tile, a drop-in sink, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Arlington Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

This cozy rustic bathroom remodel in Arlington, VA is a space to enjoy. The floating shelves along with farmhouse style vanity and mirror finish off the cozy space.

Rugged Ranch House Bathroom

Fiorito Interior Design

Penthouse Industrial Loft

JAB Design Group

Powder room with patterned cement tile floors, custom shower doors, Slate wood stain vanity, toto toilet, wood and iron display tower.
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, gray tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Refined Rustic Master Bathroom

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

This large master is complete with a custom steam shower and separate water closet, utilizing the space and allowing for maximum privacy. The steam shower control also controls the shower function, keeping the focus on the beautiful tile, rather than the controls. Each of the rustic wood vanities is topped with custom quartz and backlit blue glass sinks. The water closet features a large, frosted glass door, to allow light to pass through and maintain privacy. Tim Gormley, TG Image

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French country-style bathroom with distressed wood vanity with granite countertop, beige tile flooring and painted white brick walls.
Photo of a master bathroom in Baltimore with distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and brick walls.

Master Bathroom

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We appreciate this marble shower, the mosaic shower tile, marble floors, white walls and wood doors that cohesively style this space. Plus all of that custom millwork and molding, WOW! This is a shower and bathroom to remember.

Arlington Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

This cozy rustic bathroom remodel in Arlington, VA is a space to enjoy. The floating shelves along with farmhouse style vanity and mirror finish off the cozy space.

Cedar Point Baths

the Design Studio, LLC

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Transitional Master Bathroom Remodel

The Cleary Company

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Salles de bain

la malfabrique

Meuble vasque réalisé sur mesure à partir d'ancienne "caisse pour emmener les poussins au marché" ! Les caisses ont été redimensionnées et agrémentées d'un fond en verre pour devenir des tiroirs tandis que les couvercles, retapées deviennent des étagères à serviettes. Le plan vasque est réalisé avec un ancien plancher volontairement laissé brut et la structure est réalisée en métal brut.

Lower Whitefish Lake 10

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Multi-Coloured Benchtops

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.