Little did our homeowner know how much his inspiration for his master bathroom renovation might mean to him after the year of Covid 2020. Living in a land-locked state meant a lot of travel to partake in his love of scuba diving throughout the world. When thinking about remodeling his bath, it was only natural for him to want to bring one of his favorite island diving spots home. We were asked to create an elegant bathroom that captured the elements of the Caribbean with some of the colors and textures of the sand and the sea. The pallet fell into place with the sourcing of a natural quartzite slab for the countertop that included aqua and deep navy blues accented by coral and sand colors. Floating vanities in a sandy, bleached wood with an accent of louvered shutter doors give the space an open airy feeling. A sculpted tub with a wave pattern was set atop a bed of pebble stone and beneath a wall of bamboo stone tile. A tub ledge provides access for products. The large format floor and shower tile (24 x 48) we specified brings to mind the trademark creamy white sand-swept swirls of Caribbean beaches. The walk-in curbless shower boasts three shower heads with a rain head, standard shower head, and a handheld wand near the bench toped in natural quartzite. Pebble stone finishes the floor off with an authentic nod to the beaches for the feet.

Johns Martin residence

Hood Herring Architecture Pllp

Inspiration for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Downing

Duet Design Group

White and Grey Master Bathroom with Free-Standing Tub, Photo by Eric Lucero Photo
This is an example of a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Denver with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Brasor Residence

Tokan Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Miami with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodeling in South-West District of Philadelphia PA

SUPERB L.L.C.

Beautiful variation of black-and-white design implemented for this small bathroom. Snow-white vanity with robust black handles and faucet, marble counter, full-function medicine cabinet, industrial charmed light fixture above the vanity.

Eclectic Uplift

Christine Howard Designs, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Primary Ensuite - Ancaster House

Parkyn Design

Gorgeous primary ensuite.
Large transitional master bathroom in Toronto with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, porcelain floors, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Breckenridge Discovery Hilltop Custom Home

Apex Mountain Homes

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Denver with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Master Bathroom

CS Thomas Construction

White oak floor and vanities, wainscoting, tub alcove, skylight in shower, Carrara marble countertops, shiplap walls and ceiling, basketweave shower tile, freestanding tub.

Totally Transitional Transformation

Inspired Spaces, Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, wood-look tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Earthly Elegance

JRP Design & Remodel

Photographer: J.R. Maddox
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, pebble tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Master Bathroom

CS Thomas Construction

White oak floor and vanities, wainscoting, tub alcove, skylight in shower, Carrara marble countertops, shiplap walls and ceiling, basketweave shower tile, freestanding tub.

Sand & Sea

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Breckenridge Discovery Hilltop Custom Home

Apex Mountain Homes

Bathroom Remodeling in South-West District of Philadelphia PA

SUPERB L.L.C.

Black marble tile with contrasting white grout and white-grayish mosaic on the floor create a modern sleek design for this small bathroom in the center-city townhouse. Half-wall provide extra-space for creative shower curtain solutions.

Downing

Duet Design Group

Master Bathroom Vignette, Photo by Eric Lucero Photo
Design ideas for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Denver with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Classic Transitional Elements

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

ibi Designs
Large transitional master bathroom in Miami with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Buena Vista Gables

June DeLugas Interiors

Jay Sinclair
This is an example of a large master bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Earthly Elegance

JRP Design & Remodel

Photographer: J.R. Maddox
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, pebble tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Buena Vista Gables

June DeLugas Interiors

Jay Sinclair
Photo of a large master bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Louvered 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.