Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Shower

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This stunning master bathroom features a walk-in shower with mosaic backsplash / wall tile and a built-in shower bench, custom brass bathroom hardware and marble floors, which we can't get enough of!

Bathroom - Complete Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

This complete bathroom remodel includes a tray ceiling, custom light gray oak double vanity, shower with built-in seat and niche, frameless shower doors, a marble focal wall, led mirrors, white quartz, a toto toilet, brass and lux gold finishes, and porcelain tile.

West Dulwich Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

We added panelling, marble tiles & black rolltop & vanity to the master bathroom in our West Dulwich Family home. The bespoke blinds created privacy & cosiness for evening bathing too

University Bath Renovations

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project was not only full of many bathrooms but also many different aesthetics. The goals were fourfold, create a new master suite, update the basement bath, add a new powder bath and my favorite, make them all completely different aesthetics. Primary Bath-This was originally a small 60SF full bath sandwiched in between closets and walls of built-in cabinetry that blossomed into a 130SF, five-piece primary suite. This room was to be focused on a transitional aesthetic that would be adorned with Calcutta gold marble, gold fixtures and matte black geometric tile arrangements. Powder Bath-A new addition to the home leans more on the traditional side of the transitional movement using moody blues and greens accented with brass. A fun play was the asymmetry of the 3-light sconce brings the aesthetic more to the modern side of transitional. My favorite element in the space, however, is the green, pink black and white deco tile on the floor whose colors are reflected in the details of the Australian wallpaper. Hall Bath-Looking to touch on the home's 70's roots, we went for a mid-mod fresh update. Black Calcutta floors, linear-stacked porcelain tile, mixed woods and strong black and white accents. The green tile may be the star but the matte white ribbed tiles in the shower and behind the vanity are the true unsung heroes.

French Country Flip

JTID Inc.

The large shower features two corner benches. The oversized shower head with its exposed pipe -imported from the U.K.- flanks the main shower wall. Elegant arabesque marble tiles sheathe the shower floor.

Monteato

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, marble, beige walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Cove Remodel

Studio McGee

Large beach style master bathroom in Salt Lake City with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Modern Kirkland New Build

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

All-white modern master bathroom suite.
Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, an undermount sink, white benchtops and marble.

La Jolla Shores

CM Natural Designs

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets and a freestanding vanity.

Basking Ridge Bathroom Remodel

One Week Bathroom

This glamorous marble basketweave floor is to die for!
Inspiration for a large traditional kids bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Homestead Avenue Residence

Kelley Flynn Interior Design

Chi Fang
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Remodel and Shower/Bathtub addition

Turn Key Remodel

Here's an example of a mid-modern style bathroom remodel. A complete addition of the bathtub and shower. New cabinetry, walls, flooring, vanity, and countertop

4665 34TH Street

User

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Elevated Outdoors

Kurtz Homes Naples

Design ideas for a beach style master bathroom in Other with an open shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, marble and an open shower.

Master Bath Remodel with Large Barrier Free Walk In Shower

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

We remodeled this outdated bathroom transforming it into a new bathroom paradise. The new barrier free walk-in shower is a great new focal point. The tile design and installation are awesome. The porcelain tiles do a great job mimicking true marble without the downsides of natural stone. The simple lines to the new Fieldstone cabinetry in Inset construction with the Charlaine door style In Dove painted finish pop against the new blue painted walls. Nu heat under tile heated floors and new heated towel bars make sure your nice and warm when getting in and out of the shower. The shower bench seat and new vanity countertop are MSI Quartz in Calacatta Classique match the shower tiles seamlessly. The single glass panel in the shower prevents water from going outside the shower without detracting from the large open feel of the bathroom.

Pacific Heights Home Bathroom

Winder Gibson Architects

This 6500 s.f. new home on one of the best blocks in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights, was designed for the needs of family with two work-from-home professionals. We focused on well-scaled rooms and excellent flow between spaces. We applied customized classical detailing and luxurious materials over a modern design approach of clean lines and state-of-the-art contemporary amenities. Materials include integral color stucco, custom mahogany windows, book-matched Calacatta marble, slate roofing and wrought-iron railings.

Blissful Master Bathroom in Grays & Whites

Amazing Spaces

Peaceful master bathroom in whites and grays featuring marble accent tile on the floor, flushmount medicine cabinets, and polished nickel hardware and plumbing.

Currie Bathroom

Faith Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Teen Pink Dream Bathroom

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, pink walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Tile and Marble

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.