The remodeled bathroom features a beautiful custom vanity with an apron sink, patterned wall paper, white square ceramic tiles backsplash, penny round tile floors with a matching shampoo niche, shower tub combination with custom frameless shower enclosure and Wayfair mirror and light fixtures.

Victoria & Albert

Hajoca Greensboro

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Colorado Serenity

Tiffany Homes

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Walthamstow Village (ugly house to lovely house)

Studio Fabbri

Reconfiguration of a dilapidated bathroom and separate toilet in a Victorian house in Walthamstow village. The original toilet was situated straight off of the landing space and lacked any privacy as it opened onto the landing. The original bathroom was separate from the WC with the entrance at the end of the landing. To get to the rear bedroom meant passing through the bathroom which was not ideal. The layout was reconfigured to create a family bathroom which incorporated a walk-in shower where the original toilet had been and freestanding bath under a large sash window. The new bathroom is slightly slimmer than the original this is to create a short corridor leading to the rear bedroom. The ceiling was removed and the joists exposed to create the feeling of a larger space. A rooflight sits above the walk-in shower and the room is flooded with natural daylight. Hanging plants are hung from the exposed beams bringing nature and a feeling of calm tranquility into the space.

La casa di famiglia divisa tra madre e figlia - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bunker House

Earth House Australia

Photographer: Marcelo Zerwes
Photo of a small contemporary master wet room bathroom in Melbourne with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Balham House

Nicola Holden Designs

The previous owners had already converted the second bedroom into a large bathroom, but the use of space was terrible, and the colour scheme was drab and uninspiring. The clients wanted a space that reflected their love of colour and travel, taking influences from around the globe. They also required better storage as the washing machine needed to be accommodated within the space. And they were keen to have both a modern freestanding bath and a large walk-in shower, and they wanted the room to feel cosy rather than just full of hard surfaces. This is the main bathroom in the house, and they wanted it to make a statement, but with a fairly tight budget!

Chalet Courchevel

Olivier Gay Architecture & Design

Frenchie Cristogatin
Eclectic master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Mediterranean Bathroom

Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls and shaker cabinets.

Links Avenue

Santamaria Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and marble floors.

Lansing, MI Dormer Bathroom Remodel

Alison Alfredson Color & Design

Large shower within the alcove. Glass half-wall and hinged door.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Design features of recently completed homes

First Florida Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and wood benchtops.

Millbrook Country House

Di Biase Filkoff Architects

Design ideas for a country bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a drop-in tub, multi-coloured walls, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Interior Design

Lawler Design Studio, Inc.

Interior Design and photo from Lawler Design Studio, Hattiesburg, MS and Winter Park, FL; Suzanna Lawler-Boney, ASID, NCIDQ.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Tampa with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, black tile, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and wood benchtops.

Casa Decor 2009

Atelier Olivae

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Madrid with a vessel sink, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Walthamstow Village (ugly house to lovely house)

Studio Fabbri

St Jame's School Apartment

Huxley Home Design Group

Malcom Menzies
This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in London with distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Kohimarama

Masonry Design Solutions Ltd

Intense Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Auckland with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, mosaic tile, beige floor, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

GlassCrafters' Soho - Framed Mirrored Medicine Cabinet

GlassCrafters Inc

The exquisite craftsmanship and customized design of this framed cabinet series allow for personal style to shine through. Suitable for Contemporary or Transitional spaces, the Soho framed cabinet series adds depth and dimension to your bathroom or personal space. Polished Chrome and Polished Nickel plated frames highlight the true beauty of this series. Other popular finishes such as Brushed Nickel, Brushed Bronze and Oil Rubbed Bronze complete the finish options to complement your bath. This frame is available with standard flat mirror or 3/4" beveled mirror upgrade.

Marina Del Rey Condo

Cara Tas Design

Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Walls and Wood 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.