Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, pink walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Bathroom update

Bold Wood Design

Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Charlotte with brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom update

Bold Wood Design

Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Charlotte with brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Rustic Bathroom

C-Starr Construction

This was a very outdated, poorly designed bathroom that we wanted to update with a much more modern, functional design; but keep a bit of a rustic appeal to fit in this comfy country home. We combined a small 1 1/2 bathroom design into a much larger open bathroom. By moving the wet area, we were able to give them a more functional design, with plenty of badly needed storage space. We used a distressed wood look porcelain tile to keep the rustic appeal, while incorporating some cleaner lines and modern features.

Modern Rustic Bathroom

C-Starr Construction

Luxury Bathrooms - Aging in Place White & Blue Bathroom

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

“Degnan was amazing! Well worth the money to have everything coordinated so well. The result was beautiful for the tiny space they had to work with. The designers were great and PJ was amazing, helping with any little problem I had. Thank u so much for my bathroom. I love it!” — Mary, W. Madison, Wis.

Luxury Bathrooms - Aging in Place White & Blue Bathroom

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

L-Shaped Vanity

ProCraft Fine Cabinet & Woodwork

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in St Louis with beige tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and onyx benchtops.

L-Shaped Vanity

ProCraft Fine Cabinet & Woodwork

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in St Louis with beige tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and onyx benchtops.

Luxury Bathrooms - Aging in Place White & Blue Bathroom

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Luxury Bathrooms - Aging in Place White & Blue Bathroom

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

After discussing the project with Mary, the solution was to do a thorough remodel, taking the room down to the studs. We converted the old door to a barn door to free up extra floor space and make the bathroom accessible for aging in place

Tuxedo Blvd Bath Remodel

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Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, an integrated sink and onyx benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Onyx 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.