The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

Old bathroom, new style

Ehlen Creative Communications

Photography by Mark Ehlen - Ehlen Creative Questions about this space? Contact Christine Nelson at Christine Nelson Design cnelsondesign@earthlink.net

Best Builders ltd

Designer: False Creek Design Group Photographer: Ema Peter
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

City View

Dick Clark + Associates

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, an alcove shower, white walls, ceramic floors, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green tile, white tile, glass tile and engineered quartz benchtops.

House of Jazz

Fraley and Company

This is one of the smaller master bathrooms we've worked on, in scale with the rest of the home. But it features a large skylight and a just-fine floor plan-- both of which we kept. The custom asymmetrical (larger at the top) wall cabinet will hold so much more than their previous couple of drawers, and fits in a little funk in the space. There's a recessed medicine cabinet at the left wall that houses the daily necessities. Blackstone Edge Studios

Rochelière

Nomad Eleven

This is an example of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Foothills Residence

AB design studio inc.

classic + modern style | large estate property ocean & mountain view home above the pacific coast.
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Santa Barbara with a trough sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and multi-coloured tile.

Menlo Park Residence

Martinkovic Milford Architects

Martinkovic Milford Architects services the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about our specialties and past projects at: www.martinkovicmilford.com/houzz

Terrazzo tiled, light and airy ensuite

My Bespoke Room

The combination of light colours, natural materials and natural light from the skylight creates a beautiful and calming atmosphere. The light and airy feel of this bathroom design is perfect for small spaces, as it creates the illusion of more room.

Дизайн проект квартиры площадью 65 м2

Студия Дизайнов

Дизайн проект квартиры площадью 65 м2
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with open cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Complete Custom Home Interior Design

Signature Design Interiors

Small bathroom spaces without windows can present a design challenge. Our solution included selecting a beautiful aspen tree wall mural that makes it feel as if you are looking out a window. To keep things light and airy we created a custom natural cedar floating vanity, gold fixtures, and a light green tiled feature wall in the shower.

Rehabilitación y unión de 2 viviendas en el casco vello de Vigo

Coperfi. Construcciones y diseño

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Menlo Park Small Reno

Fiorella Design, LLC

alcove shower, cement floor tiles, wall hung vanity, herringbone shower tiles
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, a single vanity, a floating vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

SB 148 GRAFITE Architectural Terrazzo Agglotech

Ollin Stone

The cutting-edge technology and versatility we have developed over the years have resulted in four main line of Agglotech terrazzo — Unico. Small chips and contrasting background for a harmonious interplay of perspectives that lends this material vibrancy and depth.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Beautiful copper and verdigris basin from William and Holland
This is an example of a small eclectic kids bathroom in London with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Miami Beach Penthouse

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

Complete Gut and Renovation Powder Room in this Miami Penthouse Custom Built in Marble Wall Mounted Counter Sink
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Miami with open cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, marble, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

country guest bathroom

Lauren Pennisi Interiors

Original artwork stands out against the amazing wallpaper.
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Oakland Contemporary Bathroom

Form + Field

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, white walls, a console sink, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Forest Hills Mid-Century Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Nashville with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern bath in a mid. century home. Woodland Hills.

Elite Power Remodeling & Design Inc

Clean and airy master bathroom in woodland hills
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, a shower seat and timber.

All Cabinet Finishes Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets

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.