Sweet Cottage Kitchen & Bath in Barrington

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

Master bath with glass pebble back splash and floating vanity

Janet Brooks Design

Blue glass pebble tile covers the back wall of this master bath vanity. Shades of blue and teal are the favorite choices for this client's home, and a private patio off the tub area gives the opportunity for intimate relaxation.

Country Residential Renovation

Chinnick & Co.

John Cornegge, Think Orange Media
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Calgary with a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, granite benchtops, pebble tile, pebble tile floors and beige floor.

Maryland Projects

Josh Killingsworth

Beach style bathroom in Baltimore with brown tile, pebble tile and pebble tile floors.

Clear Lake Spa Bath

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

This bathroom renovation is located in Clearlake Texas. My client wanted a spa like bath with unique details. We built a fire place in the corner of the bathroom, tiled it with a random travertine mosaic and installed a electric fire place. feature wall with a free standing tub. Walk in shower with several showering functions. Built in master closet with lots of storage feature. Custom pebble tile walkway from tub to shower for a no slip walking path. Master bath- size and space, not necessarily the colors” Electric fireplace next to the free standing tub in master bathroom. The curbless shower is flush with the floor. We designed a large walk in closet with lots of storage space and drawers with a travertine closet floor. Interior Design, Sweetalke Interior Design, “around the bath n similar color on wall but different texture” Grass cloth in bathroom. Floating shelves stained in bathroom. “Rough layout for master bath” “master bath (spa concept)” “Dream bath...Spa Feeling...bath 7...step to bath...bath idea...Master bath...Stone bath...spa bath ...Beautiful bath. Amazing bath.

Woodside Residence

Fiorella Design, LLC

Master Bathroom- using reclaimed barn board as backsplash (treated with marine grade matte finish to protect wood from water damage), custom vanity by Fiorella Design. Frank Paul Perez Photographer

Freestanding Bath

Susan Jay Design

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, pebble tile, pebble tile floors and beige walls.

Birds Egg Blend Perfect Pebble Best Bath Award in 2015 NKBA

Island Stone

Mike Small Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with an open shower, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile and pebble tile floors.

Major Renovation San Jose

Bridgford Construction Inc.

Contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile and pebble tile.

Freestanding Copper Bath

No.54 Interiors

Studio loft conversion in a rustic Scandi style with open bedroom and bathroom featuring a custom made bed, bespoke vanity and freestanding copper bateau bath.

DLF Phase 2

HOC Design Arch Pvt. Ltd.

. Accentuated ultra-luxurious design brings alive the concept of comfort that gently transforms into sophistication. It serves timeless comfort with a twist of modernism and instantly uplifts the overall design vibe.

Asian Elements

Goedecke Flooring & Design Center

This maple vanity is lit underneath and by rope lighting under the Honey Onyx top.
Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Boston with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tile, pebble tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and onyx benchtops.

Modern Kitchen & Bath

DesignFive - Steve Shorthouse

Modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Plank & Pebble Guest Bath

Sarah Berghorst, Birch & Sable Interiors

Sarah Berghorst
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a corner shower, gray tile, pebble tile, beige walls, ceramic floors and open cabinets.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Bathroom remodel. Photo credit to Hannah Lloyd.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with multi-coloured tile, pebble tile and an open shower.

Powder Room

Raftery construction

Award Winning Design for this Powder Room
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Las Vegas with a vessel sink and pebble tile.

Bathrooms

Seacliff Construction & Design

Keeping the integrity of the existing style is important to us — and this Rio Del Mar cabin remodel is a perfect example of that. For this special bathroom update, we preserved the essence of the original lathe and plaster walls by using a nickel gap wall treatment. The decorative floor tile and a pebbled shower call to mind the history of the house and its beach location. The marble counter, and custom towel ladder, add a natural, modern finish to the room that match the homeowner's unique designer flair.

Contemporary Bathroom Renovation

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Cardiff with open cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, pebble tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Park Slope Landmarked Passive House

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture

Master bath with tub and skylight. JPDA
This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Shower Niche Ideas

Tell Projects

Transform any simple shower with a niche to add a personal touch.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Houston with gray tile and pebble tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Pebble Tile

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.