We were called in to update the 80s master bathroom with a carpet, large built-in tub that took up a lot of space and was hardly used, and cabinetry that needed improved functionality. The goal of this project was to come up with a new layout to include, among other things, a makeup area for her and a freestanding tub, and design a sophisticated spa-retreat for the owners.

Putnam Valley Lakehouse

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and wallpaper.

2 Full bathrooms & a new Powder room modern remodeling in Woodland Hills CA

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

This hallway bathroom is mostly used by the son of the family so you can see the clean lines and monochromatic colors selected for the job. the once enclosed shower has been opened and enclosed with glass and the new wall mounted vanity is 60" wide but is only 18" deep to allow a bigger passage way to the end of the bathroom where the alcove tub and the toilet is located. A once useless door to the outside at the end of the bathroom became a huge tall frosted glass window to allow a much needed natural light to penetrate the space but still allow privacy.

Hidden Prairie Farm

DeLeers Construction, Inc.

This 3200 square foot home features a maintenance free exterior of LP Smartside, corrugated aluminum roofing, and native prairie landscaping. The design of the structure is intended to mimic the architectural lines of classic farm buildings. The outdoor living areas are as important to this home as the interior spaces; covered and exposed porches, field stone patios and an enclosed screen porch all offer expansive views of the surrounding meadow and tree line. The home’s interior combines rustic timbers and soaring spaces which would have traditionally been reserved for the barn and outbuildings, with classic finishes customarily found in the family homestead. Walls of windows and cathedral ceilings invite the outdoors in. Locally sourced reclaimed posts and beams, wide plank white oak flooring and a Door County fieldstone fireplace juxtapose with classic white cabinetry and millwork, tongue and groove wainscoting and a color palate of softened paint hues, tiles and fabrics to create a completely unique Door County homestead. Mitch Wise Design, Inc. Richard Steinberger Photography

Frameless Shower Doors

User

Door and Panel Inline with Bronze hardware. Towel Bar on Fixed Panel. Photo Credit: Shane McKinney
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and slate floors.

Third Floor Retreat

Ketron Custom Builders

Daniel Feldkamp
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Columbus with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, slate floors, engineered quartz benchtops and an undermount sink.

Mountain Road House

John Patrick Cunningham / Architect

The primary bath is a blend of classing and contemporary, with rich green tiles, chandelier, soaking tub, and sauna.
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Bathrooms

H&A My Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, slate floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

North Lincoln Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

The homeowners wanted to improve the layout and function of their tired 1980’s bathrooms. The master bath had a huge sunken tub that took up half the floor space and the shower was tiny and in small room with the toilet. We created a new toilet room and moved the shower to allow it to grow in size. This new space is far more in tune with the client’s needs. The kid’s bath was a large space. It only needed to be updated to today’s look and to flow with the rest of the house. The powder room was small, adding the pedestal sink opened it up and the wallpaper and ship lap added the character that it needed

Rustic Bathroom

Carol Johnson

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

richmond hill project - master bathroom

XTC Design Incorporated

An adult retreat and relaxing spa get-away, this space and its amenities are more than comfortable for two. A raised platform between the tub and shower, complete with a seat extending from the tub deck allows for a step down into the shower pan rather than a curb. Vanity cabinetry with flip-up grooming area and lavatory were placed opposite this area to capture the natural lighting and reflections of the view to the backyard. The materials and finishes were kept simple and minimal; sand coloured striated porcelain tile was used for the floor, walls, tub deck and shower ceiling. Matte sheen dark rift oak cabinetry and honed dark brown limestone contrast nicely with the white fixtures and polished chrome fittings. Serene blue walls complete the watery spa-like theme of a much deserved get-away without leaving home. Donna Griffith Photography

Bloomingdale Bathroom Update

Bristle Painting Company

Logan Wallace. This project was a personal one and a long time coming. When we bought our house in 2009, we decided to just "deal with it", that is, the nasty outdated upstairs bathroom. As soon as the St. Dominic project finished though, it was time to demo our bathroom. It was a lot of fun and hard work, but the end result is just amazing. Walls were taken down to the studs (plaster and lath removed), insulation installed, tub and toilet removed, plumbing adjusted, walls and floor leveled, tile installed, new tub and toilet and faucet set installed, light/vent moved and replaced with recessed light/vent, cedar plank ceiling installed, door hardware and trim replaced, paint (eggshell), satin poly on ceiling (2 coats), clean and seal all grout and slate floor tile (heated floor), cleanup and hooks, towel bars, under the counter ledge (for toothbrushes, etc.) installed.

Moody Bathroom With Japanese Soaking Tub

Model Remodel

Inspiration for a small eclectic master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

Bathroom Remodel with Glass Shower and Shower Bench

Browne House Interior Design

This relaxing space was originally a bathtub and shower combination that we then redesigned to create a large glass shower area with a shower bench and shower niche.

Mid-Century Modern, Whole House Renovation in Spring Mill Indianapolis

WrightWorks, LLC

A recessed storage cabinet at left allows for additional storage. The stacked pattern, 12x24 format slate floor matches the other bath and entry material. A tile niche can be seen in the shower, as well as a shaving ledge below. Both have matching quartz sills and were built exactly to the size and layout of the wall tile. The wall tile is Elvare collection, 4x16 in Element. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR

Rott Road Project

Grand Home Solutions, Inc

This Master Suite continues to merge outside and inside: honed granite counter top, rustic alder shaker cabinets, and floor to ceiling tile (in 4 different widths) that look like wood, vaulted ceiling with stained wood beam at the peak, faucets that mimic an old well pump. Dark slate tile on the heated floors has an additional stained coat on the grout to appear like a continuous slab of stone. Utilizing a hidden linear floor drain allows the floor tile to visually continue into the shower area . The large shower has niches concealed in half walls to keep toiletries out of sight.

Colorful Ranch Retreat

JJ Interiors

This lovely vanity and large mirror both frame and reflect the views. Quartz flooring provides color and texture below rich wood cabinets.
This is an example of a large country master wet room bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, green tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops and a double vanity.

Arlington, VA Modern ADU

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Harrison Design
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Ellerton Residence

STUDIO NINE & CO.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, slate floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and a drop-in sink.

Mid-Century Modern, Whole House Renovation in Spring Mill Indianapolis

WrightWorks, LLC

The hall bath slate floor matches the entry slate material, in a stacked pattern, 12x24 format. A small closet at the end of the tub provides lots of storage. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR

Bathroom Design Ideas with Porcelain Tile and Slate Floors

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.