Modern Hillside Custom Home in Chapel Hill, NC

Architect: Szostak Design, Inc. Photo: Jim Sink
Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Schuon Kitchen and Baths

Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Walnut Vanity with Black Tiled Floors

Kitchen Intuitions

Open walnut vanity with brass faucets, matte black hardware and black hexagon floor tiles. Photos by Chris Veith
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

CONTEMPORARY GLAM

Eridel Construction & Design

Ryan Gamma
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Watercloset with privacy screen

R. B. Schwarz, Inc.

Upper half of walls painted hale navy blue from Benjamin Moore’s historical colors line // Tall panel was built to give privacy to the toilet // Added a full height mirror to the privacy wall // Added LED rope lighting for a night light // Bathroom features all LED lights. All lights are on dimmers yet correct to the period of the house. // Photo shows relocated door which leads from bathroom into bedroom. Door on left (with robe) leads to his suit closet. // Original doors were painted, rehung and new hardware installed

Blue Sage Street of Dreams

Platinum Builders LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Omaha with grey cabinets, glass tile, quartzite benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Issaquah Bathroom Remodel

Rainier Custom Homes

This master bath layout was large, but awkward, with faux Grecian columns flanking a huge corner tub. He prefers showers; she always bathes. This traditional bath had an outdated appearance and had not worn well over time. The owners sought a more personalized and inviting space with increased functionality. The new design provides a larger shower, free-standing tub, increased storage, a window for the water-closet and a large combined walk-in closet. This contemporary spa-bath offers a dedicated space for each spouse and tremendous storage. The white dimensional tile catches your eye – is it wallpaper OR tile? You have to see it to believe!

Master bathroom

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in New York with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Westlake Contemporary New Construction

Laura Burton Interiors

An Indoor Lady
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

202 Master Bath 1

Kristy Ann Designs + Staging

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Zen Zone Bath

dRemodeling

A must have accessory is a heated towel rack, which was placed right outside of the shower for best access.
Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in Philadelphia with a curbless shower, white tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, black floor, an open shower, quartzite benchtops and a vessel sink.

Paradise Living

Friedman & Shields

This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops and limestone floors.

Medina | Custom Home

John Buchan Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Rustic Farmhouse Master Bathroom

Cypress Design Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Farmhouse Bath with Round Wire Display Shelving and Shiplap

Orren Pickell Building Group

Ship lap walls, dark wood vanity with his and her sinks and round wire display shelving. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Photo of an expansive country master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and quartzite benchtops.

Modern Bathroom

Schulte Design Build

Our clients wanted to update the bathroom on the main floor to reflect the style of the rest of their home. The clean white lines, gold fixtures and floating vanity give this space a very elegant and modern look.

Charles Street Master Bathroom

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

This Beautiful Master Bathroom blurs the lines between modern and contemporary. Take a look at this beautiful chrome bath fixture! We used marble style ceramic tile for the floors and walls, as well as the shower niche. The shower has a glass enclosure with hinged door. Large wall mirrors with lighted sconces, recessed lighting in the shower and a privacy wall to hide the toilet help make this bathroom a one for the books! Photo: Matthew Burgess Media

Master Bathroom Remodel with Chicago Brick

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc.

A dark stained barn door is the grand entrance for this gorgeous remodel featuring Wellborn Cabinets, quartz countertops,and 12" x 24" porcelain tile. While beautiful, the real main attraction is the zero threshold spacious walk-in shower covered in Chicago Brick Southside porcelain tile.

Showered in White

KBF by Audi Contractors

Renee Alexander
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a drop-in tub and ceramic floors.

Illinois Lot 3

Riverside Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Terrazzo 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.