This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Recent Projects

Bel Air Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Hokulia

Three Roses Interiors

Large guest double vessel glass sink countertop with bamboo brushed nickel faucets. Glass shower enclosure. Beautiful custom mahogany cabinetry with whimsical knob hardware. Recessed cabinet fronts with bamboo inserts work nicely with bamboo framed mirrors.

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.

Mohawk Tile

Northwest Floors

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and a drop-in tub.

North Carlton Renovation

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile and porcelain floors.

Amhurst - Heritage Greens | Hudson, WI

Creative Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Northeast Portland Master Bathroom Update

Lamont Bros.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Daniel Island 3

Structures Building Company

Holger Obenaus
Photo of a beach style bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a drop-in tub.

Bathroom Remodel

Collins Tile and Stone

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige walls and quartzite benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel

Clarksville Construction Services

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

From Master Bath to Master Oasis

Red House Remodeling

Initially this master bath was home to a small standard size shower and linen closet that left too little vanity space on one side of the room, and awkward open space on the other. Our professional design team started with a clean slate to maximize the floor plan and give these homeowners not only an updated master bath, but a master bath that better fit the space and their functional needs. Now the homeowners have plenty of vanity space along with a lavish shower and soaking tub for relaxation.

Holloway Basement Conversion

DASH

Our client wanted to get more out of the living space on the ground floor so we created a basement with a new master bedroom and bathroom.
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in London with blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and recessed-panel cabinets.

Traditional Bathroom

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Oakwood Bathrooms

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

Cabinetry: Sollera Cabinets Countertop: Marble
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, brown walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Lakefront Metairie Bathroom

User

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Recent Projects

Bel Air Custom Homes

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Gray Contracting Services

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block

Federal Tile Imports Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and beige floor.

North Carlton Renovation

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Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile and porcelain floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and a Drop-in Tub

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.