From the contrasting blue tile to the sleek standing tub, this primary bathroom truly has it all.
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Chicago with ceramic tile, porcelain floors, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and planked wall panelling.

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

The elegant master bathroom has an old-world feel with a modern touch. It's barrel-vaulted ceiling leads to the freestanding soaker tub that is surrounded by linen drapery. The airy panels hide built-in cubbies for the homeowner to store her bath products, so to alway be in reach, but our to view.

Dallas Bath Remodel

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Charming & Traditional Primary Bath Remodel in Santa Ana

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This porcelain tile flooring is complete with a Sand-Matte finish and is a flawless complement to the surrounding lighter tones.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Born & Bred Studio - Ensuite Master Bathroom, Dartmouth Park

Born & Bred Studio

Master Ensuite Bathroom, London, Dartmouth Park
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in London with pink walls, marble benchtops, a double vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Ryan Court

Plain & Posh

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Stunning Traditional Master Bathroom in Simsbury

Showcase Kitchens

Each viewpoint of this master bath is stunning. From the stand alone soaking tub to the built-in bench seat with hidden storage, each part of this space was carefully considered. The custom wainscoting expertly blends into the shower knee wall where you find a beautiful tile feature area within the shower niche. The opposite exterior wall boasts a completely custom vanity complete with his and hers sinks, crown molding that encases two vanity mirrors and decorative sconces, as well as decorative details like the vanity legs. We are so excited with the end result of this timeless master bathroom!

Willowbridge

Andrea Leigh Interiors

Transitional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

New York | Luxury Bathroom Remodels

Home Design & Co Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, a niche, a shower seat, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed, panelled walls, decorative wall panelling and recessed-panel cabinets.

Master Bath with Freestanding Soaking Tub

Orren Pickell Building Group

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Luxurious Bathroom Update

Kirk Riley Design

This Tudor home had an addition from the early 1990's that was in need of an update. In the upstairs Principal En Suite we enlarged the shower and added a shower bench. The shower walls are marble subway tiles while the floor is graced with more marble in a herringbone pattern. The countertops are quartz and the fixtures are by Brizo. But, the biggest "ahh" factor comes from the luxurious, free-standing soaking tub for two. What a fabulous way to relax after a long day.

Elkhorn Hill

Virtual Studio Innovations

Inspiration for a large transitional kids bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, white walls and planked wall panelling.

Ocean Course Master Bath

KMD Interiors

Full renovation of master bath. Removed linen closet and added mirrored linen cabinet to have create a more seamless feel.
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and a freestanding tub.

PROJECT ORCHARD, Full Service Design

Claudia Pakes Design Studio

Traditional bathroom in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cedar Creek Lake

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bathrooms

AJ Margulis Interiors

A master bath renovation that involved a complete re-working of the space. A custom vanity with built-in medicine cabinets and gorgeous finish materials completes the look.

Hampstead Residence

Indie & Co.

Design ideas for a large scandinavian kids bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, brown tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bath Revival

Yancy Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Rochester Country Residence

Kirkshire Design Group

Inspiration for a large master bathroom in Detroit with a double vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Old Cobblers

CHALK Architects

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Wiltshire with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and a Freestanding 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.