Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Tranquil Master Bath and Bedroom Remodel

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

Each of the two custom vanities provide plenty of space for personal items as well as storage. Brushed gold mirrors, sconces, sink fittings, and hardware shine bright against the neutral grey wall and dark brown vanities.

Small Spaces, Big Style

Imagine Construction

This guest bathroom was transformed into a whole new configuration. Included was a new soaking tub & shower enclosure. The wall to wall, horizontal, white tile was installed to look like shiplap. This included the painstaking task of two different grout colors to help hide the transitions, and make it look more like true, wood, shiplap.

Classic Coastal

White Sands Coastal Development

This 4,000-square foot home is located in the Silverstrand section of Hermosa Beach, known for its fabulous restaurants, walkability and beach access. Stylistically, it’s coastal-meets-traditional, complete with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a 3-stop elevator and a roof deck with amazing ocean views. The client, an art collector, wanted bold color and unique aesthetic choices. In the living room, the built-in shelving is lined in luminescent mother of pearl. The dining area’s custom hand-blown chandelier was made locally and perfectly diffuses light. The client’s former granite-topped dining table didn’t fit the size and shape of the space, so we cut the granite and built a new base and frame around it. The bedrooms are full of organic materials and personal touches, such as the light raffia wall-covering in the master bedroom and the fish-painted end table in a college-aged son’s room—a nod to his love of surfing. Detail is always important, but especially to this client, so we searched for the perfect artisans to create one-of-a kind pieces. Several light fixtures were commissioned by an International glass artist. These include the white, layered glass pendants above the kitchen island, and the stained glass piece in the hallway, which glistens blues and greens through the window overlooking the front entrance of the home. The overall feel of the house is peaceful but not complacent, full of tiny surprises and energizing pops of color.

Coastal Bathroom

Exquisite Cabinet Designs

Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, planked wall panelling and decorative wall panelling.

Annapolis Bathroom

KT tile

Small traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Walnut Creek Transitional Hall Bathroom Remodel

Gayler Design Build

The hall bathroom was designed with a new grey/blue furniture style vanity, giving the space a splash of color, and topped with a pure white Porcelain integrated sink. A new tub was installed with a tall but thin-framed sliding glass door—a thoughtful design to accommodate taller family and guests. The shower walls were finished in a Porcelain marble-looking tile to match the vanity and floor tile, a beautiful deep blue that also grounds the space and pulls everything together. All-in-all, Gayler Design Build took a small cramped bathroom and made it feel spacious and airy, even without a window!

Upstairs family bathroom

Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry

Family bathroom remodeled. The existing bathroom had a dividing wall and two small windows. The wall was removed and a new wider window installed. The bathroom door was replaced with a sliding barn door. New vanity, countertops, tile walls and tile floor.

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

The Cleary Company, Columbus, Ohio, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cupcake Cosmos

Laurie Demetrio Interiors

Primary bathroom with wood vanity and white tile.
Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, a curbless shower and subway tile.

1854 Farmhouse Transformation

La Bella Casa Interior Designs

By installing a shed dormer we gained significant head clearance as well as square footage to have this beautiful walk in shower added in place of the previous smaller tub with no clearance.

233 W Paces Ferry Rd NW

Virtual Studio Innovations

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with turquoise cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and recessed-panel cabinets.

White and Wood Bathroom Remodel

Turn Key Remodel

Example of a classic farmhouse style bathroom that lightens up the room and creates a unique look with tile to wood contrast.
Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Chanel Classic Bath

Jemm Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Los Feliz Hilltop

Linda Brettler Architect

Design ideas for a mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Emerald Tile Master Suite- Homeland

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Квартира в ЖК "Сити Парк"

ANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич

Ванная в стиле Прованс с цветочным орнаментом в обоях, с классической плиткой.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country bathroom in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and an alcove tub.

Baltimore Bathroom

Handled Interior Design + Construction

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ensuite Guest Bathroom Mixing of Cool Grays with Warm Tones

Eclectic Designs LLC

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and marble.

Modern Bathroom Remodel

Create Construction

Modern Bathroom Remodel -Tub To Walking Shower Conversion
Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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

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.