Contemporary master bathroom in Miami with beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, a trough sink, multi-coloured benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Small Hall Bathroom Remodel in NE Portland, Irvington Neighborhood

Lord Design

This very small hall bath is the only full bath in this 100 year old Four Square style home in the Irvington neighborhood. We needed to give a nod to the tradition of the home but add modern touches, some color and the storage that the clients were craving. We had to move the toilet to get the best flow for the space and we added a clever flip down cabinet door to utilize as counter space when standing at the cool one bowl, double sink. The juxtaposition of the traditional with the modern made this space pop with life and will serve well for the next 100 years. Remodel by Paul Hegarty, Hegarty Construction Photography by Steve Eltinge, Eltinge Photography

Carriage Lane Design Build /Carly Nemtean

Stephani Buchman Photography

Design by Carriage Lane Design Build http://www.carriagelanedesigns.com/ Millwork by Alta Moda http://www.altamoda.ca/ Photo by Stephani Buchman http://www.buchmanphoto.com

Von Levity

Structerra, Inc.

Tahoe Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, a trough sink, granite benchtops, an open shower and black benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse

Kat Nelson Designs

This powderoom has great mixes of eclectic styles. Kat Nelson, designed the black honed granite back splash and custom cathedral cabinets on vanity. Lisa Konz Photography

Ebony and Carrera Bath

Hankins & Associates, Inc. - Kitchens and Baths

Same tiled wall detail follows through the water closet room. A 1-1/4" marble shelf is recessed into the wall above the one-piece toilet. Photo by Jerry Hankins

The Blue Viewb

Colby Construction

Tricia Shay Photography
Country bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a trough sink and blue floor.

Bathroom Design

User

This bathroom has its owners thinking they are on vacation at the beach! The owner selected a Mission door style with Lace opaque paint from Woodland Cabinetry. LG Viatera quartz in the Rococo design surrounds a chic trough sink. The 10" high quartz backsplash accentuates the wall-mount faucets. Angie Farrell, ASID.

Traditional Japanese

Konni Tanaka Design Group

David William Photography
Mid-sized asian 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, stone tile, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, slate floors and a trough sink.

Pensacola Renovation

4-D Photography LLC

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, a trough sink and a hinged shower door.

Carmel Cottage

Blake Thompson Photography

Mid-sized country master bathroom with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Stately Colonial

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Tiburon Curb Appeal and Basement Addition

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Mediterranean Bathroom

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Other with a trough sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors and beige benchtops.

Barn on the Long Island Sound

Burr Salvatore Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Kitchens | CustomCreteWerks

CustomCreteWerks, Inc.

Transitional master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, a trough sink, concrete benchtops and grey benchtops.

Beverly Hills Bathroom

Concept Renovations, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Crisp and Clean Modernity

Keeping Interiors

Jim Bartsch
Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in Santa Barbara with a trough sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile and grey walls.

Beach House

Viscusi Elson Interior Design - Gina Viscusi Elson

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, a trough sink, blue floor and white benchtops.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and an alcove shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and a Trough Sink

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.