Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and gray tile.

Clifton Master Suite Addition

Designer Builders Inc.

Jason Hall Photography
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, concrete benchtops and grey floor.

White & Blue Traditional Bathroom

Kitchen Studio

Diane Wandmaker
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Pimlico Townhouse

Lisette Voute Designs

A double vanity painted in a deep dusty navy blue with a mirror to match. Love the pair of nickel wall lights here and the Leroy Brooks taps. Marble countertop and floor tiles.

Classic Bath

Mark Williams Design

Erica George Dines
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Gerler Street, Bardon - Brisbane

Pncbuilt

Brock Beazley Photography
Transitional bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Minnetonka Beach Project

EH Design, Associate ASID

This lovely Nantucket-style home was craving an update and one that worked well with today's family and lifestyle. The remodel included a full kitchen remodel, a reworking of the back entrance to include the conversion of a tuck-under garage stall into a rec room and full bath, a lower level mudroom equipped with a dog wash and a dumbwaiter to transport heavy groceries to the kitchen, an upper-level mudroom with enclosed lockers, which is off the powder room and laundry room, and finally, a remodel of one of the upper-level bathrooms. The homeowners wanted to preserve the structure and style of the home which resulted in pulling out the Nantucket inherent bones as well as creating those cozy spaces needed in Minnesota, resulting in the perfect marriage of styles and a remodel that works today's busy family.

Osprey Drive home on Topsail Isalnd

D's Interior Design

Wallpaper accents one wall in guest bath.
Design ideas for an expansive beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, blue benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Custom Closet and Primary Bath Renovation

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Our Princeton architects designed this spacious shower and made room for a freestanding soaking tub as well in a space which previously featured a built-in jacuzzi bath. The floor and walls of the shower feature La Marca Polished Statuario Nuovo, a porcelain tile with the look and feel of marble. The new vanity is by Greenfield Cabinetry in Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue.

Burnt Hills Horse Ranch Master Bath

Marianne Ashley Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Suite

Liberty Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Master Bath

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

After renovating their neutrally styled master bath Gardner/Fox helped their clients create this farmhouse-inspired master bathroom, with subtle modern undertones. The original room was dominated by a seldom-used soaking tub and shower stall. Now, the master bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower, custom walnut double vanity, make-up vanity, linen storage, and a private toilet room.

Fostoria Master Bath

Savvy Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Eclectic Style Home

Masters Properties, Inc.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Portoghesi

Ramage Company

The Portoghesi design features Italianate architecture with picturesque detailing and bountiful amenities. The first floor includes generously sized common areas, a bowed window bay and an owner’s suite for convenient one-level living. The paneled study, conveniently located off the foyer, connects to a full bath and easily converts to a second suite if necessary. The second floor features three bedrooms, two full baths and a loft complete with kitchenette. The outdoor rooms are a focal point throughout the house: the second floor has sweeping views from the front deck and side balcony while the first floor has multiple access points to the streetscape via the living room, dining room and owner’s suite.

Elmbrae

User

An elegant bathroom complete with period style roll-top bath in this super cool and stylishly remodelled Victorian Villa in Sunny Torquay, South Devon Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured tile, marble, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Merrimack On Main

Walczak Design And Build

THE PROBLEM Our client had recently purchased a beautiful home on the Merrimack River with breathtaking views. Unfortunately the views did not extend to the primary bedroom which was on the front of the house. In addition, the second floor did not offer a secondary bathroom for guests or other family members. THE SOLUTION Relocating the primary bedroom with en suite bath to the front of the home introduced complex framing requirements, however we were able to devise a plan that met all the requirements that our client was seeking. In addition to a riverfront primary bedroom en suite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a new full bathroom, a small deck was built off the primary bedroom offering expansive views through the full height windows and doors. Updates from custom stained hardwood floors, paint throughout, updated lighting and more completed every room of the floor.

Custom Closet and Primary Bath Renovation

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Baths $50,001 to $75,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Renaissance Remodeling Co., Inc., Garden City, Idaho, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $50,001 to $75,000
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Boise with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Blue Cabinets

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.