This medium sized bathroom had ample space to create a luxurious bathroom for this young professional couple with 3 young children. My clients really wanted a place to unplug and relax where they could retreat and recharge. New cabinets were a must with customized interiors to reduce cluttered counter tops and make morning routines easier and more organized. We selected Hale Navy for the painted finish with an upscale recessed panel door. Honey bronze hardware is a nice contrast to the navy paint instead of an expected brushed silver. For storage, a grooming center to organize hair dryer, curling iron and brushes keeps everything in place for morning routines. On the opposite, a pull-out organizer outfitted with trays for smaller personal items keeps everything at the fingertips. I included a pull-out hamper to keep laundry and towels off the floor. Another design detail I like to include is drawers in the sink cabinets. It is much better to have drawers notched for the plumbing when organizing bathroom products instead of filling up a large base cabinet. The room already had beautiful windows and was bathed in naturel light from an existing skylight. I enhanced the natural lighting with some recessed can lights, a light in the shower as well as sconces around the mirrored medicine cabinets. The best thing about the medicine cabinets is not only the additional storage but when both doors are opened you can see the back of your head. The inside of the cabinet doors are mirrored. Honey Bronze sconces are perfect lighting at the vanity for makeup and shaving. A larger shower for my very tall client with a built-in bench was a priority for this bathroom. I recommend stream showers whenever designing a bathroom and my client loved the idea of that feature as a surprise for his wife. Steam adds to the wellness and health aspect of any good bathroom design. We were able to access a small closet space just behind the shower a perfect spot for the steam unit. In addition to the steam, a handheld shower is another “standard” item in our shower designs. I like to locate these near a bench so you can sit while you target sore shoulder and back muscles. Another benefit is cleanability of the shower walls and being able to take a quick shower without getting your hair wet. The slide bar is just the thing to accommodate different heights. For Mrs. a tub for soaking and relaxing were the main ingredients required for this remodel. Here I specified a Bain Ultra freestanding tub complete with air massage, chromatherapy and a heated back rest. The tub filer is floor mounted and adds another element of elegance to the bath. I located the tub in a bay window so the bather can enjoy the beautiful view out of the window. It is also a great way to relax after a round of golf. Either way, both of my clients can enjoy the benefits of this tub. The tiles selected for the shower and the lower walls of the bathroom are a slightly oversized subway tile in a clean and bright white. The floors are a 12x24 porcelain marble. The shower floor features a flat cut marble pebble tile. Behind the vanity the wall is tiled with Zellage tile in a herringbone pattern. The colors of the tile connect all the colors used in the bath. The final touches of elegance and luxury to complete our design, the soft lilac paint on the walls, the mix of metal materials on the faucets, cabinet hardware, lighting and yes, an oversized heated towel warmer complete with robe hooks. This truly is a space for rejuvenation and wellness.

Alamo Bath remodel.

Olde World Mill & Cabinet

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, white tile, cement tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Silverlake Full Home Design

STEFANI STEIN

photo cred: tessa neustadt
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

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.
Photo of a 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.

Contemporary Grey and White Guest Bath

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer -Style House Photography
Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Guest Bathroom - Hill Country Stone Ranch Home

BCI Custom Homes

Bath in Hill Country Stone Home. Features Custom cabinetry, granite countertop, tile flooring, walk in shower, and satin nickel hardware.
Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Multiple Houston Heights New Orleans Style Homes

HSPartners

Master bath with tub and shower
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, cement tile, beige walls, travertine floors, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Murray Residence

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

Large Master Bathroom, featuring a tile shower with rain style shower head, double sinks and tile floors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower and beige tile.

Casa De Aguinaga

Da Agu

Photo of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

31 - Transitional Oxford Master Bathroom Doubld Shower Soaking Tub

Aspire Fine Homes

This is an example of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Shumacher - Wallpaper

Design District Access

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, cement tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink and terrazzo benchtops.

Large Master Bath Remodel

Booher Remodeling Company

Inspiration for a master bathroom in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, cement tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Low Country Modern

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Conteporary

Classic Tile & Mosaic (Culver City/WestAdams)

Clark Burgan
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile and cement tile.

TEENY TINY 1960's bathroom makeover

Decasa Designs LLC. (Design, Build & Remodeling)

Mid-sized modern bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Paerata 1

Jessica Chloe Photography

Fun and funky design, specifications are met for purpose in a very classy manner
Photo of a large 3/4 bathroom in Auckland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, cement tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Silver

Modern Craft Construction, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, cement tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and an open shower.

White and Wood Bathroom Remodel

Turn Key Remodel

Carriage Lane Principal Bath

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Unique Baths

Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Cement Tile

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.