Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, a drop-in sink and a hinged shower door.

Modern Mediterranean Bathroom

Finesse, Inc.

A Florentine-style tile border enhances the iridescent glass tiles in the shower niche. Photo: Jessica Abler, Los Angeles, CA
This is an example of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Elk Park Ranch Homestead Powder

Fusion Interiors

Part of the historic homestead cabin, this powder room reflects the original log, a local custom made sink base and recycled wood vanity base. The contemporary sconces are from Hubberton Forge. Photo by Chris Marona Tim Flanagan Architect Veritas General Contractor Finewood Interiors for cabinetry Light and Tile Art for lighting CounterKULTURE Concrete Studio custom sink and counter top.

15 24th Ave

TMD Architects

Matt Bolt
Tropical bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, cement tiles, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Texas Star Award Finalist - Texas Chateauesque Lake Home

Mike Blake Custom Homes

Elegant french style master bath with amazing dual walk in shower doors, 3 shower heads, bench and steamer. Beautiful bow front vanities with Swarovsky crystal cabinet pulls, marble counter tops, polished chrome faucets. Front and center is a air jet and heated two person drop in tub with marble surround. Ceiling is accented with a barrel arch which is backlit with LED lights. Crystal chandelier provides a touch of elegance.

Oxford Ave. Venice

Creative Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Guest Bathroom Vanity

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This Italian Villa guest bathroom features a custom freestanding vanity with distressed wooden cabinets and a vessel sink. A sitting bench lays next to the vanity while a chandelier hangs from the center of the ceiling.

Low Country Vacation Home

Marracar Design

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Dauphine Street Renovation

MOSS KITCHENS

B Dudek
Mid-sized country master bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mirror tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Walz Residence

New West Partners

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a corner shower.

Maller master bath remodel

AB Design Elements, LLC

Jack London Photography
This is an example of a large master bathroom in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, limestone benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Coastal Bathroom Remodel

Mc Construction Design Build

The clients wanted a refresh on their master suite while keeping the majority of the plumbing in the same space. Keeping the shower were it was we simply removed some minimal walls at their master shower area which created a larger, more dramatic, and very functional master wellness retreat. The new space features a expansive showering area, as well as two furniture sink vanity, and seated makeup area. A serene color palette and a variety of textures gives this bathroom a spa-like vibe and the dusty blue highlights repeated in glass accent tiles, delicate wallpaper and customized blue tub. Design and Cabinetry by Bonnie Bagley Catlin Kitchen Installation by Tomas at Mc Construction Photos by Gail Owens

West Hollywood New house

Chuy's Tile Works

12x12 inch mosaic tile with square edge. Marble countertop with mitered edge
Photo of a large contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Rustic Home at Mountain Air

Ambiance Interiors

Master Bath cabinets are glazed to give a subtle rustic feeling. Note the correctly placed sconces light the side of the user's face.
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Transitional Master Bathroom Remodel

The Cleary Company

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Cedar Point Baths

the Design Studio, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and beige benchtops.

2019 Homearama

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We are so excited to share the finished photos of this year's Homearama we were lucky to be a part of thanks to G.A. White Homes. This space uses Marsh Furniture's Apex door style to create a uniquely clean and modern living space. The Apex door style is very minimal making it the perfect cabinet to showcase statement pieces like the brick in this kitchen.

Shallow Linen Cabinets with Floating Shelves Between

Denise Quade Design

Two tall shallow linen cabinets were incorporated into this master bathroom. Floating shelves were placed in between them for display space. Tile floor was laid in a herringbone pattern on the floor throughout the space.

Master Bath Remodel

Colorado HomeCraft

Ric Forest
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with an alcove shower, grey walls, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Distressed 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.