© Deborah Scannell Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, limestone floors and an open shower.

Brooklyn Heights Master Bathroom

Studio Ness, LLC

Photo by Costas Picadas
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

Photo of a large country bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, limestone floors, marble benchtops, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, an integrated sink and a built-in vanity.

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, limestone, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Spanish Mediterranean House

Richard Drummond Davis Architects

High windows add lots of light to the master bath dressing area.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

Lakeside Bathroom with Blue Vanity and Glass Accent Tile

Denise Quade Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass sheet wall, blue walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

House on Stovall

User

Master Bath Star Tribeca 3x9 Bossy Gray shower wall tiles, Limestone Chenille White 6x36 honed with 6x36 Silver Screen honed marble floor tiles by Builders Floor Covering & Tile.

Roof Top Penthouse

Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.

Kurt Johnson
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Omaha with a pedestal sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls and limestone floors.

SAN ANTONIO SPA BATHROOM REMODEL

Westphall Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Silicon Valley Master Bath

King Visual Design Inc.

Clear glass shower surround and door with stainless hardware. Corner tub has Kohler Purist series tub filler. Tub surround is blue fabric look porcelain tiles which are closely matched to accent wall paint. A honed Durango limestone floor complements the blue tones of the bathroom. Lagos Azul limestone is used for the corner tub deck and the cap on the shower half wall.

Santa Barbara

B Street Design

Custom Fireclay Backsplash Tile and dark stained alder cabinetry
Inspiration for a large mediterranean bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops and beige floor.

Mediterranean Haven

Cindy Smetana Interiors

Martin King
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops and beige floor.

Legend Way

D&G Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Traditional Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in London with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, limestone floors, grey cabinets and grey walls.

Master Ensuite

Moda Interiors

Benchtop: D'Amelio Stone Dark Serbiggante Gloss 40mm. Feature Trim: Briggs Veneer Innato Virginia Walnut. White Drawers; Bonlex IHC01 White Gloss. Floor Tiles: D'Amelio Stone Silvabella Light 600 x 600. Photography: DMax Photography

BRF #5 Painted Custom Taupe

Wolter's Custom Cabinets. LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sonoma Inspired - Master Bath www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Soothing Master Bath Wellness Room

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

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.

Bathroom

Curtis Allen Designs

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Uptown Condo

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Deborah Scannell Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and limestone floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Limestone Floors

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.