Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive country master wet room bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone floors, an open shower, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls and beige floor.

Melrose

KitchenLab Interiors

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Prague

x8 Property and Design

A fresh take on the Victorian style bathroom with bright elements and patterns.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Coastal Calm

Southern Studio Interior Design

Dustin Peck Photography
This is an example of a beach style master bathroom in Raleigh with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Aging in Place, Gracefully:

Princeton Design Collaborative

Large 3' x 5' curbless shower with glass shower doors and large format tile and grab bar for extra safety. Also includes bench with Quartz seat and clear story window for natural daylight. Photography by: Jeffrey E Tryon

Grayhawk Remodel

Laura Kehoe Design

Mark Boisclair Photography
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, ceramic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Whitefish Bay Bathroom Remodels River White Granite

House of Stone, Inc.

Inspiration for a large master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Log Interior Details 2

M Squared Construction

Country master bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets.

Almaden Hills Reconstruction

Alison Whittaker Design, Inc.

Ken Gutmaker
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey benchtops.

Taylor House

Livingston Home Outfitters

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an undermount tub, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Piermont Beach House

Janelle Interiors

two fish digital
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass sheet wall, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Masculine Minimalism

Sandra Britt Interiors

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Miami with medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile.
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Remodel 4

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom bathroom remodel with a freestanding tub, rainfall showerhead, custom vanity lighting, and tile flooring.
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master and Guest Bath Remodel

Interiors by J. Curry

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Crystal Cove

Richard Krantz Architecture Inc

This is an example of a mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Log Cabin Basement Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Forward Design Build Remodel

Photo from 2018. The clients desired to have a finished basement; turning the unfinished space into a vacation getaway. We turned the basement into a modern log cabin. Using logs, exposed beams, and stone, we gave the client an Up North vacation getaway right in their own basement! This project was originally completed in 2003. Styling has changed a bit, but as you can see it has truly stood the test of time.

Hoschton Master Bath Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Master Bathroom Remodel
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Prague

x8 Property and Design

A fresh take on the Victorian style bathroom with bright elements and patterns.
Small traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Medium Wood 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.