Tall board and batten wainscoting is used to wrap this ensuite bath. An antique dresser was converted into a sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Nashville with marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, purple walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Carriage Lane Principal Bath

Thyme & Place Design LLC

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 countertops 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 natural 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 the 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 backrest. 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 slightly oversized subway tiles in a clean and bright white. The floors are 12x24 porcelain marble. The shower floor features a flat-cut marble pebble tile. Behind the vanity, the wall is tiled with Zellige 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, are 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.

Gavin Master Bathroom Remodel

Devine Bath & Kitchen

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Seattle with white cabinets, purple walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, a hot tub, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile and an undermount sink.

Lake Front Country Estate

Markalunas Architecture Group

Lake Front Country Estate Girls Bath. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Large traditional bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Debra Funt Interiors

Renovation- teen girl hall bath. REstoration Hardware Vanity. Custom stone top with vessel sinks. Mirrored medicine Cabinets; Crystal beaded sconces and artwork from Trowbridge . Lavender walls

Minneapolis Victorian Bathroom Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Bathroom remodel. Photo credit to Hannah Lloyd.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and solid surface benchtops.

Historic German Village Bath

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Bathroom, subway tiles, glass shower door, shower bench, white cabinets, blue walls, wood floors in German Village
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Rock in Glass River

Richard Landon Design

The shower is a walk-in shower with an overhead spray. We used 2"-square LED lights by Juno to minimize the increased width of the beam. Note the niche for shower toiletries. Photos by Jesse Young Photography

Osborne Island Residence

CW Interiors

Bathroom with feature wall of glass tile
This is an example of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

SF Showcase 2012

TINEKE TRIGGS

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with purple walls, dark wood cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Turtle Lake "Terrapin Station" Project - LEED for Homes "Platinum"

Image Design LLC

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, purple walls, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Transitional Master Bathroom in Aurora, IL

Adam Hartig

Adam Hartig
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Good Things Come in Pairs

Square Footage Inc.

Photo by Valerie Wilcox
Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Babylon Master Bathroom

Incredible Home Improvements, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a bidet, white tile, marble, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Carriage Lane Principal Bath

Thyme & Place Design LLC

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.

Elegant Modern Lakefront

Affinity Construction Group

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, white tile, stone tile, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Historic German Village Bath

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Bathroom, subway tiles, glass shower door, shower bench, white cabinets, blue walls, wood floors in German Village
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Master bathroom with walk in shower

Destination Design, LLC

"Her" side of the master bathroom suite. Plenty of storage in the mirrored wall cabinets. Ryan Hainey, Photography
Small modern master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Hollywood Heights Historical Bathroom Remodel

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Rittenhouse Sq. Penthouse

Weaver Construction

Weaver Images
Traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, recessed-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet and purple walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Purple Walls

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.