Updated secondary bath to coordinate with existing subway tile. Added new floor tile, reconfigured cabinetry and framed mirror.
Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Robert J Erdmann Design, LLC

Farmhouse Knotty Alder Cabinetry + Cedar Beams
Country bathroom in Chicago with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, white tile and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kids Bathroom Revamp

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Kids bathroom update. Kept existing vanity. Used large porcelain tile for new countertop to reduce grout lines. New sink. Grey subway tile shower and new fixtures. Luxury vinyl tile flooring.

Garity Residence - Bathroom Remodel

Hawkes Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Portland, OR Northwest Modern II

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

This is another vision of a contemporary home with Northwest regional influences, built with high performance features for energy efficiency and healthier indoor air. This custom home design was built for the market and features: 3,210 square feet, four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, great room, home office, bonus room, a large covered patio, a 2+ car garage, plus shop area. Steve Haning

Brasada Ranch

FRC Design Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and beige floor.

Stearns Residence

Inchoate

Photos by Anthony DeSantis
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Josephine Parc - Washington

Hultquist Homes

Large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with black walls, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Shower Tile

Tile Trends, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, an undermount sink and tile benchtops.

Home Interior Remodel

LGA, Inc

Remodeled Master Bath - underway! New toilet room, new enlarged shower with a bench, flush subway tile walls to finished drywall, custom master vanities, custom recessed vanity mirrors, large format porcelain tile on the floor, stand alone tub, new lighting throughout.

1920's Bathroom

J M G CONSTRUCTION

This 1920's Spanish style home needed an upgrade from it's 1970's remodel. The homeowner decided to work from a design she found on some vintage sconces shown here. All of the tile is custom colored and patterned with a sun burst theme and shower mosaic shown in mirror. The cabinets were custom as well, duplicated from a photo given to me by the client.

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Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Greg Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Other with white cabinets, yellow tile, blue walls, tile benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic tile, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, decorative wall panelling, yellow floor, beige benchtops and a double vanity.

Bathroom re-model

Dezignz

Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, beige walls and slate floors.

Sedona Red

Freestyle Interiors

Design ideas for a large master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Gallery

The Blue Pagoda

Traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Brookwood Lot 21

Noyes Development

The Guest Bathroom, with beautiful glass and stone mosaic running alongside the countertop. Photo taken by the Crandall Group.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, porcelain tile and porcelain floors.

Tranquil Steam Bath

Treefrog Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

2018 McMinnville, OR 97128

Creekside Homes Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Grey Themed Small Bathroom Design

Eerospace Ltd

Small bathroom designed using grey wall paint and tiles, as well as blonde wood behind the bathroom mirror. Recessed bathroom shelves used to maximise on limited space, as are the wall mounted bathroom vanity, rounded white toilet and enclosed walk-in shower.

Lake Toxaway

Ambiance Interiors

David Deitrich
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, beige tile and multi-coloured walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Tile Benchtops

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.