The indigo vanity and its brass hardware stand in perfect harmony with the mirror, which elegantly reflects the marble shower.
Small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, a niche and a single vanity.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Blue peacock wallpaper with Carrara Marble countertops and backsplash ledge and Z Collection tile Candy in ‘Ocean’ as the tile wainscotting throughout this guest bathroom remodel in Portland, Oregon.

Lake Delavan Lake House

KED Interiors

From the contrasting blue tile to the sleek standing tub, this primary bathroom truly has it all.
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Chicago with ceramic tile, porcelain floors, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and planked wall panelling.

Serenity Bath

CG&S Design-Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive country master wet room bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, limestone, limestone floors, an open shower, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, beige tile, beige walls, marble benchtops, beige floor, an integrated sink and multi-coloured benchtops.

City Style

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This white bathroom has a white and grey tile floor and a white freestanding bathtub. A mini chandelier hangs on the ceiling, and silver and gold metal accents run throughout.

Next Generation Renovation : Primary Bathroom

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Transitional Accessible Primary Bath

Neil Kelly Company

Transitional bathroom vanity with polished grey quartz countertop, dark blue cabinets with black hardware, Moen Doux faucets in black, Ann Sacks Savoy backsplash tile in cottonwood, 8"x8" patterned tile floor, and chic oval black framed mirrors by Paris Mirrors. Rain-textured glass shower wall, and a deep tray ceiling with a skylight.

Indian Village Ensuite

Verce Design

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Transitional Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Guest Bathrooms

Mariano & Co., LLC

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Fresh Escape primary Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Master Bathroom was outdated in appearance and although the size of the room was sufficient, the space felt crowded. The toilet location was undesirable, the shower was cramped and the bathroom floor was cold to stand on. The client wanted a new configuration that would eliminate the corner tub, but still have a bathtub in the room, plus a larger shower and more privacy to the toilet area. The 1980’s look needed to be replaced with a clean, contemporary look. A new room layout created a more functional space. A separated space was achieved for the toilet by relocating it and adding a cabinet and custom hanging pipe shelf above for privacy. By adding a double sink vanity, we gained valuable floor space to still have a soaking tub and larger shower. In-floor heat keeps the room cozy and warm all year long. The entry door was replaced with a pocket door to keep the area in front of the vanity unobstructed. The cabinet next to the toilet has sliding doors and adds storage for towels and toiletries and the vanity has a pull-out hair station. Rich, walnut cabinetry is accented nicely with the soft, blue/green color palette of the tiles and wall color. New window shades that can be lifted from the bottom or top are ideal if they want full light or an unobstructed view, while maintaining privacy. Handcrafted swirl pendants illuminate the vanity and are made from 100% recycled glass.

Guest Bath

Collected Interiors

We removed a hall closet to expand the bathroom area, enabling us to create two rectangular bathrooms instead of two intertwined bathrooms. In the primary bathroom, we added a full-sized shower with a bench, as well as plenty of cabinet storage.

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Complete Custom Home Interior Design

Signature Design Interiors

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Traditional Country House

Niki Schafer Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Oxfordshire with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Breakwater Scandinavian// Scandinavian Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Design ideas for a scandinavian master wet room bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Family Functional

Parkyn Design

Updated bathroom with gold accents.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Serene & Luxurious Primary Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

These homeowners wanted to update their 1990’s bathroom with a statement tub to retreat and relax. The primary bathroom was outdated and needed a facelift. The homeowner’s wanted to elevate all the finishes and fixtures to create a luxurious feeling space. From the expanded vanity with wall sconces on each side of the gracefully curved mirrors to the plumbing fixtures that are minimalistic in style with their fluid lines, this bathroom is one you want to spend time in. Adding a sculptural free-standing tub with soft curves and elegant proportions further elevated the design of the bathroom. Heated floors make the space feel elevated, warm, and cozy. White Carrara tile is used throughout the bathroom in different tile size and organic shapes to add interest. A tray ceiling with crown moulding and a stunning chandelier with crystal beads illuminates the room and adds sparkle to the space. Natural materials, colors and textures make this a Master Bathroom that you would want to spend time in.

MCC 1

Pamela Leone Design, Inc.

Guest bath with creative ceramic tile pattern of square and subway shapes and glass deco ln vertical stripes and the bench. Customized shower curtain for 9' ceiling

Master Bathroom, long view

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

A view of his and her vanities. We separated the sinks with a his and her glass inset cabinet doors. We paneled the walls to frame the beveled glass mirrors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel 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.