master shower with cedar lined dry sauna
Photo of an expansive modern master wet room bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, a built-in vanity, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a double vanity, white benchtops, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Lodge Trail

Niche Design Co. LLC

Grand spa-style primary bathroom with wet room, double shower heads, rain can, free-standing tub and double vanities.
Inspiration for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rustic Lane

Diane Martin Interior Designs

Vaulted ceiling master bathroom with stone wall.
Large mediterranean master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and brick walls.

Transitional Master Bathroom Addition

Gayler Design Build

This new 260 square foot master bathroom addition features a beautiful oversized seamless walk-in shower, custom cabinets finished in Black Horizon, white quartz countertops, and a double vessel sink vanity.

Northbrook, IL Kitchen, Master bathroom, Laundry Room, Family Room Remodel

Synergy Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rosedale Ave Whole House Remodel

Jordan Design-Build Group

A large, low bulkhead ran through the old bathroom making it an awkward and uncomfortable space. By resizing and relocating the ductwork we created full height clearances and the enlarged bathroom is now more welcoming and functional for guests.

Brookside Ensuite

MAC Renovations LTD.

Mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Let it Shine

W.L. Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, an alcove shower, gray tile, a hinged shower door and a shower seat.

Rustic Lane

Diane Martin Interior Designs

Vaulted ceiling master bathroom with stone wall.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and brick walls.

Haley Drive Renovation

Studio Steidley

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Eden Prairie Master Bathroom

LJ Interiors MN

Transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Senior Living Bath

Lori Fleet Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Small Addition- Alexandria, VA

Bianco Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Eton Master Bath Remodel with Built-In Washer Dryer Custom Cabinet in Towson

Charleene's Houses, LLC

Inspired by a cool, tranquil space punctuated with high-end details such as convenient folding teak shower benches, polished nickel and laser-cut marble shower tiles that add bright swirls of visual movement. And the hidden surprise is the stack washer/dryer unit built into the tasteful center floor to ceiling cabinet.

Hutton Creek 4

Riverside Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ladera Ranch Bathroom

Gilbert Design Group

Using a deep soaking tub and very organic materials gives this Master bathroom re- model a very luxurious yet casual feel.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Charlotte, NC- Townhouse Master bathroom remodel

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This bathroom went from outdated to an updated classic style that can be enjoyed for many years to come! Custom gray shaker cabinets with transitional hardware and gray and white quartz tops are as gorgeous as they are functional! We love the tone on tone tile focal point medallion pattern in the shower.

Whole House Remodel: Pennington Hopewell, NJ

Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.

We expanded what used to be a typical 3 piece hall bathroom into a more elegant bathroom for our clients teenage daughter. The goal here was to create a space she loved now and could still grow with. The bathroom now has a walk in shower with custom glass enclosure

Modern Design

Wilsonville Carpet & Tile

The Kauai III shower system allows for use while seated or standing and has a clean, modern look.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and a Shower Seat

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.