This bath offers generous space without going overboard in square footage. The homeowner chose to go with a large double vanity and a nice shower with custom features and a shower seat and decided to forgo the typical big soaking tub. The vanity area shown in this photo has plenty of storage within the mirrored wall cabinets and the large drawers below. The mirrors were cased out with the matching woodwork and crown detail. The countertop is Crema Marfil slab marble with undermount Marzi sinks. The Kallista faucetry was chosen in chrome since it was an easier finish to maintain for years to come. Other metal details were done in the oil rubbed bronze to work with the theme through out the home. The floor tile is a 12 x 12 Bursa Beige Marble that is set on the diagonal. The backsplash to the vanity is the companion Bursa Beige mini running bond mosaic with a cap also in the Bursa Beige marble. Vaulted ceilings add to the dramatic feel of this bath. The bronze and crystal chandelier also adds to the dramatic glamour of the bath. Photography by Northlight Photography.

Bathrooms

A-1 Remodeling by Randall J. Smith

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, travertine, beige walls, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Transitional Kitchen & Bath Renovation

Woodcraft Design Build Inc.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium

Ideo Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, travertine, green walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Overstreet Master Bath Lake Magdalene

Schoeman Construction

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Olalla Whole Home Remodel

Rainier Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Sugarloaf Alley

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Modern Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Christian J Anderson Photography
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, brown tile, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door and brown floor.

Avalanche Ranch

Elevation Design Group

Dick Springgate
Mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Bearfoot

Cobalt Design

Master Bathroom Renovation. Care was taken to help this bathroom connect into the overall rustic feel of the chalet as well as bring in the unique features that create harmony with the natural mountain location. The existing ensuite lacked functionality, size, and luxury. Manipulating and reassigning space allowed us to change the shape and enhance the amenities of this bathroom, while the entrance through the master closet provides separation and functionality. The new layout gives the spa steam shower a feature location, closes off the toilet for privacy, and makes the stunning double vanity perfect for couples.

Deepdene Residence

Lewisham Interiors

Photography: Larissa Davis
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Parkinson Craftsman

Built Green Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Dundas Bath

User

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Shower in the Garden

Martin Grace Interiors

Shower in the Garden in collaboration with Gryphon Construction and Landscaping by Andre Thank you Blue Stitch Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Brick Beach Custom Home

Richard F. Hall Custom Homes

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, beige walls, an integrated sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and travertine.

Bathroom Addition

Los Gueros Construction, LLC

Travertine Walk-in Shower
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Sugarloaf Alley

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, travertine, white walls, a vessel sink and tile benchtops.

Olalla Whole Home Remodel

Rainier Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Redlands

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

Granite and travertine tile with oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Built by Keystone Custom Builders, Inc. Photo by Alyssa Falk
Inspiration for a mid-sized bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and travertine.

Custom Home

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Travertine

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.