Photo by Naples Kenny Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, an undermount sink and an open shower.

Redondo Beach Residence

Dannielle Albrecht Designs

Photo of a small beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

October 2015 Projects

American Home Improvement Inc.

Bathroom Remodeling Project done by American Home Improvement
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white walls, marble floors, white floor, a freestanding tub, marble benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Neighborhood Charm

Anchor Builders

This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. The Master Bathroom has a custom built double vanity with plenty of built-in storage between the sinks and in the recessed medicine cabinet. The walls are done in a Sherwin Williams wallpaper from the Come Home to People's Choice Black & White collection, number 491-2670. The custom vanity is Benjamin Moore in Simply White OC-117, with a Bianco Cararra marble top. Both the shower and floor of this bathroom are tiled in Hampton Carrara marble. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

Girls' Bathroom

Schryver Design LLC

Three apartments were combined to create this 7 room home in Manhattan's West Village for a young couple and their three small girls. A kids' wing boasts a colorful playroom, a butterfly-themed bedroom, and a bath. The parents' wing includes a home office for two (which also doubles as a guest room), two walk-in closets, a master bedroom & bath. A family room leads to a gracious living/dining room for formal entertaining. A large eat-in kitchen and laundry room complete the space. Integrated lighting, audio/video and electric shades make this a modern home in a classic pre-war building. Photography by Peter Kubilus

Westholme Bath

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

This small bathroom previously had a 3/4 shower. The bath was reconfigured to include a tub/shower combination. The square arch over the tub conceals a shower curtain rod. Carrara stone vanity top and tub deck along with the mosaic floor and subway tile give timeless polished and elegance to this small space. photo by Holly Lepere

Historical St. Paul Renovation

Fluidesign Studio

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls and ceramic floors.

The Strand, Dana Point

Cindy Smetana Interiors

Martin King
Large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, gray tile, white tile, grey walls, mosaic tile, grey floor, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Mountain Road Residence

3north

Ansel Olson
Large transitional master bathroom in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, slate floors and grey cabinets.

Room to Grow

Feinmann, Inc.

A growing family and the need for more space brought the homeowners of this Arlington home to Feinmann Design|Build. As was common with Victorian homes, a shared bathroom was located centrally on the second floor. Professionals with a young and growing family, our clients had reached a point where they recognized the need for a Master Bathroom for themselves and a more practical family bath for the children. The design challenge for our team was how to find a way to create both a Master Bath and a Family Bath out of the existing Family Bath, Master Bath and adjacent closet. The solution had to consider how to shrink the Family Bath as small as possible, to allow for more room in the master bath, without compromising functionality. Furthermore, the team needed to create a space that had the sensibility and sophistication to match the contemporary Master Suite with the limited space remaining. Working with the homes original floor plans from 1886, our skilled design team reconfigured the space to achieve the desired solution. The Master Bath design included cabinetry and arched doorways that create the sense of separate and distinct rooms for the toilet, shower and sink area, while maintaining openness to create the feeling of a larger space. The sink cabinetry was designed as a free-standing furniture piece which also enhances the sense of openness and larger scale. In the new Family Bath, painted walls and woodwork keep the space bright while the Anne Sacks marble mosaic tile pattern referenced throughout creates a continuity of color, form, and scale. Design elements such as the vanity and the mirrors give a more contemporary twist to the period style of these elements of the otherwise small basic box-shaped room thus contributing to the visual interest of the space. Photos by John Horner

British En Suite

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Full Bathroom remodel Modern Farmhouse

First & Main Design Market

Final look of the bathroom. Black hardware mixed with a warm tone vanity make a space feel cozy and beautiful.
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Corsair Residence

4D Design + Consulting

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Dayton Basement Remodel to Sell

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

For this basement, these older clients wanted a quick and easy remodel to help sell their home when the time came. We did a simple but timeless design to help appeal to any buyer.

Bathrooms! Bathing Beauties!

Judith Wright Design

A compact bathroom was updated with finishes honoring the historic home. Maximum storage is incorporated into the vanity. Inset mirrors help expand the brightness and feeling of space. Living un-lacquered brass fixtures are used through out the home to honor its vintage charm.

Bisset Court

Cameron Getter Design

This little girl's playroom bath renovation consisted of new floor and shower wall tile (to the ceiling), new plumbing fixtures and hardware, fresh vanity paint and cabinet knobs, a new vanity mirror and sconce, wallpaper accent walls, Gray Malin artwork, new floor mats, shower curtain and towels.

California Chic | Portland Whole House Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The White Oak vanity cabinet features a built-in makeup area.
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and white floor.

Maple Circle

Charla Ray Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Other with a freestanding vanity, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, porcelain floors, white floor and a niche.

Modern + Earthy Primary Bath Suite Remodel in Durham, CA

Lori K Design Studio

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker 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.