Rustic Modern Master Bathroom, Santa Cruz Mntns, CA

Finding a home is not easy in a seller’s market, but when my clients discovered one—even though it needed a bit of work—in a beautiful area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, they decided to jump in. Surrounded by old-growth redwood trees and a sense of old-time history, the house’s location informed the design brief for their desired remodel work. Yet I needed to balance this with my client’s preference for clean-lined, modern style. Suffering from a previous remodel, the galley-like bathroom in the master suite was long and dank. My clients were willing to completely redesign the layout of the suite, so the bathroom became the walk-in closet. We borrowed space from the bedroom to create a new, larger master bathroom which now includes a separate tub and shower. The look of the room nods to nature with organic elements like a pebbled shower floor and vertical accent tiles of honed green slate. A custom vanity of blue weathered wood and a ceiling that recalls the look of pressed tin evoke a time long ago when people settled this mountain region. At the same time, the hardware in the room looks to the future with sleek, modular shapes in a chic matte black finish. Harmonious, serene, with personality: just what my clients wanted. Photo: Bernardo Grijalva

Modern Lake point tower make over

UniMode Woodworking & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Moderne Salle De Bain

Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Paris with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, slate and brown benchtops.

Zenteriors

Camian Larson of Zenteriors Design

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, slate, white walls, a drop-in sink and a hinged shower door.

Japanese Bathing Experience

EverLife Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, slate, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Alpha Wellness Sensations

GALAXY OUTDOOR LLC

Alpha Wellness Sensations is an international leader, pioneer and trendsetter in the high-end wellness industry for decades, supplying a wide range of exceptional quality steam baths, sunbeds, traditional and infrared saunas. The company specializes in custom-built spa, rejuvenation and wellness solutions.

Bentley Baths

Red Rok Remodel

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, slate, white walls, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops and a shower curtain.

The Beach House Retrofit Project

Absolute Green Homes, Inc

Sylvain Cote
Inspiration for a country bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, gray tile and slate.

Belgravia Residence Refurbishment

Mark Pinney Associates

Inspiration for a contemporary kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, slate floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Raymond Retreat- Luxury Maine Lakehouse

Jessica Meister

We wanted to carry the serene, nature-inspired colors and transitional style of the master bedroom into the master bath by incorporating textured neutrals with pops of deep green and brown and sleek new fixtures with a vintage twist. Tub: Randolf Morris 67 inch clawfoot tub package in oil rubbed bronze Granite: Fantasy Brown Cabinets: Kabinart Cherry Prescott door style in Fawn finish Floor Tile: Daltile Seasonwood in Redwood Grove Paint Color: Edgecomb Grey by Benjamin Moore Mirrors: Pottery Barn Extra-Large Keinsington Pivot Mirrors in Bronze Decor: My Sister's Garage

North Fremantle Wet Room Project

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

VJ Panels, Timber Panels In Bathroom, Pink Basin, Blue Feature Wall, Wet Room, Wet Room With Wall To Wall Screen, Modern Bathroom
Photo of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Perth with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, slate, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Modern Contemporary Bathroom - Bath

Dibujo.design Interiors

Photo of a large modern kids wet room bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, white walls, slate floors, grey floor, gray tile, slate and an open shower.

Librorum

Agence OSSIBUS

Laure GUIROY
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Bordeaux with beaded inset cabinets, purple cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, slate, beige walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Zalanta Lake Tahoe

Bassman Blaine Home

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Waltz Project - Vollrath Renovations

The Tile Shop

Photo of a large master bathroom in Wilmington with an open shower, slate, quartzite benchtops and an open shower.

La Surprenante

Melyssa Robert Designer

Casa Media
Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Montreal with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, slate, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Country Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Cornwall with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, slate, white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink and wood benchtops.

Master Bathroom- Walk Through Shower

Hines Homes, LLC

Large transitional master bathroom in Little Rock with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, slate, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and gray tile.

Contemporary New Build

Ashley P. Design

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with an open shower, slate and slate floors.

High Country Rustic

Studio Ridge Residential

Klassen Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Jackson with brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, slate, slate floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, gray tile, yellow walls, grey floor, an open shower and recessed-panel cabinets.

All Showers Bathroom Design Ideas with Slate

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.