Home is about creating a sense of place. Little moments add up to a sense of well being, such as looking out at framed views of the garden, or feeling the ocean breeze waft through the house. This connection to place guided the overall design, with the practical requirements to add a bedroom and bathroom quickly ( the client was pregnant!), and in a way that allowed the couple to live at home during the construction. The design also focused on connecting the interior to the backyard while maintaining privacy from nearby neighbors. Sustainability was at the forefront of the project, from choosing green building materials to designing a high-efficiency space. The composite bamboo decking, cork and bamboo flooring, tiles made with recycled content, and cladding made of recycled paper are all examples of durable green materials that have a wonderfully rich tactility to them. This addition was a second phase to the Mar Vista Sustainable Remodel, which took a tear-down home and transformed it into this family's forever home.

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Kutenkovs project

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Таунхаус для семьи с двумя детьми, 86 м2

Студия Татьяны Архиповой

Дизайнер - Татьяна Архипова, фотограф - Михаил Лоскутов.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Moscow with gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtops, an alcove tub, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and grey walls.

Neuilly: ïle de la jatte

Mon Concept Habitation

Stephane vasco
This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Paris with porcelain tile, white walls, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, cement tiles, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Olson Road

New Leaf Remodeling

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Black & White Perfection

Brilliant SA

WALL TILES: RAL-9016 White Matt 300x100 (Italia Ceramics) VANITY: Thermolaminate - Oberon/Emo Profile in Black Matt (Custom) BENCHTOP: 20mm Solid Surface in Rain Cloud (Corian) HANDLES & TAPWARE - Client Supplied. Phil Handforth Architectural Photography

New slate bathroom

Simply Beautiful Remodeling, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Poco Calle

K and Q Interiors

primary bathroom with two generous vanities, black freestanding tub, gold plumbing fixture, white shaker cabinets, mix porcelain tile floors with multi color penny tile and large format square tiles, built in bench, soap niche

McClure Bathroom

User

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Woods Hole Residence

KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Palm Springs William Cody Tennis Club Bungalow

Staci Munic Interiors

What was once a choppy, dreary primary bath was transformed into a spa retreat featuring a stone soaking bathtub, steam shower, glass enclosed water closet, double vanity, and a detailed designed lighting plan. The art-deco blue fan mosaic feature wall tile is a framed art installation anchoring the space. The designer ceiling lighting and sconces, and all drawer vanity, and spacious plan allows for a pouf and potted plants.

Guest Bath Remodel

Abbott Contracting

Gold toned plumbing fixtures and hardware
This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Country Chic baths

Vision Design

Part of a whole house remodel where every space was touched and several spaces were re-located for better function, these two bathrooms are now perfectly adapted for their users. The hall bath/kids bath has 2 vanities for no waiting, a large shower stall with a wavy tile accent wall and lots of storage including a hamper drawer. The master bath has a large soaking tub, a two person shower stall with pebble tile floor, lots of vanity space in a modern walnut and is light, bright and spacious.

Barton Creek || New Construction || Austin, Texas || Bathroom

Etch Design Group

Mia Baxter Smail
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Kids Bath

Patti Ogden Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, subway tile, marble floors, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Beach Front 30A

Coastal Elements Construction

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Basement Remodel in Elmhurst, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Design ideas for a small modern kids bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Oval freestanding tub

User

http://nationalkitchenandbath.com. Great way to wash away the stresses of the day with this oval bubble tub.

Turkey Hill Westport

LTB Properties

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Green Acres Master Bath Remodel

Baker + Hesseldenz Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, cement tile, a curbless shower, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops and Multi-Coloured Floor

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.