Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Complete Home Renovation including Extension and Loft Conversion

Unique Design & Build Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wet room bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Vanities

Marble & Granite Stonecraft

Super White Quartzite
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Winter Hill Transitional Victorian

Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.

Photography: Elevin Studios
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and subway tile.

Transitional Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in New Orleans with dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an alcove tub, white tile and a shower curtain.

Providence, Rhode Island Bathroom Renovation

Hebert Design Build

Daniel Gagnon Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with marble benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, a console sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile and white benchtops.

Farmhouse Girl's Bath in Barrington Hills

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

Bathroom Vanity - Painted White

Advanced Custom Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

Chevy Chase, Maryland - Traditional - Bathroom

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Chevy Chase, Maryland Traditional Bathroom #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

Brooklyn Heights Duplex

Ben Herzog

Master Bathroom
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls and marble floors.

N. Arlington - Three Beautiful Baths

Braswell Design+Build

For their daughter’s bathroom, the homeowners selected Calacutta Gold Arabesque water jet tile for the accent wall, Waterworks unlacquered brass fixtures, and a gold iridescent penny round tile for the floor and shower accent. The result is both feminine and ageless. Photographer Greg Hadley

Paddington Bathroom

Stacey Kouros Design

Jason Busch
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Sydney with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a curbless shower, mosaic tile floors and red floor.

Transitional Home Renovation

Next Level Remodeling

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an open shower, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, subway tile and beige walls.

Clubhouse Bath

Meyer Design

The clubhouse bathroom has a custom tile pattern with an important message! The trough sink has 3 faucets to make sure everyone has room to move around. The subway tile creates a great backdrop for the metal hanging mirrors. Perfect! Meyer Design

Townhouse update in Culver City

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Another update project we did in the same Townhome community in Culver city. This time more towards Modern Farmhouse / Transitional design. Kitchen cabinets were completely refinished with new hardware installed. The black island is a great center piece to the white / gold / brown color scheme. The Master bathroom was transformed from a plain contractor's bathroom to a true modern mid-century jewel of the house. The black floor and tub wall tiles are a fantastic way to accent the white tub and freestanding wooden vanity. Notice how the plumbing fixtures are almost hidden with the matte black finish on the black tile background. The shower was done in a more modern tile layout with aligned straight lines. The hallway Guest bathroom was partially updated with new fixtures, vanity, toilet, shower door and floor tile. that's what happens when older style white subway tile came back into fashion. They fit right in with the other updates.

Victorian Modern Bathroom Remodel

Balboa Design Group

Our clients wanted a REAL master bathroom with enough space for both of them to be in there at the same time. Their house, built in the 1940’s, still had plenty of the original charm, but also had plenty of its original tiny spaces that just aren’t very functional for modern life. The original bathroom had a tiny stall shower, and just a single vanity with very limited storage and counter space. Not to mention kitschy pink subway tile on every wall. With some creative reconfiguring, we were able to reclaim about 25 square feet of space from the bedroom. Which gave us the space we needed to introduce a double vanity with plenty of storage, and a HUGE walk-in shower that spans the entire length of the new bathroom! While we knew we needed to stay true to the original character of the house, we also wanted to bring in some modern flair! Pairing strong graphic floor tile with some subtle (and not so subtle) green tones gave us the perfect blend of classic sophistication with a modern glow up. Our clients were thrilled with the look of their new space, and were even happier about how large and open it now feels!

Pinecrest Spec House, Atl -E3 builders

Studio 21 Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Heart of Hoboken Family Residence

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

8" Traditional Round Rainstorm Showerhead

dRemodeling

Finally, adding comfort and luxury to the shower, is its large 8" Rainstorm Shower head and Shower Arm. With multiple jet and power setting, you will never want to leave the shower!

Fairfax

Workroom C

Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops and a single vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and Marble Benchtops

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.