Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a contemporary wet room bathroom in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Elsternwick House

de.arch

A unique, bright and beautiful bathroom with texture and colour! The finishes in this space were selected to remind the owners of their previous overseas travels.

Classic bungalow renovation & extension creates an earthy toned sanctuary.

Alpha 1 Builders

Main bathroom for the home is breathtaking with it's floor to ceiling terracotta hand-pressed tiles on the shower wall. walk around shower panel, brushed brass fittings and fixtures and then there's the arched mirrors and floating vanity in warm timber. Just stunning.

Buena Vista Bathrooms

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Both the master bath and the guest bath were in dire need of a remodel. The guest bath was a much simpler project, basically replacing what was there in the same location with upgraded cabinets, tile, fittings fixtures and lighting. The most dramatic feature is the patterned floor tile and the navy blue painted ship lap wall behind the vanity. The master was another project. First, we enlarged the bathroom and an adjacent closet by straightening out the walls across the entire length of the bedroom. This gave us the space to create a lovely bathroom complete with a double bowl sink, medicine cabinet, wash let toilet and a beautiful shower.

Downshire Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with medium wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Ojai, Mi Amor!

NUMI Build

Mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

All New Kirkland Home Renovated

Unique Home Solutions Inc.

Boasting a modern yet warm interior design, this house features the highly desired open concept layout that seamlessly blends functionality and style, but yet has a private family room away from the main living space. The family has a unique fireplace accent wall that is a real show stopper. The spacious kitchen is a chef's delight, complete with an induction cook-top, built-in convection oven and microwave and an oversized island, and gorgeous quartz countertops. With three spacious bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite, this home offers plenty of space for family and guests. This home is truly a must-see!

Cardiff Custom Home

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Expansive beach style master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Irving Craftsman

Prospect Refuge Studio

Photo of an arts and crafts master bathroom in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Spanish Style Stunner

Kisha Gianni Designs

Inspiration for a small mediterranean kids bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Paris 20 - Appartement Soleil | 65m²

LAAD STUDIO

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 65m² dans le 20ème arrondissement de Paris.
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Primary Suite Bathroom

Polykrome Design

The primary suite bathroom is all about texture. Handmade glazed terra-cotta tile, enameled tub, marble vanity, teak details and oak sills. Black hardware adds contrast. The use of classic elements in a modern way feels fresh and comfortable.

North Tustin

Alt Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, orange floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Los Gatos Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This project was a joy to work on, as we married our firm’s modern design aesthetic with the client’s more traditional and rustic taste. We gave new life to all three bathrooms in her home, making better use of the space in the powder bathroom, optimizing the layout for a brother & sister to share a hall bath, and updating the primary bathroom with a large curbless walk-in shower and luxurious clawfoot tub. Though each bathroom has its own personality, we kept the palette cohesive throughout all three.

Bed-Stuy Townhouse Renovation

SmartDesign

Large contemporary master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Maison Allemande: proposition de coloris / papier-peint / luminaires

Maison claire clerc

Meero
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Marseille with white tile, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Shabby-Chic Master Bathroom on Montego Lane - Stylish Flare

Imagine Remodeling

Have you ever gone on an HGTV binge and wondered how you could style your own Master Bathroom renovation after theirs? Enter this incredible shabby-chic bathroom renovation. Vintage inspired but perfectly melded with chic decor and design twists, this bathroom is truly a knockout.

Cardiff Custom Home

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive beach style master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Olympic Pl.

Rimon Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, red floor, an open shower, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors and White 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.