Updating a dated master bathroom to make it function better and feel bigger by adding a curb less walk-in shower with glass surround. Staying true to the house 1960's origin, but with a modern twist and a masculine color palette.

Floating Bathroom Counter and Shelf

Clear Winner Finishes

Live edge Torrey Pine slab, ripped into matched floating counter and shelf combo. Finished with custom sanded gray stain treatment, metallic gold fill, clear epoxy... Mounted with hidden heavy steel behind tile.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

The soaking tub was positioned to capture views of the tree canopy beyond. The vanity mirror floats in the space, exposing glimpses of the shower behind.

Residencia AS2

www.a3arquitectos.com

Andres Alarcon
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, terra-cotta tile, multi-coloured walls and slate floors.

Résidence Sunset

ello studio

This is an example of a modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, black tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and tile benchtops.

Sewlyn Ranch Whole house remodel

David Tyson & Associates Inc.

Dennis Nodine & David Tyson
Inspiration for an arts and crafts bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black tile, terra-cotta tile, slate floors, a wall-mount sink and granite benchtops.

Studio

Julie Rosier

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, slate floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Saffron Lodge

3bd Architects

This is a remodel of a 1970s built extension in a Conservation Area in Bath. Some small but significant changes have transformed this family home into a space to be desired. Constructed by Missiato Design and Build, flooring by Mandarin Stone Official and worktops by Granite Supreme.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

A carefully positioned skylight pulls sunlight down into the shower. The reflectance off of the glazed handmade tiles suggests water pouring down the stone walls of a cave.

Sewlyn Ranch Whole house remodel

David Tyson & Associates Inc.

Dennis Nodine & David Tyson
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black tile, terra-cotta tile, slate floors, a wall-mount sink, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo and grey walls.

Mid-century modern bathroom

Hahka Kitchens

Elegant and modern shower with a fold-down bench and curb less entry. Accent tile behind the plumbing fixtures to add character to the space.
Photo of a small midcentury master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, gray tile, terra-cotta tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-century modern bathroom

Hahka Kitchens

Recessed shower niche with a light to add an extra sense of flare and luxury.
This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, gray tile, terra-cotta tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-century modern bathroom

Hahka Kitchens

Partially recessed towel warmer to save space and make toilet access easier.
Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, gray tile, terra-cotta tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-century modern bathroom

Hahka Kitchens

Updated vanity with slab doors and contemporary recessed medicine cabinets with boult-in lighting.
Small midcentury master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, gray tile, terra-cotta tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-century modern bathroom

Hahka Kitchens

Elegant and modern shower with a fold-down bench and curb less entry. Accent tile behind the plumbing fixtures to add character to the space.
This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, gray tile, terra-cotta tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Tile and Slate Floors

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.