Joshua Shelly
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Superb architecturally designed home with pool in Annandale

Pilcher Residential

Pilcher Residential
Inspiration for a modern master bathroom in Sydney with a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Bayview Residence

Wildly Illuminating

Jessica Hromas
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Kingfisher House

Josephine Hurley Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, travertine, brown walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Loft Studio

Antoine LEJEUNE / Architecte d'intérieur

Antoine LEJEUNE
Small midcentury master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Sophisticated 21st Century Powder Room

Interiors by Popov

The powder room we were called to tackle had a severe case of “green fever”. Emerald green floor, neon green walls, outdated oak framed vanity were the original finishes from 1984. The homeowners wanted to create a sophisticated 21st century powder room and were willing to step out of their comfort zone. They asked us to come up with a sleek and stylish solution for this tiny space. We replaced everything from floor to ceiling, creating a dark and dramatic space. We incorporated 3D geometric tile on a feature wall to add texture and interest. Medium tone modern vanity with white countertop create a nice contrast against the dark walls. We also came up with an idea to style this room two ways so our client could choose their favorite. One option was to limit the color scheme to a neutral palette creating a calm and monochromatic look. The second option included bright coral accents adding vibrancy and energy to the room. The result: a happy client, gorgeous powder room and two ways to showcase it!

Walden Bathroom Renovation

Fresh Start Contracting Company

Ken Kotch Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige tile, travertine, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower and travertine floors.

Northeast Tacoma

Pacific Coast Renovations LLC

Expansive modern master bathroom in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige tile, travertine, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Remodel with Views

Baudo Builds

Master bath with travertine countertop
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, beige tile, travertine, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Country Retreat

Jdesign Group

Clare Noble
Mid-sized modern bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, travertine, white walls, travertine floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Three Bathroom Makeover in Suburban Boston

Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England

The master bathroom features Mouser cabinetry in the Stratford door style with an american finish stain. The flooring and shower surround are cream-colored porcelain tile with glass matchstick accent tile. The countertop is Cambria quartz from the Fairbourne series. Kyle J Caldwell Photography

Master Bath Remodel

HQ Architects

A simple and open floor plan with high quality materials complements this historic home’s streamlined and contemporary tastes. A floating vanity and focal chandelier, thanks to CT Design (interiors), contrast and balance the historic character of sloping roofs and traditional mullions, bringing fresh life to this master retreat.

M+S

Studio Ennedue

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Venice with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Appartement moderne et lumineux - Projet Ancelle

Mon Concept Habitation

Après un long voyage à l'étranger, nos clients ont souhaité réinvestir ce bien qu'ils louaient. On appréciera la bibliothèque sur-mesure et cette cuisine moderne avec sa double verrière.

ALBERT PARK

Christopher Elliott Design

Photography: Sharyn Cairns
Large modern master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

House in the Woods

Design Construction Consulting

Anne Hanley
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Log Cabin in the Woods

Baudo Builds

Photo of a mid-sized country master wet room bathroom in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Purismus im Odenwald

acqua design - exklusive badkonzepte

Realisation 2009
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Frankfurt with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Loft Studio

Antoine LEJEUNE / Architecte d'intérieur

Antoine LEJEUNE
Photo of a small eclectic master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Recessed wall niche with decorative tile accent

Northtowns Remodeling Corp.

Large transitional master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Travertine and Solid Surface 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.