Photo of a large modern master wet room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, travertine, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Boulder Residence

Mosaic Architects Boulder

Jim Bartsch
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Denver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, travertine floors, a drop-in tub, beige tile, beige walls and travertine.

19th St

ART Design Build

Tsantes Photography
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with a double shower and travertine.

Spanish Colonial Classic

Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC

Design ideas for a large mediterranean master wet room bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

White Bathroom

Arizona Designs Kitchens and Baths

There is just enough contrast in this bath's finishes to allow the white to really stand out. The skylight provides warm natural light and the entire space feels inviting. The lines of the separate walk-in shower softens the angles in the room.

The Beaverbrook Master Bath

ARCHIA HOMES

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Boston with a console sink, travertine and a shower seat.

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.

Nouvelle vie pour un appartement des années 60 sous le signe de la détente

Hakilam design

Salle de bain entièrement rénovée, le wc anciennement séparé a été introduit dans la salle de bain pour augmenter la surface au sol. Carrelages zellige posés en chevrons dans la douche. Les sanitaires et la robinetterie viennent de chez Leroy merlin

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Carmel Valley Primary Bathroom and Bedroom

M Prevost Design

Primary bathroom remodel using natural materials, handmade tiles, warm white oak, built in linen storage, laundry hamper, soaking tub,
Design ideas for a large mediterranean master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a bidet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Projet Boulogne

Mon Concept Habitation

Dans cet appartement moderne de 86 m², l’objectif était d’ajouter de la personnalité et de créer des rangements sur mesure en adéquation avec les besoins de nos clients : le tout en alliant couleurs et design ! Dans l’entrée, un module bicolore a pris place pour maximiser les rangements tout en créant un élément de décoration à part entière. La salle de bain, aux tons naturels de vert et de bois, est maintenant très fonctionnelle grâce à son grand plan de toilette et sa buanderie cachée. Dans la chambre d’enfant, la peinture bleu profond accentue le coin nuit pour une ambiance cocooning. Pour finir, l’espace bureau ouvert sur le salon permet de télétravailler dans les meilleures conditions avec de nombreux rangements et une couleur jaune qui motive !

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.

Solana Beach Modern Farmhouse

Jula Cole Design

Guest Bath
Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, terra-cotta tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Santa Barbara

B Street Design

Ed Gohlich
This is an example of a mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, terra-cotta tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Transitional Kitchen & Bath Renovation

Woodcraft Design Build Inc.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

OC Gut Reno

SHIALICE

Walk in shower for the Master Bath, with floor to ceiling Moroccan zellige tiles from Cle Tile and a California Faucets set up.
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and cement tiles.

Small Bathroom remodel

Walls too Windows, Interior Design

Swiss Alps Photography
Small traditional master bathroom in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium

Ideo Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, travertine, green walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Wolseley Close

LG BUILDING SERVICES

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, white walls, a vessel sink, gray tile, a hinged shower door, travertine, travertine floors, marble benchtops and grey floor.

Bathroom Remodeling in Sherman Oaks - Valley Vista Blvd.

Gandia Design Build (Gandia Inc)

Bathroom Remodeling in Sherman Oaks
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, open cabinets, brown cabinets, beige tile, brown tile, travertine, brown walls, travertine floors and brown floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Tile and Travertine

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.