bathroom with freestanding tub , calacatta stone walls
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, travertine floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a vessel sink.

2041

Blender Architecture LLC

Darris Harris
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with a freestanding tub, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, beige floor, an open shower and wood.

Project Sauna Combi + Steam Room

Ambient Elements

Ambient Elements creates conscious designs for innovative spaces by combining superior craftsmanship, advanced engineering and unique concepts while providing the ultimate wellness experience. We design and build saunas, infrared saunas, steam rooms, hammams, cryo chambers, salt rooms, snow rooms and many other hyperthermic conditioning modalities.

Brentwood

Corr Contemporary Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a double shower, gray tile, stone slab, travertine floors and beige floor.

Zalanta 328

Talie Jane Interiors

Mountain Modern Master Bathroom. Photography by Randall Hazeltine.
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Timeless Lake Home

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Builder: Kyle Hunt & Partners Incorporated | Architect: Mike Sharratt, Sharratt Design & Co. | Interior Design: Katie Constable, Redpath-Constable Interiors | Photography: Jim Kruger, LandMark Photography

Delray Beach Master Bath

Waterview Kitchens

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, travertine floors and marble benchtops.

Le Selva Rustic Beach Residence

Mimi Snowden Design

Photo of an expansive mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with beige tile, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an undermount sink, beige walls, travertine floors, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, a corner shower, ceramic tile and beige floor.

Spanish Contemporary

Strandemo & Associates, Inc

This is an example of a large mediterranean master bathroom in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, dark wood cabinets, travertine floors and beige floor.

1560 Holt's Grove Circle

Wolfe Rizor Interiors

Michael Lowry Photography
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Orlando with an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white walls, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, stone tile and travertine floors.

Cotton Master Bathroom

Schoeman Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, black and white tile, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Lines & Style, Master Bathroom

Simply Baths & Kitchens

The priorities for this master bath remodel included an increased shower area, room for a dresser/clothes storage & the introduction of some sustainable materials. A custom built-in was created to house all of the husband’s clothes and was tucked neatly into the space formerly occupied by the shower. A local fabricator created countertops using concrete and recycled glass. The big, boxy tub, a floor model bought at an extreme discount, is the focal point of the room. Many of the other lines in the room echo its geometric and modern clean lines. The end result is a crisp, clean aesthetic that feels spacious and is filled with light.

Keeping the Character in a Sears Kit Home

Meadowlark Design+Build

The footprint of this bathroom remained true to its original form. Our clients wanted to add more storage opportunities so customized cabinetry solutions were added. Finishes were updated with a focus on staying true to the original craftsman aesthetic of this Sears Kit Home. This pull and replace bathroom remodel was designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter.

The Kallista Collection

Coastal Supply Group

Inspiration for a large asian master wet room bathroom in New York with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Scandinavian Living in the Midwest

Hyland Homes

We took this ordinary master bath/bedroom and turned it into a more functional, eye-candy, and updated retreat. From the faux brick wall in the master bath, floating bedside table from Wheatland Cabinets, sliding barn door into the master bath, free-standing tub, Restoration Hardware light fixtures, and custom vanity. All right in the heart of the Chicago suburbs.

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.

Showers

AA Prestige Stone Inc.

Shower With Travertine Vein cut Walnut and Herringbone mosaic
Photo of a large master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Contemporary Masterpiece

Noel Cross+Architects

Jacques Saint Dizier Design Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
This is an example of an expansive modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, glass tile, travertine floors, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

326 West 89th Street

Andres Perea-Garzon at The Corcoran Group

326 West 89th Street Sold in 29 Days // $12.5 Million Upper West Side // New York City // 10024
Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, stone tile and travertine floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub and Travertine 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.