This project is an exhilarating exploration into function, simplicity, and the beauty of a white palette. Our wonderful client and friend was seeking a massive upgrade to a newly purchased home and had hopes of integrating her European inspired aesthetic throughout. At the forefront of consideration was clean-lined simplicity, and this concept is evident in every space in the home. The highlight of the project is the heart of the home: the kitchen. We integrated smooth, sleek, white slab cabinetry to create a functional kitchen with minimal door details and upgraded modernity. The cabinets are topped with concrete-look quartz from Caesarstone; a welcome soft contrast that further emphasizes the contemporary approach we took. The backsplash is a simple and elongated white subway paired against white grout for a modernist grid that virtually melts into the background. Taking the kitchen far outside of its intended footprint, we created a floating island with a waterfall countertop that can house critical cooking fixtures on one side and adequate seating on the other. The island is backed by a dramatic exotic wood countertop that extends into a full wall splash reaching the ceiling. Pops of black and high-gloss finishes in appliances add a touch of drama in an otherwise white field. The entire main level has new hickory floors in a natural finish, allowing the gorgeous variation of the wood to shine. Also included on the main level is a re-face to the living room fireplace, powder room, and upgrades to all walls and lighting. Upstairs, we created two critical retreats: a warm Mediterranean inspired bathroom for the client's mother, and the master bathroom. In the mother's bathroom, we covered the floors and a large accent wall with dramatic travertine tile in a bold Versailles pattern. We paired this highly traditional tile with sleek contemporary floating vanities and dark fixtures for contrast. The shower features a slab quartz base and thin profile glass door. In the master bath, we welcomed drama and explored space planning and material use adventurously. Keeping with the quiet monochromatic palette, we integrated all black and white into our bathroom concept. The floors are covered with large format graphic tiles in a deco pattern that reach through every part of the space. At the vanity area, high gloss white floating vanities offer separate space for his/her use. Tall linear LED fixtures provide ample lighting and illuminate another grid pattern backsplash that runs floor to ceiling. The show-stopping bathtub is a square steel soaker tub that nestles quietly between windows in the bathroom's far corner. We paired this tub with an unapologetic tub filler that is bold and large in scale. Next to the tub, an open shower is adorned with a full expanse of white grid subway tile, a slab quartz shower base, and sleek steel fixtures. This project was exciting and inspiring in its ability to push the boundaries of simplicity and quietude in color. We love the result and are so thrilled that our wonderful clients can enjoy this home for years to come!

French Curve

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, brown walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Countertops

Concrete Interiors

Mid-sized country bathroom in Phoenix with beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Harbor Vista

Callaway Construction Co

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and raised-panel cabinets.

Bathrooms

NewWest design studio, llc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sussex

CRx - The Cure for the Common Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, green walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Modern Beach House

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a hot tub, an open shower, beige tile, stone tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Master Bath Retreat

GREAT FALLS Construction

Bob Narod Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Nelson Street

Western Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

New Bathroom

Seaquest Constructions

New Bathroom with silver travertine on the floors and 600mm x 300mm white gloss walls. Custom made vanity.
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Central Coast with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, travertine floors, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Buford bathroom remodeling

TilesMax Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, travertine, brown walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and brown benchtops.

Waterfront Timber Frame House - Beaver Lake

TechyBaths

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, travertine, brown walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Concept for Client

BnC Interior Design

The clients needed to refresh their bathroom. They could not decide if they wanted dark and dramatic or light and airy so I rendered each style and they were able to choose what they liked best.

French Curve

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

New countertops Emperador Marble, dark. New Delta plumbing fixtures. Travertine tiles. Fog free powered shower mirror. Existing cabinetry, bathroom floor tile & tub area.

Bathroom remodel

HGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made Easy

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

South Gray Whole Home Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

vacation home

Network Architects

pma properties
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Boise with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone slab, white walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Princess bathroom

Pamela Macior, LLC

White custom cabinets with walnut counters! Storage cabinets on either side of the sink provides a place for display and the necessities. The dainty chandelier completes the fantasy. This bathroom was a renovation of a 1825 mansion.

Project Lyonbank | Bathroom Renovation

Inhabitat Interiors

Updated traditional bathroom. Timeless classic bathroom scheme with natural stone (travertine). Recessed shower nook / shower shelf, brodware winslow tapware.

Baths

MDA Designs

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Travertine Floors and Brown 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.