Photo of an eclectic master wet room bathroom in Austin with medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, cork floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

27th St. Noe Valley

designpad architecture - Patrick Perez Architect

Adam Rouse & Patrick Perez
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink, travertine floors 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.

Master Shower w/large format tile

Designs by BSB

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and recessed.

Modern Farmhouse Bath 1

KSDesigns LLC

This modern farmhouse bathroom has an extra large vanity with double sinks to make use of a longer rectangular bathroom. The wall behind the vanity has counter to ceiling Jeffrey Court white subway tiles that tie into the shower. There is a playful mix of metals throughout including the black framed round mirrors from CB2, brass & black sconces with glass globes from Shades of Light , and gold wall-mounted faucets from Phylrich. The countertop is quartz with some gold veining to pull the selections together. The charcoal navy custom vanity has ample storage including a pull-out laundry basket while providing contrast to the quartz countertop and brass hexagon cabinet hardware from CB2. This bathroom has a glass enclosed tub/shower that is tiled to the ceiling. White subway tiles are used on two sides with an accent deco tile wall with larger textured field tiles in a chevron pattern on the back wall. The niche incorporates penny rounds on the back using the same countertop quartz for the shelves with a black Schluter edge detail that pops against the deco tile wall. Photography by LifeCreated.

Tranquil Pacific Northwest Bathroom

Centered Interiors

NW Architectural Photography - Dale Lang
This is an example of a large asian master bathroom in Louisville with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, cork floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Mont d'Arbois

REFUGE

Travertin cendré Meuble Modulnova Plafond vieux bois
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with grey cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, stone slab, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops, brown walls and an open shower.

2010 A-List Award Winner

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Large contemporary bathroom in New York with marble benchtops, a vessel sink, an undermount tub, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls and travertine floors.

The Aurea

Alan Mascord Design Associates Inc

Just one of the many beautiful features of the Aurea, Plan 2453. The shelves are framed as part of the tub deck, and finished in the same gorgeous tile as the the tub deck and floor. Besides providing the ideal space for towels, they create a wonderful break between the tub and walk-in shower. Photo by Bob Greenspan

Salle de bain avec zelliges verts

Marie-Sophie Donnedieu - Architecture d'intérieur

Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Paris with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and a single vanity.

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.

New Haven Timberframe

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, cork floors, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and a trough sink.

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.

Master Bath Shower Remodel

Board by Board Design

Shower seat and dual shower heads.
Photo of a large 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

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.

A Sand & Sea Master Bath Remodel

Boardwalk Builders

Large beach style master bathroom in Other with blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, travertine floors, granite benchtops and an open shower.

Einfamilienhaus in V

Kränzle+Fischer-Wasels Architekten BDA

This is an example of a large modern bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white walls, travertine floors, beige floor, beige tile and mosaic tile.

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.

Coach's Quarters

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Cork Floors 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.