Elegant aging-in-place master suite addition

Anne Matheis
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Tupola Bath

Danielle Sylvia

Matt Francis Photos
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Farmhouse Master Bath in Barrington Hills

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

HGTV Bathroom

SH interiors

We wanted to have a little fun with this kids bathroom. The pattern geometric tile was fun and playful and adds a little flair. In keeping with the geometric theme we added the round mirror and sconces and the square shower head to compliment the floor. A simple vanity highlights the floor and shower pattern tile.

Cambridge Master Bath

Sashya Thind

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Boston with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, white walls and an undermount tub.

Bathrooms

Hoboken Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Oak Grove

Sogno Design Group

Photos by Langdon Clay
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, gray tile, subway tile, white walls and a two-piece toilet.

Pa'ina Makai

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

The guest bath features floor to ceiling glass tile in a calming sage green, while the freestanding cabinets are a bright white. Behind the freestanding tub teak shutters open to the bathroom's private garden and outdoor shower. The walls are lava rock and the shower head is a custom stone waterfall. The teak mirrors are framed by glass pendants. The gold fixtures add a pop of glamour to the all white vanities and the soft green of the shower. The shower floor is gray pebbles to compliment the gray floor and the lava rock outside in the garden.

Pasadena Green Guest Bathroom

Marilynn Taylor | Vacation Rental Expert

This vintage style bathroom was inspired by it's 1930's art deco roots. The goal was to recreate a space that felt like it was original. With lighting from Rejuvenation, tile from B&W tile and Kohler fixtures, this is a small bathroom that packs a design punch. Interior Designer- Marilynn Taylor, The Taylored Home Contractor- Allison Allain, Plumb Crazy Contracting.

Cape House

Nina Farmer Interiors

Traditional bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Traditional Audubon

Cabinets by Design

Eileen Casey
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, stone tile, white walls, marble floors and white tile.

Shorewood Vintage Bathroom

Story Hill Renovations LLC

This was a dated and rough space when we began. The plumbing was leaking and the tub surround was failing. The client wanted a bathroom that complimented the era of the home without going over budget. We tastefully designed the space with an eye on the character of the home and budget. We save the sink and tub from the recycling bin and refinished them both. The floor was refreshed with a good cleaning and some grout touch ups and tile replacement using tiles from under the toilet.

blaine

LTB Properties

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, slate, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Paired Villa with Casita

Destin Custom Home Builders

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, ceramic floors, beige tile and an open shower.

Stairway 2 Haven

JVLphotography

JVLphoto
This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, marble floors and marble benchtops.

Southern Hills Residence Master Bath

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Susie Brenner Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Home Sweet Home - Whole House Remodel in Annandale, VA

Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Charlestown Renovation

Boston Premier Remodeling LLC

Jamie Keskin Design, Kyle J Caldwell photography
Small contemporary master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

East Coast Penthouse

W Design Interiors

Tricia Shay
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Calacatta Manhattan Marble Bathroom

Atlas Marble and Granite

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

All Cabinet Finishes Bathroom Design Ideas with White Cabinets

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.