Master bathroom details. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a large country master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Elegant Kitchen and Bathroom Design Build in NW, Washington, DC.

Finesse Design Remodeling

A clean modern white bathroom located in a Washington, DC condo.
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Tiny Bath

KODA Interiors

Maximizing every inch of space in a tiny bath and keeping the space feeling open and inviting was the priority.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Santa Barbara with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Holmes Ave .Master bath, Laundry and Powder room

Plain & Posh

This master bath was dark and dated. Although a large space, the area felt small and obtrusive. By removing the columns and step up, widening the shower and creating a true toilet room I was able to give the homeowner a truly luxurious master retreat. (check out the before pictures at the end) The ceiling detail was the icing on the cake! It follows the angled wall of the shower and dressing table and makes the space seem so much larger than it is. The homeowners love their Nantucket roots and wanted this space to reflect that.

5 Point Flats

TACTIC Staging and Interiors

Photo Credit, Jenn Smira
Inspiration for a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bali Inspired Master Bath

BLAINE architects

Jean Bai/Konstrukt Photo
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Emperor

LEA Ceramiche

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Charlotte with a curbless shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Penthouse II

EBL Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

California Modern

CM Natural Designs

Chipper Hatter Photography
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Dipped in Gold

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

A master bathroom is often a place of peace and solitude, made even richer with luxurious accents. This homeowner was hoping for a serene, spa like atmosphere with modern amenities. Dipped in gold, this bathroom embodies the definition of luxury. From the oversized shower enclosure, to the oval freestanding soaking tub and private restroom facility, this bathroom incorporates it all. The floor to ceiling white marble tile with gold veins is paired perfectly with a bronze mosaic feature wall behind the his and her vanity areas. The custom free-floating cabinetry continues from the vanities to a large make-up area featuring the same white marble countertops throughout. A touch of gold is seamlessly tied into the design to create sophisticated accents throughout the space. From the gold crystal chandelier, vibrant gold fixtures and cabinet hardware, and the simple gold mirrors, the accents help bring the vision to life and tie in the esthetics of the concept. This stunning white bathroom boasts of luxury and exceeded the homeowner’s expectations. It even included an automatic motorized drop-down television located in the ceiling, allowing the homeowner to relax and unwind after a long day, catching their favorite program.

A Modern Surprise

Carolyn Elleman - Case Design Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Palm Beach Waterfront

Knowles Design

Jessica Glynn Photography
This is an example of a beach style master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Freiberg Drive Master Bathroom

Liza Nicole Interiors

From natural stone to tone-on-tone, this master bath is now a soothing space to start and end the day.
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an alcove tub, gray tile and an undermount sink.

Bayview Residence

Dwell Interiors

Ryan Gamma Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a curbless shower.

Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake

Sustainable Nine Design + Build

This is an example of a country kids bathroom in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

West Lake Hills Remodel

LRC Design Build

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, glass tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Fottrell Castleknock

Miriam Clarke Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, white walls, a console sink, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

10th Street - Bathroom

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

The blue subway tile provides a focal point in the kids bathroom. The ceiling detail conceals an HVAC access panel. Blackstock Photography
Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a wall-mount toilet, subway tile and an open shower.

Tidal Mill Place, Daniel Island Luxury Home Tour 2018

Delpino Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Charleston with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, an open shower, recessed-panel cabinets, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Villa Blanco

COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio

This primary bathroom has every amenity of a spa without leaving home. A free standing soaking tub is centered between his and her vanities in the bay window to the floor open and airy.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Walls

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.