This transformation started with a builder grade bathroom and was expanded into a sauna wet room. With cedar walls and ceiling and a custom cedar bench, the sauna heats the space for a relaxing dry heat experience. The goal of this space was to create a sauna in the secondary bathroom and be as efficient as possible with the space. This bathroom transformed from a standard secondary bathroom to a ergonomic spa without impacting the functionality of the bedroom. This project was super fun, we were working inside of a guest bedroom, to create a functional, yet expansive bathroom. We started with a standard bathroom layout and by building out into the large guest bedroom that was used as an office, we were able to create enough square footage in the bathroom without detracting from the bedroom aesthetics or function. We worked with the client on her specific requests and put all of the materials into a 3D design to visualize the new space. Houzz Write Up: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/bathroom-of-the-week-stylish-spa-retreat-with-a-real-sauna-stsetivw-vs~168139419 The layout of the bathroom needed to change to incorporate the larger wet room/sauna. By expanding the room slightly it gave us the needed space to relocate the toilet, the vanity and the entrance to the bathroom allowing for the wet room to have the full length of the new space. This bathroom includes a cedar sauna room that is incorporated inside of the shower, the custom cedar bench follows the curvature of the room's new layout and a window was added to allow the natural sunlight to come in from the bedroom. The aromatic properties of the cedar are delightful whether it's being used with the dry sauna heat and also when the shower is steaming the space. In the shower are matching porcelain, marble-look tiles, with architectural texture on the shower walls contrasting with the warm, smooth cedar boards. Also, by increasing the depth of the toilet wall, we were able to create useful towel storage without detracting from the room significantly. This entire project and client was a joy to work with.

Super star's apartment full remodeling

PARKinteriordesign

tub in the shower, this bathroom is intended to be Korean spa
Photo of a small bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, with a sauna, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sloans Side

Ejay Interiors

bathroom detail
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, grey walls, marble floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Shower Enclosures

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Luxury Bathroom complete with a double walk in Wet Sauna and Dry Sauna. Floor to ceiling glass walls extend the Home Gym Bathroom to feel the ultimate expansion of space.

Luxe Canyon Living

Blythe Interiors

Design ideas for an expansive transitional bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Home SPA bathroom with steamer and double vanity.

Natalia Landa

Caribbean green floor tile, white marble looking wall tile, double vanity, stemmer ,Grohe rain shower head with massage jets and hand held shower, custom shower floor and bench, custom shower enclosure with frosted glass, LED light, contemporary light on top of the medicine cabinets, one piece wall mount toilet with washelet, pocket interior door, green floor tile ,towel warmer.

Privat Spa mit Alm Feeling

Stefan Necker · Tegernseer Badmanufaktur

Besonderheit: Rustikaler, Uriger Style, viel Altholz und Felsverbau Konzept: Vollkonzept und komplettes Interiore-Design Stefan Necker – Tegernseer Badmanufaktur Projektart: Renovierung/Umbau alter Saunabereich Projektart: EFH / Keller Umbaufläche ca. 50 qm Produkte: Sauna, Kneipsches Fussbad, Ruhenereich, Waschtrog, WC, Dusche, Hebeanlage, Wandbrunnen, Türen zu den Angrenzenden Bereichen, Verkleidung Hauselektrifizierung

Privat Spa mit Alm Feeling

Stefan Necker · Tegernseer Badmanufaktur

AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

The remodelling of the roof space to create additional bedrooms offers the opportunity to utilise some of the acquired additional space as a sauna and steam room tucked away under the roof eaves and offers the homeowners a small private sanctuary for wellness and relaxation.

Full Remodeling for bachelorette

PARKinteriordesign

convert closet to a bigger size bathroom dry area : white wet area : black intelligent toilet
Small midcentury bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, with a sauna, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Carrara Dschungel

vivante

A luxurious and exquisite bathroom! -Marmor kombiniert mit grünem Mosaik und goldenen Accessories ist einfach spektakulär! Pendant: EBB&FLOW
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Munich with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, with a sauna, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Oxford Landing

Avishay Contractors - Kitchen & Bath Remodelers

Contemporary modern bathroom that features a sauna and his/hers vanity. Champagne bronze Delta fixtures with two shower heads and a shower handle. Herringbone tile design is feature on the main shower wall and the vanity wall. Maximizing storage space was a must for the client, so we built in a 72" closet for ample storage space.

Finished Basement with Accent Wall in Novi, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Detroit with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Home SPA bathroom with steamer and double vanity.

Natalia Landa

Sloans Side

Ejay Interiors

bathroom detail
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, grey walls, marble floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Middle Park

New Leaf Design Studios

Luxurious elements have been incorporated into this spa bathroom including glass mosaic will tiles, solid marble vanity top and sleek tap fittings
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Brisbane with white cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and with a sauna.

Brand New Bachelor

Lori Dennis Interior Design

A contemporary bathroom just off the Modern Home Gym is converted into a home sauna. The one piece pedestal sink and wall mounted faucet stand next to a far infrared sauna that took the place of a shower.

French Inspired Cottage

Lowell Custom Homes

Bathroom with sauna and Japanese soaking tub with sauna
Photo of a large bathroom in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathrooms

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

A contemporary bathroom just off the Modern Home Gym is converted into a home sauna.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, with a sauna, a pedestal sink, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Meadowlark New Build

MC Designs and Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Calgary with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, wood-look tile, white walls, concrete floors, with a sauna, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with with a Sauna and a Freestanding Vanity

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.