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.

Skyview

ID3 Interior Design

Lakeview primary bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, black tile, stone tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Jackson Hole Getaway

Kelly Hohla Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive country master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, wood-look tile, grey walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wood.

Hunting Valley Cottage

Payne & Payne Builders

Custom bath. Wood ceiling. Round circle window. . . #payneandpayne #homebuilder #custombuild #remodeledbathroom #custombathroom #ohiocustomhomes #dreamhome #nahb #buildersofinsta #beforeandafter #huntingvalley #clevelandbuilders #AtHomeCLE . .?@paulceroky

Vintage Tahoe Lakefront

Tinsel House

Guest bathroom remodel. Sandblasted wood doors with original antique door hardware. Glass Shower with white subway tile and gray grout. Black shower door hardware. Antique brass faucets. Marble hex tile floor. Painted gray cabinets. Painted white walls and ceilings. Original vintage clawfoot tub. Lakefront 1920's cabin on Lake Tahoe.

Modern Farmhouse Total Overhaul

Truth Design Build, LLC

This enormous primary bathroom has had a complete makeover. We carried through the same gorgeous blue custom cabinetry that's seen elsewhere throughout the house, added an entire wall of cabinetry storage, gorgeous textured wood grain hexagonal wall tile, modern industrial light fixtures, a brand new stand alone tub nestled among large sunny windows. Topping it all off is a huge walk in shower in various white tiles to keep the space light and bright!

Oak Bluff

Parker Homes

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Master Shower

Tindall Architecture Workshop

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, black and white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Park Meadows

DFS Construction Inc.

Ski house large walk-in shower.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Salt Lake City with a freestanding tub, an open shower, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat and wood.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis Interior Design

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.

Glamorous Kildeer Spa

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Paradise Drive, Tiburon

meisdesign

This is an example of a large traditional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, wood and wood walls.

Mountain Retreat

The Varda Group

Residential project at Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, MT
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, an undermount tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat and wood.

Seas the Day

Mark Scott Homes

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Buena Vista Mill Valley

meisdesign

Large master shower enclosure All marble Sophisticated, crystal knobs & door knobs
Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, wood and wood walls.

Hunting Valley Cottage

Payne & Payne Builders

Cottages at Triangle Ranch

Josh Wynne Construction

Cabana Cottage- Florida Cracker inspired kitchenette and bath house, separated by a dog-trot
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Serene Sauna

Penthouse Industrial Loft

JAB Design Group

Main bath with custom shower doors, vanity, and mirrors. Heated floors and toto smart toilet.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Deer Valley Log Masterpiece

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Expansive master bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, wood and wood walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower Seat and Wood

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.