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.

Vanity units in bathroom

Oakwrights

This is an example of a country bathroom in Essex with light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a double vanity, exposed beam and flat-panel cabinets.

BDC Homes Showhome

Lucy Furniss Design

This is the Master Bedroom Ensuite. It feature double concrete vessels and a solid oak floating vanity. Two LED backlit mirrors really highlight the texture of these feature tiles.

San Martin: Refreshed Rustic Primary

Silva Custom Construction, Inc.

Photo of a country wet room bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Fletcher St, Essendon

M.J.Harris Group

Design ideas for a small bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, pink tile, ceramic tile, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Balinese Inspired Bathroom

Northern Rivers Bathroom Renovations

Open plan wetroom with open shower, terrazzo stone bathtub, carved teak vanity, terrazzo stone basin, and timber framed mirror complete with a green sage subway tile feature wall.

Квартира в 1-м Вражском переулке

Архитектурная мастерская Мартынова и Гатиловой

В ванной комнате выбрали плитку в форме сот, швы сделали контрастными. Единственной цветной деталью стала деревянная столешница под раковиной, для прочности ее покрыли 5 слоями лака. В душевой кабине, учитывая отсутствие ванной, мы постарались создать максимальный комфорт: встроенная акустика, гидромассажные форсунки и сиденье для отдыха. Молдинги на стенах кажутся такими же, как и в комнатах - но здесь они изготовлены из акрилового камня.

Kensington Guest Shower/ Cloakroom

Five Sextillion

The brief was to create a Guest Shower room which would predominantly be used as a cloakroom. We chose bold glossy bottle green glazed and chalky white tiling, textured vinyl wall covering, light timber vanity and brushed steel brassware. A key feature is the stunning natural pebble washbasin with a polished interior and contrasting rough exterior for a spa like feel. We also created a cupboard at the end of the shower and fitted a Steadyrack bike rack which stores our client's commuter bike in an upright position when not in use.

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in London with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Квартира 40м2 для молодой пары

Анастасия Панова | Студия Nova.dizain

Inspiration for a small scandinavian master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

CASA DM

MID | architettura

Nel bagno di Casa DM abbiamo giocato con il colore e con i materiali, scegliendo la bellissima carta da parati Mediterranea di Fornasetti. Progetto: MID | architettura Photo by: Roy Bisschops

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and vaulted.

Interni CPN/ Bagno in stile industrial

COBE Architetti

Il bagno principale è stato ricavato in uno spazio stretto e lungo dove si è scelto di collocare la doccia a ridosso della finestra e addossare i sanitari ed il lavabo su un lato per permettere una migliore fruizione dell’ambiente. L’uso della resina in continuità tra pavimento e soffitto e lo specchio che corre lungo il lato del bagno, lo rendono percettivamente più ampio e accogliente.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 135m2

Viseux & Jones

Contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, black tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bohème Chic

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Association de matériaux naturels au sol et murs pour une ambiance très douce. Malgré une configuration de pièce triangulaire, baignoire et douche ainsi qu'un meuble vasque sur mesure s'intègrent parfaitement.

Custom Plywood Vanity

York House Designs

This cool, masculine loft bathroom was so much fun to design. To maximise the space we designed a custom vanity unit to fit from wall to wall with mirror cut to match. Black framed, smoked grey glass perfectly frames the vanity area from the shower.

ASEO EN SUITE

DCORE

Aseo con ducha revestido con porcelánico imitación mármol calacatta y suelo y mueble de lavabo en madera de roble natural. las griferías lacadas en negro mate hacen este espacio singular.

Dachgeschossausbau Bad

Lehn-Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

42 m2 coloré

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Main St, Lilydale

M.J.Harris Group

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Stainless Steel Benchtops

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.