Chris Snook
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, linoleum floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and brown benchtops.

Moderno Cuarto De Baño

This is an example of a modern master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, black walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Highbury House

FC Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Kent with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Interior KG

INT2architecture

INT2 architecture
Photo of a large scandinavian master bathroom in Saint Petersburg with a freestanding tub, green walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, flat-panel cabinets and brown benchtops.

Matt & Kim to the Rescue Season 6

Kitchen Craftsmen

Photo Credit: Matt & Kim to the Rescue Season 6
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Perth with light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, wood benchtops, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor and brown benchtops.

Walloon Lake Rustic

Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.

Beth Singer
Design ideas for a country bathroom in Detroit with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, black and white tile, gray tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown floor, stone tile, a wall-mount sink, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

The Chapel

Luca Leonard

Jon Furley
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in London with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, orange floor and medium hardwood floors.

Northfield Farmhouse

Fluidesign Studio

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Schmidt Homes Remodeling I Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country bathroom in Minneapolis with a two-piece toilet, medium wood cabinets, black walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Mid-century Modern Master Bath

studio | TRACE, pllc

Photo of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower and wood benchtops.

Justina Blakeney's Bathroom Retreat

Fireclay Tile

Justina Blakeney used our Color-It Tool to create a custom motif that was all her own for her Elephant Star handpainted tiles, which pair beautifully with our 2x8s in Tidewater. Sink: Treeline Wood and Metalworks Faucet/fixtures: Kohler

Bathrooms

D and L Tile

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and beige floor.

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, black floor and brown benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Rustic wood vessel sink bathroom

Best Deal Home Improvement

Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and grey floor.

Kid's Bathroom

O’Hara Interiors

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Cozy Modern Loft

Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.

This cozy master bathroom features a custom vanity with granite counter. The custom wood mirror surround ties in with the vanity.
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with brown tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and white floor.

Urban beach home

Egue y Seta

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white tile, a drop-in sink and brown benchtops.

Paradise Valley Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Tile Gallery

Tile Bazaar

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Apartment in Vnukovo

Anna Kovalchenko Interiors

Design ideas for a scandinavian bathroom in Malaga with a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, open cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, light wood cabinets, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Wood 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.