Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Engawa House, Ivanhoe

Inbetween Architecture

Design ideas for an asian bathroom in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, wood benchtops and exposed beam.

Elmhurst Cottage

DESIGN LAB 444

Stephanie Russo Photography
Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mirror tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Small Industrial Bathroom

Next Gen Design Firm

We took a small damp basement bathroom and flooded it with light. The client did not want a full wall of tile so we used teak to create a focal point for the mirror and sink. It brings warmth to the space.

Vintage Mid Century Modern

Molly Erin Designs Inc

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Sacramento with an alcove tub, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and brown benchtops.

Eclectic Gable Bath

Gill Design Co.

A leaky garden tub is replaced by a walk-in shower featuring marble bullnose accents. The homeowner found the dresser on Craigslist and refinished it for a shabby-chic vanity with sleek modern vessel sinks. Beadboard wainscoting dresses up the walls and lends the space a chabby-chic feel. Garrett Buell

Complete Custom Home Interior Design

Signature Design Interiors

Small bathroom spaces without windows can present a design challenge. Our solution included selecting a beautiful aspen tree wall mural that makes it feel as if you are looking out a window. To keep things light and airy we created a custom natural cedar floating vanity, gold fixtures, and a light green tiled feature wall in the shower.

Cuarto de baño

EKAN Construcción, Proyectos y Diseño

This is an example of a small 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Salle de bain avec zelliges verts

Marie-Sophie Donnedieu - Architecture d'intérieur

Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Paris with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and a single vanity.

Projet Trocadéro

Mon Concept Habitation

Nos clients ont fait l'acquisition de ce 135 m² afin d'y loger leur future famille. Le couple avait une certaine vision de leur intérieur idéal : de grands espaces de vie et de nombreux rangements. ⁠ ⁠ Nos équipes ont donc traduit cette vision physiquement. Ainsi, l'appartement s'ouvre sur une entrée intemporelle où se dresse un meuble Ikea et une niche boisée. Éléments parfaits pour habiller le couloir et y ranger des éléments sans l'encombrer d'éléments extérieurs.⁠ ⁠ Les pièces de vie baignent dans la lumière. Au fond, il y a la cuisine, située à la place d'une ancienne chambre. Elle détonne de par sa singularité : un look contemporain avec ses façades grises et ses finitions en laiton sur fond de papier au style anglais. ⁠ ⁠ Les rangements de la cuisine s'invitent jusqu'au premier salon comme un trait d'union parfait entre les 2 pièces. ⁠ ⁠ Derrière une verrière coulissante, on trouve le 2e salon, lieu de détente ultime avec sa bibliothèque-meuble télé conçue sur-mesure par nos équipes. ⁠ ⁠ Enfin, les SDB sont un exemple de notre savoir-faire ! Il y a celle destinée aux enfants : spacieuse, chaleureuse avec sa baignoire ovale. Et celle des parents : compacte et aux traits plus masculins avec ses touches de noir.

Kakela

Makena Custom Builders

Design ideas for a large 3/4 bathroom in Houston with turquoise cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, turquoise benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Villetta al mare

B&B Design

Villeta al mare, da uno stile semplice e fresco
Contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Salle de bain rdc

Studio Aesthesis

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a curbless shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors and a niche.

Montclair Bathroom

Balboa Design Group

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Custom Wood Projects

3 Feather Custom Woods

Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Other with gray tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Projet pereire

CECILE BYE

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Paris with medium wood cabinets, white tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, red floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Sunset Cabin

Bee Designs

Country bathroom in Austin with distressed cabinets, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and raised-panel cabinets.

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ph. Anna Positano
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

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.

Airedale Avenue

Noble Structures

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in London with white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a curbless shower and brown benchtops.

Beige 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.