Red Ranch Studio photography
Photo of a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, distressed cabinets, subway tile, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Master Bath Retreat

Eco Choice Interiors

BAC Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with subway tile, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white floor.

Logan Square Master Bathroom Addition

Core Remodel LLC

Core Remodel was contacted by the new owners of this single family home in Logan Square after they hired another general contractor to remodel their kitchen. Unfortunately, the original GC didn't finish the job and the owners were waiting over 6 months for work to commence - and expecting a newborn baby, living with their parents temporarily and needed a working and functional master bathroom to move back home. Core Remodel was able to come in and make the necessary changes to get this job moving along and completed with very little to work with. The new plumbing and electrical had to be completely redone as there was lots of mechanical errors from the old GC. The existing space had no master bathroom on the second floor, so this was an addition - not a typical remodel. The job was eventually completed and the owners were thrilled with the quality of work, timeliness and constant communication. This was one of our favorite jobs to see how happy the clients were after the job was completed. The owners are amazing and continue to give Core Remodel glowing reviews and referrals. Additionally, the owners had a very clear vision for what they wanted and we were able to complete the job while working with the owners!

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Design ideas for a large master bathroom in Other with distressed cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Country Living: House of the Year 2013

Isabella Patrick Interior Design

A crisp white bathroom with graphic cement tile, enameled light fixtures, and a sink and shower suite by Moen was perfectly packaged with rolled, white towels in natural baskets. The custom-built driftwood vanity a la console-style makes this space special with a touch of elegance. We also carved out an awesome amount of unused space for this walk-in shower - you can stretch out after a day on the beach! Photo by: Alec Hemer

Brady Kids Bathroom Remodel

Kira Chesser Designs

Refresh of an existing kid's bathroom. The client wanted a space that would be welcoming for guests but also a space that was easy to maintain for her kid's primary bathroom.

Walkout guest bathroom, full of textures and unexpected details

Phinney Design Group

Elizabeth Pedinotti Haynes
Inspiration for a small eclectic bathroom with distressed cabinets, beige tile, glass sheet wall, beige walls, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Spanish Casita by the Sea | Baja California

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

This casita was completely renovated from floor to ceiling in preparation of Airbnb short term romantic getaways. The color palette of teal green, blue and white was brought to life with curated antiques that were stripped of their dark stain colors, collected fine linens, fine plaster wall finishes, authentic Turkish rugs, antique and custom light fixtures, original oil paintings and moorish chevron tile and Moroccan pattern choices.

Salles de bains en béton ciré

MATIERES MARIUS AURENTI

Mur de cloison en béton ciré Marius Aurenti.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Grenoble with distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white walls and painted wood floors.

Transitional Bathroom

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a console sink, marble benchtops, grey benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Alexander Julian Estate

Alexander Julian Couture Furniture

This is an example of a country bathroom in New York with distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, light hardwood floors and blue walls.

bathroom remodeling

La Bella Francesca

This is an example of a small country kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Stapleton Farmhouse Contemporary Bathroom

TVL Creative Ltd.

This master bathroom renovation transforms a builder-grade standard into a personalized retreat for our lovely Stapleton clients. Recognizing a need for change, our clients called on us to help develop a space that would capture their aesthetic loves and foster relaxation. Our design focused on establishing an airy and grounded feel by pairing various shades of white, natural wood, and dynamic textures. We replaced the existing ceramic floor tile with wood-look porcelain tile for a warm and inviting look throughout the space. We then paired this with a reclaimed apothecary vanity from Restoration Hardware. This vanity is coupled with a bright Caesarstone countertop and warm bronze faucets from Delta to create a strikingly handsome balance. The vanity mirrors are custom-sized and trimmed with a coordinating bronze frame. Elegant wall sconces dance between the dark vanity mirrors and bright white full height mirrors flanking the bathtub. The tub itself is an oversized freestanding bathtub paired with a tall bronze tub filler. We've created a feature wall with Tile Bar's Billowy Clouds ceramic tile floor to ceiling behind the tub. The wave-like movement of the tiles offers a dramatic texture in a pure white field. We removed the existing shower and extended its depth to create a large new shower. The walls are tiled with a large format high gloss white tile. The shower floor is tiled with marble circles in varying sizes that offer a playful aesthetic in an otherwise minimalist space. We love this pure, airy retreat and are thrilled that our clients get to enjoy it for many years to come!

Modern Farmhouse New Build

Dream Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, orange floor and white benchtops.

New England Style Home West Sussex

Randell Design Group

Guest bathroom. Light and airy renovation of coastal West Sussex home. Architecture by Randell Design Group. Interior design by Driftwood and Velvet Interiors.

Perkins

Apex Design & Drafting

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Addition & Renovation - Cranford S

TimberRidge Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

San Roy Road

The Styled Life

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, a console sink and marble benchtops.

Arlington Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

This cozy rustic bathroom remodel in Arlington, VA is a space to enjoy. The floating shelves along with farmhouse style vanity and mirror finish off the cozy space.

Farmhouse

CP McClary Construction Inc

Country bathroom in Orange County with distressed cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and raised-panel cabinets.

Blue Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets

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.