Large and modern master bathroom primary bathroom. Grey and white marble paired with warm wood flooring and door. Expansive curbless shower and freestanding tub sit on raised platform with LED light strip. Modern glass pendants and small black side table add depth to the white grey and wood bathroom. Large skylights act as modern coffered ceiling flooding the room with natural light.

Manhattan Beach Residence

SUBU Design Architecture

View from master bath towards master bedroom, through open shower/tub wet room and open courtyard. Manolo Langis Photographer
Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, stone tile, brown walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

GlassCrafters' Acero Series - Frameless Shower Enclosure - Tub assembly

GlassCrafters Inc

Acero Series - Tub assembly Inspired by the minimal use of metal and precision crafted design of our Matrix Series, the Acero frameless, shower enclosure offers a clean, Architectural statement ideal for any transitional or contemporary bath setting. With built-in adjustability to fit almost any wall condition and a range of glass sizes available, the Acero will complement your bath and stall opening. Acero is constructed with durable, stainless steel hardware combined with 3/8" optimum clear (low-iron), tempered glass that is protected with EnduroShield glass coating. A truly frameless, sliding door is supported by a rectangular stainless steel rail eliminating the typical header. Two machined stainless steel rollers allow you to effortlessly operate the enclosure. Finish choices include Brushed Stainless Steel and High Polished Stainless Steel.

Chateau Elan basement

Cardinal Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive country bathroom in Atlanta with grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Edgartown Harbor Makeover

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
Inspiration for an expansive beach style master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Redondo Beach Refined

Black Lacquer Design

This is an example of an expansive contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, white walls, light hardwood floors, a hinged shower door and beige floor.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

Vogelwiese

büro für bauform

offenes Bad in der privaten Ebene des Elternschalfzimmers ohne Trennung mit Durchgang durch die Ankleide ins Schlafzimmer Foto Markus Vogt
Inspiration for an expansive modern master bathroom in Nuremberg with open cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Wide plank select White Oak

Historic Timber and Plank, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive modern master wet room bathroom in St Louis with a freestanding tub, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, white walls and light hardwood floors.

The Grey Barn

User

Expansive country master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a drop-in tub, stone slab, beige benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and brown floor.

Bozeman Farmhouse

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Expansive country master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Pago Pago West

Architecture Joyce Owens llc

Master bathroom with curbless corner shower and freestanding tub. Banyan Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary bathroom in Other with blue tile, multi-coloured tile, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, glass tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Modern Bathroom

Photo of an expansive modern bathroom in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, with a sauna and a one-piece toilet.

Pacific Heights Wurster

Ann Lowengart Interiors

For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.

Traditional Master Suite Renovation

Payne & Tompkins Design-Renovations

Photo of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Shower Enclosures

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

British Bermuda

Design West

Use of natural elements, such as wood and woven materials in the home’s interior design and furnishings, along with wooden beams on the ceiling and exterior, provide a seamless thread from indoors to outside.

Custom Old World English Country House

Cook Designs

view of make up counter
Inspiration for an expansive traditional master bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Stanford-Denny residence

Page Lumber, Millwork, & Building Supplies

Terri J. Garofalo
This is an example of an expansive master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Bozeman Farmhouse

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
This is an example of an expansive country master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, light hardwood floors and an open shower.

Expansive Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

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.