Expansive modern master bathroom in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Appartamento LR

Denis Dino Bassani Architetto

This is an example of an expansive contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hill Country Modern

AAA Countertops

White quartz countertop with waterfall edge and full splash. Custom concrete drip in sink.
Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Valley Vista

Gaskin Designs

Expansive transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

bagno open space

GRAF+BÄDER

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Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Milan with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a double vanity and exposed beam.

Modern Luxury

Frahm Interiors - Burlington ON

This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey benchtops.

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Expansive modern bathroom in Munich with white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink and with a sauna.

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.

Redondo Beach Refined

Black Lacquer Design

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, light hardwood floors, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Light, Bright, and Airy

MSI

Palmetto Bianco
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Johnson - HP

Blue Ridge Custom Homes LLC

Photo of an expansive arts and crafts master bathroom in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, brown walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Lake Sherwood Residence

Shelley Starr Interior Design

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

Coastal Retreat - Expansive Master Bath Redesign

Emily’s Interiors

Grand Master Bath Retreat with coastal flare and island inspired finishes
Expansive beach style master bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Valencia Cove

Atwood Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive master bathroom in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Le Ciel Model, Naples, FL

Residences at Mercato

This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Cimarron Hills Home

Marion Interior Design

Double vanity master bathroom with turquoise blue cabinets and silver hardware. In the center is a double-headed shower. Blue and white wallpaper and white sconces accompany each sink area. A silver chandelier hangs in the center. Gray and white tile compose the shower.

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.

Mid-Century Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.

Vermont Organic Farm

Birdseye Design

Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink and a hinged shower door.

Valenzuela - Linea Tino

Dax

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Inspiration for an expansive modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, wood benchtops and brown floor.

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.