1931 Paradise Valley Restoration/Renovation

The master bath was part of the additions added to the house in the late 1960s by noted Arizona architect Bennie Gonzales during his period of ownership of the house. Originally lit only by skylights, additional windows were added to balance the light and brighten the space, A wet room concept with undermount tub, dual showers and door/window unit (fabricated from aluminum) complete with ventilating transom, transformed the narrow space. A heated floor, dual copper farmhouse sinks, heated towel rack, and illuminated spa mirrors are among the comforting touches that compliment the space.

The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island

Delpino Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive beach style master wet room bathroom in Charleston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lantana

Steve Bumpas Custom Homes

Imagery Intelligence, LLC
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean master bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, beige walls, a double shower, travertine floors, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Deer Crest, Park City, Utah

Elevation Design Group

Doug Burke Photography
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts master bathroom in Salt Lake City with an undermount tub, beige walls, travertine floors, a corner shower, beige tile, stone tile, a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Calabasas Tudor Remodel

Interior Archaeology

Master Bath Remodel
Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, brown cabinets, marble and white benchtops.

Palladian Style Villa

Patahaus Italian Design

Palladian Style Villa, 4 levels on over 10,000 square feet of Flooring, Wall Frescos, Custom-Made Mosaics and Inlaid Antique Stone, Marble and Terra-Cotta. Hand-Made Textures and Surface Treatment for Fireplaces, Cabinetry, and Fixtures.

2017 Street of Dreams

Stone Bridge Homes NW

REPIXS
Photo of an expansive country master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Elegant Masterbath

Antoinette Unique Interiors, Inc.

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Newhall Classical

Geoffrey Mouen Architect, LLC

This is an example of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Orlando.

Auburn Master Suite

ctm Remodel & Design Center

Both the shower and the bath feature accents of the Bianco Macabus quartzite. These features are both completely custom to fit the space, from the bench in the shower to the slab tub surround.

A Contemporary Estate with a Brazilian Feel

Shuster Design Associates

Dark wood framing and cabinets compliment the blue green glass tile and marble slab shower in "her" master bathroom.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a curbless shower, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Boston Brahmin

Heidi Pribell Interiors

Heidi Pribell Interiors puts a fresh twist on classic design serving the major Boston metro area. By blending grandeur with bohemian flair, Heidi creates inviting interiors with an elegant and sophisticated appeal. Confident in mixing eras, style and color, she brings her expertise and love of antiques, art and objects to every project.

Buggy Estate Home

Jimmy Nash Homes

Deborah Stigall, Chris Marshall, Shaun Ring
Photo of an expansive traditional kids bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Longboat Key Penthouse - 3bedroom/2.5 bath

Edgewater Contractors Inc

Expansive beach style master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Carmel Mosaic Bathroom

Jensen Design

Megelaine Images
Photo of an expansive traditional bathroom in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, beige walls and slate floors.

Contemporary Coronado Penthouse

Unique Stone Imports

Undine Pröhl Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with a curbless shower, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Maritime Forest Retreat

Brunswick Design

Curbless double shower with floating bench seat and custom vanity.
Expansive master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown floor, grey cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and porcelain floors.

Shower Remodel

Board by Board Design

A close up view of the master shower, clean lines with an oversize niche Photo Credit: Larry Kantor
Design ideas for an expansive modern master bathroom in Phoenix with a double shower, gray tile and grey walls.

Kate

Gray Walker Interiors

Architectural detailing frames the double-sink vanity in the master bath.
Photo of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Charlotte with grey cabinets, gray tile, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, beige walls, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Port Byron Residence

Berglund Architects

Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, marble, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Expansive Green Bathroom Design Ideas

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.