Refreshed Traditional Renovation in the Berkeley Hills

A traditional home in the Claremont Hills of Berkeley is enlarged and fully renovated to fit the lives of a young couple and their growing family. The existing partial upper floor was fully expanded to create three additional bedrooms, a hall bath, laundry room and updated master suite, with the intention that the expanded house volume harmoniously integrates with the architectural character of the existing home. A new central staircase brings in a tremendous amount of daylight to the heart of the ground floor while also providing a strong visual connection between the floors. The new stair includes access to an expanded basement level with storage and recreation spaces for the family. Main level spaces were also extensively upgraded with the help of noted San Francisco interior designer Grant K. Gibson. Photos by Kathryn MacDonald.

Stunning Transitional Home in McLean, Virginia

Abbey Design + Remodel

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, a corner shower, plywood floors, brown floor, a hinged shower door, blue cabinets, white tile, marble, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and an alcove shower.

The Beacon

Colega Architects

Weldon Brewster
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts kids bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Family Home in Seminole

Lindross Remodeling

Photo of a large eclectic master bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and a curbless shower.

Master and Powder Bathroom Remodel, Dana Point CA

OC Builders Group

Large modern master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, a drop-in sink, onyx benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, panelled walls, plywood floors and brown floor.

Modern Bathroom

Fine Fixtures

Ever the retro powder room station, Sundance is art deco fused with a festival vibe. Super retro and fun, it’s still a simplistic work of art in terms of outline and finishes. Even with color rush in retro red, its outline is definitively sleek, chic and sophisticated. Doubling as an office vanity, Sundance is a popular choice for bold, yet practical, storage and display solutions with a futuristic concept.

Highland Park New Home

Treehouse Developments Ltd

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with grey walls, plywood floors, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

VINYL

FLOORING & CARPET WAREHOUSE

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white walls and plywood floors.

Oyster White Marble Slab

Ollin Stone

Oyster White Marble is a popular choice for floors, walls, and even counters. Known as metamorphic rock because it tends to change over time from exposure to heat and pressure, marble is a good option for kitchens and bathrooms because of its low abrasion resistance and overall ability to withstand heat. Marble tile enhances the interior/exterior walls and floors.

山縣洋建築設計事務所

Photo of a large modern wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, plywood floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Stunning Transitional Home in McLean, Virginia

Abbey Design + Remodel

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Refreshed Traditional Renovation in the Berkeley Hills

Lorin Hill, Architect

Luxurious Master Suite

Closet Factory - Colorado

Photo of a large traditional bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, plywood floors and brown floor.

Beautiful Stone & Stucco Home on Acreage

J.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman

Large vanity with his & her sinks with plenty of storage for everyone!
Design ideas for a large traditional bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, plywood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Ode To A Waterfall

RL Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, plywood floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Master Bath Luminescence

IKB Design & Construction

Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, mosaic tile, beige walls, plywood floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and blue tile.

Green Hills Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Large Bathroom Design Ideas with Plywood 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.