They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

The Lux Retreat

Minosa | Design Life Better

Double wash basins, timber bench, pullouts and face-level cabinets for ample storage, black tap ware and strip drains and heated towel rail. Image: Nicole England

Girls Bathroom

Gregory Allan Cramer & Company, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Beaulieu

Stephanie Dunning Interior Design

Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Wiltshire with white cabinets, white tile and a hinged shower door.

Zetcher Colorful House | Century Woods

RLB Architecture

This is an example of a large eclectic master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, pink tile, mosaic tile, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, pink floor, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets.

A Designer's Dream Home

RLH Studio

Steve Henke
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, marble floors, a double vanity, wallpaper, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

White and Black Bathroom

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, purple walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Master Bath

User

Laura Moss
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls and beaded inset cabinets.

Mills Lake

The Artisan Company

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, white tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an alcove shower and recessed-panel cabinets.

Dream Home 2020

Atwood Custom Homes

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, pink tile, ceramic tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Completed Homes 3

Ten Oaks Homes

Photo of a country master bathroom in Baltimore with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

The Beach House

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Today's Lifestyle

User

Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with a trough sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Wellness Bad zu Hause

Design by TORSTEN MÜLLER

Wellnessbad im eigenen Zuhause Sich in den eigenen vier Wänden der wohltuenden Atmosphäre eines Spa hinzugeben, ist der Traum vieler Hausherren. In diesem Fall hat Design by Torsten Müller aus Bad Honnef nähe Köln / Bonn diesen Traum verwirklicht und ein echtes Wellness-Paradies geschaffen. In dem abgetrennten Duschbereich findet sich das BIG RAIN Regenpanel WATER MODULES von Dornbracht, das einen anregenden Schauer oder einen sanften Tropenregen genauso inszenieren kann, wie auch einen erfrischenden Sommerregen. Das Lichtdesign ist der Smart Home Installation zu verdanken, die individuelle Szenarien wahr werden lassen und kaum Wünsche offenlassen. Die fugenlose Waschtisch-Konstruktion ist aus dem Werkstoff Corian gefertigt und nach einem individuellen Maß hergestellt. Die freistehende Badewanne vom Designer Jean-Marie Massaud, in der lange Stunden voller Müßiggang möglich sind, stammt von AXOR. Lassen Sie sich inspirieren und wagen Sie es, Ihren ganz persönlichen Wohlfühlraum von einer Wellness-Oase im eigenen Haus gemeinsam mit Design by Torsten Müller wahr werden zu lassen.

Bright Bathroom Update

Thompson Remodeling

Thompson Remodeling updated this master bath by removing an existing garden tub and replacing it with a tiled, walk-in shower. The new shower features a tile accent wall and details, soap and shampoo niches, and a bench. Other updates include the new cultured marble countertop with ceramic tile backsplash and tile flooring.

kleine Bäder. Bodengleiche Dusche mit ESG-Falttüre

balneo-design, harald schnur

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Small Bathroom Remodeling

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Photographer: Berkay Demirkan
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Blue and white color combination is always a crowd pleased. And for a Boys bathroom, you can't miss! The designers at Fordham Marble created a soothing feel with blue twist on the Basketweave pattern flooring and the Pratt & Larson Blue ceramic wall tile in the shower. Notice the custom-built niche for your bathing products.

Mondrian Bathroom Renovation

Alloy Architecture & Construction

The clients for this small bathroom project are passionate art enthusiasts and asked the architects to create a space based on the work of one of their favorite abstract painters, Piet Mondrian. Mondrian was a Dutch artist associated with the De Stijl movement which reduced designs down to basic rectilinear forms and primary colors within a grid. Alloy used floor to ceiling recycled glass tiles to re-interpret Mondrian's compositions, using blocks of color in a white grid of tile to delineate space and the functions within the small room. A red block of color is recessed and becomes a niche, a blue block is a shower seat, a yellow rectangle connects shower fixtures with the drain. The bathroom also has many aging-in-place design components which were a priority for the clients. There is a zero clearance entrance to the shower. We widened the doorway for greater accessibility and installed a pocket door to save space. ADA compliant grab bars were located to compliment the tile composition. Andrea Hubbell Photography

Top of The Hills

Meadowlark Design+Build

A unique "tile rug" was used in the tile floor design in the custom master bath. A large vanity has loads of storage. This home was custom built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell. David Lubin Architect and Interiors by Acadia Hahlbrocht of Soft Surroundings.

Purple Bathroom Design Ideas with White 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.