A small washroom that makes a big impact

Small traditional bathroom in London.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography
Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

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JV Design

Wallpaper and Checkerboard Floor Pattern Master Bath
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with a pedestal sink, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and white cabinets.

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Bennet Hofford Remodel on Prospect Hill www.bennetthoffordconstruction.com
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Charleston with a freestanding tub.

1512 Dolphin Terrace

Spinnaker Development

Built, designed & furnished by Spinnaker Development, Newport Beach Interior Design by Details a Design Firm Photography by Bowman Group Photography

Broadmoor Residence

Silk Cavassa Marchetti Architecture & Interiors

Ben Benschneider
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Seattle with a console sink and mosaic tile floors.

Carlsbad- Master Bathroom Remodel

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in San Diego.

Bayside Residence

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, pink walls, an undermount sink, white floor, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen and multi-coloured benchtops.

Modern 1920s Bathroom

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

Rivertowne Country Club Residence

Domain Interiors & Design

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Charleston with turquoise cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and white floor.

Harp Residence

St. Romain Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

Hancock Park

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, pink tile, subway tile, flat-panel cabinets, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, white cabinets and engineered quartz benchtops.

Tiny Mountain Cabin

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

The design of the cabin began with the client’s discovery of an old mirror which had once been part of a hall tree. Painted In a rustic white finish, the orange pine walls of the cabin were painted by the homeowners on hand using a sock and rubbing paint with a light hand so that the knots would show clearly and you would achieve the look of a lime-washed wall. A custom vanity was fashioned to match the details on the antique mirror and a textured iron vessel sink sits atop. Polished nickel faucets, cast iron tub, and old fashioned toilet are from Herbeau. The antique French Iron bed was located on line and brought in from California. The peeling paint shows the layers of age with French blue, white and rust tones peeking through. An iron chandelier adorned with Strauss crystal and created by Schonbek hangs from the ceiling and matching sconces are fastened into the mirror. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

Whimsical Cottage by the Sea

Simply Stunning Spaces

This is by far one of the most charming projects we've ever worked on. This whimsical cottage by the sea is filled with custom details, art, and accessories that were deeply meaningful to our client. It's one of our greatest joys to help our clients love the home they're in. If you have a fun and unconventional idea for your home design, give us a call!

Rye Transitional home

Lorraine Levinson Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, pink walls and an undermount sink.

Attic bathroom

Aston Matthews

Epoca cast iron bath with Zyam wall tap from Aston Matthews
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in London with an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Timber Bathroom Vanity cabinets

The Bathroom Vanity Company

4 door bespoke bathroom vanity cabinet. Cabinets made to any size or configuration, please contact us for prices or view our website.
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Proctor Marble and Granite - traditional work

Proctor Marble & Granite

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Nashville with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Stevenson Ranch

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Shabby-Chic Style Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for shabby-chic style 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 Shabby-Chic Style 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.

2021 Palm Springs Bath Collection

Welcome Renovation

Palm Springs - Bold Funkiness. This collection was designed for our love of bold patterns and playful colors.
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.