Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

River West: Elston

Lugbill Designs

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Chanel Classic Bath

Jemm Interiors

Project completed by Reka Jemmott, Jemm Interiors desgn firm, which serves Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Buckhead, Cumming, Roswell, Brookhaven and Atlanta areas.

Encino Transitional

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets.

Traditional Hall Bath with Wood Vanity & Shower Arch Details

KraftMaster Renovations

Traditional Hall Bath with Wood Vanity & Shower Arch Details
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Shower/Tub Combo with Built-In Niche

Gayler Design Build

A new tub was installed with a tall but thin-framed sliding glass door—a thoughtful design to accommodate taller family and guests. The shower walls were finished in a Porcelain marble-looking tile to match the vanity and floor tile, a beautiful deep blue that also grounds the space and pulls everything together. All-in-all, Gayler Design Build took a small cramped bathroom and made it feel spacious and airy, even without a window!

Small Bathroom Renovation

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Hallway bathroom. Simple clean materials
Design ideas for a small 3/4 bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The Carrara marble windowsill ledge creates design touch in the quaint guest bathroom.
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Hood 13

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Hall bath renovation! Mosaics, handmade subway tile and custom drapery all combine for a stunning update that isn’t going anywhere for a long time.
Photo of a small modern kids bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, laminate floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Salle de douche

Atelier JOI

Le meuble de salle de bain faisait 120cm il nous restait donc 10cm entre la douche et le mur de la chambre. Nous avons crée des niches maçonnée qui permet également d'ouvrir le tiroir du meuble vasque sans buter sur le sèche serviette.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Floors tiled in 'Lombardo' hexagon mosaic honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Shower wall tiled in 'Lombardo' large format honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Brassware is by Gessi in the finish 706 (Blackened Chrome) | Bronze mirror feature wall comprised of 3 bevelled panels | Custom vanity unit and cabinetry made by Luxe Projects London | Stone sink fabricated by AC Stone & Ceramic out of Oribico marble

Downtown Lancaster Guest Bathroom

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Grid sliding shower door
Small modern bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Projet Poincaré - Rénovation complète d'un ancien cabinet medical

Agence CJ

Nous avons joué la carte nature pour cette salle de douche réalisée dans les teintes rose bouleau, blanc et terracotta. La douche à l'italienne permet d'agrandir l'espace avec sa paroie vitrée transparente posée sur un muret en faïence blanche.

Magnolia Guest Bathroom

Nautilus Homes

Guest bathroom with walk-in shower
Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Annapolis Bathroom

KT tile

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Annapolis Bathroom

KT tile

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Bath

Vergara Homes | Design and Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a small beach style master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile.
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Des sanitaires en Noir & Blanc

ab-dco

L' ambiance de cette salle d'eau est contrastée "noir et blanc". Le bois apporte la touche de chaleur et adoucie ce contraste. De beaux matériaux ont été posés. Un carrelage grès B&W marbre black natural 120*120, très épuré s'harmonise magnifiquement avec la faïence Opal déco hexagonale blanc. Des meubles sur mesure ont été réalisés pour optimiser l'espace et satisfaire les envies du client.

Guest Bath 1

Interior Enhancements

Photo of a small bathroom in Orange County with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Small Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel 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.