Verdigris wall tiles and floor tiles both from Mandarin Stone. Bespoke vanity unit made from recycled scaffold boards and live edge worktop. Basin from William and Holland, brassware from Lusso Stone.

Sunset Cabin

Bee Designs

Country bathroom in Austin with distressed cabinets, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and raised-panel cabinets.

Beach Style Bathroom

Inspiration for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Stapleton Farmhouse Contemporary Bathroom

TVL Creative Ltd.

This master bathroom renovation transforms a builder-grade standard into a personalized retreat for our lovely Stapleton clients. Recognizing a need for change, our clients called on us to help develop a space that would capture their aesthetic loves and foster relaxation. Our design focused on establishing an airy and grounded feel by pairing various shades of white, natural wood, and dynamic textures. We replaced the existing ceramic floor tile with wood-look porcelain tile for a warm and inviting look throughout the space. We then paired this with a reclaimed apothecary vanity from Restoration Hardware. This vanity is coupled with a bright Caesarstone countertop and warm bronze faucets from Delta to create a strikingly handsome balance. The vanity mirrors are custom-sized and trimmed with a coordinating bronze frame. Elegant wall sconces dance between the dark vanity mirrors and bright white full height mirrors flanking the bathtub. The tub itself is an oversized freestanding bathtub paired with a tall bronze tub filler. We've created a feature wall with Tile Bar's Billowy Clouds ceramic tile floor to ceiling behind the tub. The wave-like movement of the tiles offers a dramatic texture in a pure white field. We removed the existing shower and extended its depth to create a large new shower. The walls are tiled with a large format high gloss white tile. The shower floor is tiled with marble circles in varying sizes that offer a playful aesthetic in an otherwise minimalist space. We love this pure, airy retreat and are thrilled that our clients get to enjoy it for many years to come!

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
Photo of a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, distressed cabinets, subway tile, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Skeen Basement

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Kris Palen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, glass tile, blue walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, blue tile, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and open cabinets.

Rustic Rue

Angela Rasmussen

Photo of a small country bathroom in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Historical House Complete Renovation in Los Angeles

A Plus Design & Remodeling

Chris Nolasco
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Naples Bathroom

CAROL SCHAPER INTERIORS, INC.

Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Miami with an integrated sink, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls and porcelain floors.

St Jame's School Apartment

Huxley Home Design Group

Malcom Menzies
This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in London with distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

1203 Maryland

Classic Coastal

This master bathroom feels like an oasis. Soft shades of blue and green with coastal nods. Ample vanity space. Individual mirrors and sconces provide lots of soft lighting. Cultured marble top sits atop this furniture-style vanity.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
Inspiration for a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

La Jolla Shores

CM Natural Designs

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary mixed mediterranean small bathroom

TALLBOX

This is an example of a small mediterranean master bathroom in London with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink and wood benchtops.

Bathroom Design & Renovation - Listing Preparation

The Home Co.

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Washington Crossing Farmhouse

Kaminski + Pew

Master bathroom with handmade glazed ceramic tile and wood console vanity. View to pass-through walk-in master closet. Photo by Kyle Born.
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Philadelphia with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Haus of Klaus

Moss Interior Design

Jill Chatterjee Photography
Inspiration for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with blue tile, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, medium hardwood floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile and blue walls.

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Alexandre Montagne - Photographe immobilier

Alexandre Montagne - Photographe immobilier
Photo of an eclectic bathroom in Lyon with distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue walls, a vessel sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Sag Harbor Custom Home

Heartwood Corp

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, a console sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, distressed cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Fun eclectic spaces

Elle Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with a vessel sink, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, grey walls and flat-panel cabinets.

Turquoise Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed 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.