Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This master bath remodel is the cat's meow for more than one reason! The materials in the room are soothing and give a nice vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. We completed a kitchen remodel for this client a few years’ ago and were delighted when she contacted us for help with her master bath! The bathroom was fine but was lacking in interesting design elements, and the shower was very small. We started by eliminating the shower curb which allowed us to enlarge the footprint of the shower all the way to the edge of the bathtub, creating a modified wet room. The shower is pitched toward a linear drain so the water stays in the shower. A glass divider allows for the light from the window to expand into the room, while a freestanding tub adds a spa like feel. The radiator was removed and both heated flooring and a towel warmer were added to provide heat. Since the unit is on the top floor in a multi-unit building it shares some of the heat from the floors below, so this was a great solution for the space. The custom vanity includes a spot for storing styling tools and a new built in linen cabinet provides plenty of the storage. The doors at the top of the linen cabinet open to stow away towels and other personal care products, and are lighted to ensure everything is easy to find. The doors below are false doors that disguise a hidden storage area. The hidden storage area features a custom litterbox pull out for the homeowner’s cat! Her kitty enters through the cutout, and the pull out drawer allows for easy clean ups. The materials in the room – white and gray marble, charcoal blue cabinetry and gold accents – have a vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. Polished nickel fixtures and hardware add sparkle, while colorful artwork adds some life to the space.

Restoration of Semi-detached villa in South London

Russell Taylor Architects

Peter Landers
Photo of a traditional bathroom in London with a wall-mount sink, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, marble floors and a shower curtain.

Seahorse

Warren French Interiors

Boasting a large terrace with long reaching sea views across the River Fal and to Pendennis Point, Seahorse was a full property renovation managed by Warren French.

Notting Hill

Ola Jachymiak Studio

Notting Hill is one of the most charming and stylish districts in London. This apartment is situated at Hereford Road, on a 19th century building, where Guglielmo Marconi (the pioneer of wireless communication) lived for a year; now the home of my clients, a french couple. The owners desire was to celebrate the building's past while also reflecting their own french aesthetic, so we recreated victorian moldings, cornices and rosettes. We also found an iron fireplace, inspired by the 19th century era, which we placed in the living room, to bring that cozy feeling without loosing the minimalistic vibe. We installed customized cement tiles in the bathroom and the Burlington London sanitaires, combining both french and british aesthetic. We decided to mix the traditional style with modern white bespoke furniture. All the apartment is in bright colors, with the exception of a few details, such as the fireplace and the kitchen splash back: bold accents to compose together with the neutral colors of the space. We have found the best layout for this small space by creating light transition between the pieces. First axis runs from the entrance door to the kitchen window, while the second leads from the window in the living area to the window in the bedroom. Thanks to this alignment, the spatial arrangement is much brighter and vaster, while natural light comes to every room in the apartment at any time of the day. Ola Jachymiak Studio

Dulwich Bathroom

Zoe Willis Design

Our clients briefed us to turn their ‘white box’ bathroom into a chic oasis, usually seen in high end hotels. The bathroom was to be the focal point of their newly purchased period home. This design conscious couple love the clean lines of Scandinavia, the bold shapes and colours from the midcentury but wanted to stay true to the heritage of their Victorian house. Keeping this in mind we also had to fit a walk in shower and a freestanding tub into this modest space! We achieved the ‘wow’ with post modern monochrome chevron flooring, high gloss wall tiles reminiscent of Victorian cladding, eye popping green walls and slick lines from the furniture; all boxes ticked for our thrilled clients. What we did: Full redesign and build. Colour palette, space planning, furniture, accessory and lighting design, sourcing and procurement.

New England Wetroom

Conrad Designer Bathrooms

Simple modern basin to complement the traditional elements of the room
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Surrey with an open shower, white tile, cement tile, blue walls, porcelain floors and a pedestal sink.

Queen Anne Cottage

Gill Design Co.

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Nashville with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Columbia Victorian

Bellingham Bay Builders

After many years of careful consideration and planning, these clients came to us with the goal of restoring this home’s original Victorian charm while also increasing its livability and efficiency. From preserving the original built-in cabinetry and fir flooring, to adding a new dormer for the contemporary master bathroom, careful measures were taken to strike this balance between historic preservation and modern upgrading. Behind the home’s new exterior claddings, meticulously designed to preserve its Victorian aesthetic, the shell was air sealed and fitted with a vented rainscreen to increase energy efficiency and durability. With careful attention paid to the relationship between natural light and finished surfaces, the once dark kitchen was re-imagined into a cheerful space that welcomes morning conversation shared over pots of coffee. Every inch of this historical home was thoughtfully considered, prompting countless shared discussions between the home owners and ourselves. The stunning result is a testament to their clear vision and the collaborative nature of this project. Photography by Radley Muller Photography Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services

Renovation

Expand & Build Ltd

A modern Victorian bathroom with navy blue his and hers vanity sinks and contemporary walk in shower. The patterned tiled flooring and the white décor complement the traditional features. The black ceiling and cornicing brings the colour scheme of the room together.

Stanwood Custom Home

John Piazza Jr Construction & Remodeling

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Newton Addition

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photo
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a claw-foot tub and subway tile.

Victorian Style Bathroom Renovation

eat.bathe.live

Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Melbourne with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

The Tile Shop - The Manhattan

The Tile Shop

Create a luxurious marble-like look in any room with these Carrara Gris ceramic tiles. Create an elegant accent with Hampton Brookfield Marble mosaic tile and the Octagon Matte White with Black tile.

Highgate House

Cairn

Peter Landers
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and an open shower.

East Ringwood

Craft Built Homes

The freestanding bath makes a fantastic feature at the end of this elongated bathroom in the wet area.
Small traditional master bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Project Clark Ave Restoration

Chelsea Design Company

Master Bathroom Niche & Handheld Shower Detail
This is an example of a large traditional bathroom in St Louis with an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and an open shower.

Tiverton Bath

HOME-TIME Renovation LLC

An awkward, yet large bathroom was revamped. Striking brushed gold fixtures against deep blue and whites are a bold statement in a space that still exudes calm and fresh.

Dulwich Bathroom

Zoe Willis Design

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メープルホームズインターナショナル

オフホワイトを基調とした中にスモーキーピンクの差し色のベッドルームは、心地よい安らぎの空間。朝目覚めたときから晴れやかな気分になるようなお部屋です。
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Tokyo with white cabinets, white tile, white walls, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a corner tub, an open shower, a drop-in sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Brassware by Gessi, in the Antique Brass finish (713) | Walls in a hand applied micro-cement finish by Bespoke Venetian Plastering | Vanity stone is Lemurian (Labradorite) Granite

Victorian Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower

If you’re looking for Victorian 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 Victorian 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.