The homeowners had owned this 2,800sf apartment for many years but had never undertaken renovations as they lived in Washington D.C. The goal was to functionally update and renovate the spacious Classic 8 landmark apartment while preserving its pre-war character. With south and east exposures at 10 windows facing Central Park and downtown from a high floor, the apartment was light-filled and afforded significant views from the living room, dining room and library as well as two of the bedrooms. The goal was to create an urban oasis in the aerie-like apartment with light and views in a way that seamlessly integrated traditional methods, modern materials, lighting and technology.

Turramurra House

Bawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors

Mirrored vanity with integrated lighting & wall hung sink
Design ideas for a small beach style master wet room bathroom in Sydney with grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mabee Home Midland

3 Bar Custom Homes LLC

Yvette Nelson
Expansive traditional master wet room bathroom in Austin with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Stabellenstuhl (Stable Stool)

Studio Seitz

The Stabellenstuhl, or stable stool, is our modern take on a Swiss staple—found inside any Alpine home. It’s solid ash seat is held together by turned legs and strong joinery.

Third Lake Primary Bathroom Remodel

BDS Design Build Remodel

Inspiration for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

South county Dublin Bathroom Renovation

Amour Design

Amour Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Dublin with recessed-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Blue Wet Room

ULFBUILT

This wet room is tiled from ceiling to floor with an interesting combination of blue hues. Complete with a detachable handheld shower and rainfall shower, the bath feels as if you are under the ocean.

Mosman Park Bathroom Renovation

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

Walk In Shower, Walk IN Shower No Glass, Bricked Wall Shower Set Up, No Glass Bathroom, 4 Part Wet Room Set Up, Small Bathroom Renovations Perth, Groutless Bathrooms Perth, No Glass Bathrooms Perth

Bathrooms

Antiquity

Mid-sized traditional master wet room bathroom in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, blue walls, a drop-in sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Arts and Crafts House

Reyne Design

I worked with my client to create a home that looked and functioned beautifully whilst minimising the impact on the environment. We reused furniture where possible, sourced antiques and used sustainable products where possible, ensuring we combined deliveries and used UK based companies where possible. The result is a unique family home. Customised vanity unit reimagined a piece of furniture to

Capitol Hill Rowhome

Megan Lynn Interiors

This bathroom features a clawfoot soaking tub which was custom painted and placed within the shower to create a wet room. The tile was kept classic with a 3" honed marble hexagon on the floors and classic white subway tile on the walls. Brass Waterworks fixtures complete the look.

NoPo Master Suite

Howells Architecture + Design

A poky upstairs layout becomes a spacious master suite, complete with a Japanese soaking tub to warm up in the long, wet months of the Pacific Northwest. The master bath now contains a central space for the vanity, a “wet room” with shower and an "ofuro" soaking tub, and a private toilet room. Photos by Laurie Black

Horizon Hills Midcentury

ReFind Kitchens

Photo of an expansive midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Indian Hill Estate

Newgard Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a hot tub, white tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

The Okey Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Photo of a mid-sized beach style master wet room bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, marble, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom

Timberwolf Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master wet room bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, stone slab, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Fresh inspiration

Concept France Bâtiment

Mid-sized modern 3/4 wet room bathroom in Paris with marble and blue walls.

KAHANI PARADISE, INDIA

PHOS

Design ideas for a large asian wet room bathroom in Hertfordshire with blue walls, blue floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Coastal Master

Skippack Kitchen & Bath

Jollay Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style wet room bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a bidet, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Aberdeen Master Bath

Whitney Garrett / Kenwood Kitchens

A spa bathroom built for true relaxation. The stone look tile and warmth of the teak accent wall bring together a combination that creates a serene oasis for the homeowner.

Wet Room Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls

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.