The conversion of a tub to shower has become increasingly popular as many people prefer the convenience and accessibility of a shower over a bathtub. It is a common remodeling project in guest bathrooms, especially for those with limited mobility or those who simply prefer showers.

Holmby Hills 1931 Spanish

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Photo of a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, red walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Boys Hardwood Bath

DMC Home Improvement

Small industrial kids bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

Hill Country Farmhouse on Lake Travis

Legacy DCS

Four Walls Photography
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower and white walls.

Kristins home Alamo

Showcase Your Place

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, brown walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Master Bathroom Remodel

EverLast Construction

Master bath remodeling
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls and ceramic floors.

2014 Homeshow

Morse Western Homes LLC

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

West Slope Whole House Remodel

Adapt Interior Design

Large master bath remodel with white cabinets, herringbone mosaic tile floor, freestanding tub and large walk in shower. Countertop: Pental Quartz "Misterio" Shower wall: Bedrosians Troy in silver Floor: Tierra Sol Artbell Calacatta herringbone

Debra Campbell Design

Debra Drake Design

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Seattle with a drop-in tub, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, travertine floors and marble benchtops.

Kablers Bathroom Remodel

Michelle Mohlere Interior Color & Design

Wall tile and colors
Small 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, red tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Small bathrooms in Older home

K T Highland, Inc.

A small, well planed bath that is funtional and beautiful.
Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Modern Bath Retreat

Peregrine Design Build

Photo by Ryan Bent
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Burlington with medium wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey walls, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Classic Fresh Grey & White Master Bathroom - Dunwoody

Innovative Design Build

Our clients vision for their new master bathroom was a calm, well thought out space. A large walk in shower with shower head and handheld will certainly feel relaxing at the end of the day.

2016 Ocean Isle Condo Remodel

Coastal Home Renovations

Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, cement tile, yellow walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Custom Bath wth Japanese Soaking Tub

Jonathan McGrath Construction, LLC

This typical 70’s bathroom with a sunken tile bath and bright wallpaper was transformed into a Zen-like luxury bath. A custom designed Japanese soaking tub was built with its water filler descending from a spout in the ceiling, positioned next to a nautilus shaped shower with frameless curved glass lined with stunning gold toned mosaic tile. Custom built cedar cabinets with a linen closet adorned with twigs as door handles. Gorgeous flagstone flooring and customized lighting accentuates this beautiful creation to surround yourself in total luxury and relaxation.

Indian Grove Bathroom

Palmerston Design Consultants

www.jeremykohm.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with a claw-foot tub, mosaic tile, green cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Manning Project

Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes

Transitional bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Photo of a country bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors and shaker cabinets.

Mustard is the New Orange

MSiegel Design

Photo by: Melanie Siegel
Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in Little Rock with shaker cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, white benchtops, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, white floor, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cary Bathroom

White Oak Custom Builders

This was a complete master bathroom remodel that included expanding the shower to more than twice the original size. This was all completed inside the original footprint by simply eliminating a window and turning the bathtub. We added new half walls and incorporated a seat bench that flows from the tub deck into the shower.

Yellow Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker 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.