The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Bathroom

FLO Grills - Houston

Shower has Mod Walls and a plate of Antique Sea Glass collected all over the world laid between 2 sheets of glass and lit up with LED lighting.

House on High Drive

Anders Lasater Architects

"Built in 1920 as a summer cottage-by-the-sea, this classic, north Laguna cottage long outlived its original owners. Now, refreshed and restored, the home echos with the soul of the early 20th century, while giving its surf-focused family the essence of 21st century modern living. Timeless textures of cedar shingles and wood windows frame the modern interior, itself accented with steel, stone, and sunlight. The best of yesterday and the sensibility of today brought together thoughtfully in a good marriage." Photo by Chad Mellon

Kitchen & Master Bath Remodel | Master Bath Remodel | Carmel Valley

Simply Stunning Spaces

Diana Thai dthaidesigns.com

Holz. Stein. Haus.

BRÜNING INTERIORS

Ein Bad zum Ruhe finden. Hier drängt sich nichts auf, alles ist harmonisch aufeinander abgestimmt.

Connecticut

Prime Renovations, Inc.

San Jose Bathroom Project

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Standing shower with no doors

Restyling Apartment 50mq | Milano

Chiocca Design

Lake Toxaway Artist's Retreat

MossCreek

This unique home, and it's use of historic cabins that were dismantled, and then reassembled on-site, was custom designed by MossCreek. As the mountain residence for an accomplished artist, the home features abundant natural light, antique timbers and logs, and numerous spaces designed to highlight the artist's work and to serve as studios for creativity. Photos by John MacLean.

Bathroom Soaker Tub Red Oak Floor

Colorado Custom Floors

Ross Circle Residence

Schwartz and Architecture

This project combines the original bedroom, small bathroom and closets into a single, open and light-filled space. Once stripped to its exterior walls, we inserted back into the center of the space a single freestanding cabinetry piece that organizes movement around the room. This mahogany “box” creates a headboard for the bed, the vanity for the bath, and conceals a walk-in closet and powder room inside. While the detailing is not traditional, we preserved the traditional feel of the home through a warm and rich material palette and the re-conception of the space as a garden room. Photography: Matthew Millman

Sanibel Beach House

Shore & Country Kitchens

White beaded inset door cabinetry. Limestone counter. Designed by Jim & Erin Cummings of Shore & Country Kitchens.

Rustic Guest Suite Retreat

Morse Custom Homes and Remodeling

Morse Remodeling designed and constructed this uniquely configured guest suite renovation to a country estate in rural Yolo County of Northern California. Custom design entailed the creation of an open suite with a bathing area separated from the bed by large slabs of Cypress tress. A shower was added to the center axis of the room, and a wet location was created for a shower and soaking tub by screening the existing room with the giant wood slabs. A private water closet was nestled in the corner. Natural wood was used for almost all finishes with the exception of the wet room. A tree trunk was selected as the pedestal for the tub filler and natural branches were collected and used as towel racks, shelf supports, and workbench leg. A truly unique, rustic ranch retreat!

Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage

lisa furey interiors

56-20

Solitude Homes

Mast Bath with lots of natural light.

Country New build

Harriet Hughes Interior Design

Completely bespoke from beginning to end, this master bathroom is wonderful and feels like that in a hotel. Marble flooring and the herringbone tiles in the steam shower were water laser cut, for extreme precision.

Kitchen & Master Bath Remodel | Master Bath Remodel | Carmel Valley

Simply Stunning Spaces

Diana Thai dthaidesigns.com

Master Bathroom

Introspecs

This eclectic mix of traditional cabinetry and plumbing fixtures with more clean, contemporary lines makes for a timeless experience in the master bathroom.

Le Ciel Model, Naples, FL

Residences at Mercato

Downtown Condo

Froze Design Build, Inc.

Richard Froze

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Limestone Benchtops

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.