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Trendey • Ideas by Room • Master Bathroom Design Ideas

Master Bathroom Design Ideas

Master Bathroom Design Ideas

  • by — Liz Bittar
  • Published on March 11, 2022

  • Updated on March 31, 2025

A bubble bath… relaxing in the tub with a glass of wine, after a long day’s work. This is what many women dream of. Working mothers, who have to attend to children, housework, career, and barely have time for themselves!

Not everyone can enjoy a bathtub at the end of the day, but we all start our mornings with our daily bathroom routine, and there’s nothing worse than having nowhere to store toiletries and bumping into your significant other on a small sink with no counter space.

That’s where interior design can rescue us from our misery. You can do wonders even in a small space, and we’re here to help. Have a look at these awesome master bathroom design ideas, for you to get inspired and start your bathroom remodeling right now!

1. Creating a Bohemian Oasis in Your Master Bathroom

If you want your master bathroom to be a peaceful retreat, then Bohemian-style décor is right for you.  It doesn’t take much to create an indoor oasis: mix natural elements, explore patterns and textures, add some vintage flare, and bring life and color to the space with potted plants and flowers.

Modern bathroom featuring a glass shower with green tiles, wood vanity, white toilet, patterned rug, and beaded light fixture
Source: @augustinteriorsct via Instagram
Bright bathroom with skylight, clawfoot tub, shower, plants, round rug, wicker accents, and black framed mirror; cozy and modern decor
Source: @emilia_boho_home via Instagram
Minimalist bathroom with a bathtub, wooden tray, candles, plants, towels on a stool, and a round jute rug on dark flooring
Source: @homebymaveline via Instagram
Modern bathroom with white tub, wooden shelves, green plants, round rug, and art on wall; magazines and toiletries on floor tray
Source: @landlevenjudith via Instagram
Modern bathroom with green walls, white bathtub, gray tiles, and plants. Mirror above tub reflects decor. White toilet on the right
Source: @lydias_layton_life via Instagram
Bathroom with a clawfoot tub, plants on shelves, and a window with wooden blinds, black hexagon floor tiles and white subway wall tiles
Source: @tanna_williamson via Instagram

2. Country-Chic Master Bathroom with Beadboard and Wainscotting

Explore beadboard paneling and wainscotting for a timeless country-chic vibe in your master bathroom.

A bright bathroom with a white cabinet, wooden floor, framed plant art, and a glass shower door beside the toilet
Source: @_honeysweethome via Instagram
Bathroom with freestanding bathtub, wooden shelf with plants, a potted plant, ornate mirror, and a small rug on wooden floor
Source: @ahomeinthetropics via Instagram
Cozy bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, sink, and black chair, two framed pictures on paneled walls, and wooden floor
Source: @ann_preston_jones via Instagram
Modern bathroom with a black-framed glass shower, patterned tiles, round mirror, wooden vanity with a black countertop, and ladder shelf
Source: @farmhouse_on_bennett via Instagram

Wood, light-color finishes, and natural elements like wicker baskets are the basis for this design style. You can mix and match with a bold flooring design or create an accent wall with paintings and dried flowers.

3. Elegance in Contrast: Black Bathrooms with Sophisticated Accents

Black is a bold color choice for a bathroom, it can be quite elegant and sophisticated with the right décor. You can explore mirrors and crystals in a dark bathroom, for a touch of luxury and style.

Modern bathroom with a large soaking tub, dark tiles, potted plants, a round rug, and soft lighting, creating a cozy atmosphere
Source: @villaarvik via Instagram

White marble countertops make a nice contrast with black wall tiles. Another option is to lay black and white mosaic floor tiles. Brass fixtures stand out in a black bathroom, making a nice contrast.

4. Embracing Glamour in Bathroom Design with Chandeliers

Nothing defines a glam bathroom better than a chandelier. Along with crystal lighting, explore marbles, glass, and mirrors.

Elegant white bathroom with a chandelier, freestanding tub, large window, chair, small table, and black accents
Source: @simplysylviaj via Instagram

Complement the décor with a mirrored vanity, a freestanding bathtub, and shower glass panels. Add sophistication with a chaise next to a side table, ornamented with scented candles and beautiful flowers in a stylish crystal vase.

5. Enhancing Relationships with Double Sinks and Showerheads

Double sinks are said to be relationship saviors. It is tricky, having to share a single sink with minimum counter space, since both men and women need room and storage for different toiletries.

Chic bathroom with dual mirrors, white cabinetry, freestanding tub, and a wooden chair on a herringbone-patterned dark floor
Source: @harlan.design.co via Instagram
Modern bathroom with dual sinks, wooden vanity, black mirrors, and lights; towels and plant decor on countertop
Source: @houseonbentley via Instagram
Modern bathroom with two marble-topped vanities, large round mirrors, and pendant lights. White and gray tiles cover the floor and walls
Source: @stoneridgehomesok via Instagram

So, if you’re thinking about a master bathroom renovation, plan for separate vanities or his and hers sink. I don’t know if this is the key to a long-lasting and happy marriage, but it will certainly make the morning rush more pleasant. Double showerheads add extra comfort and sophistication to any bathroom.

6. Embracing Minimalism in Bathroom Design

Minimalist design is all about functionality. Simple lines and functional pieces that double as décor define the minimalist style and help create a roomy space.

A modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, marble wall accents, and sleek fixtures on a light stone floor
Source: @kosa_design via Instagram
Modern bathroom with white walls, a freestanding tub, glass shower, black fixtures, wooden vanity, striped rug, and window view
Source: @kosa_design via Instagram
Elegant bathroom with a white freestanding tub, gold fixtures, fur rug, towel on a stool, and a framed picture on light grey walls
Source: @yvonnehousewestdesign via Instagram

Keep all surfaces clear if you want a sense of amplitude, and for that, you need ample storage. Choose light colors for the walls and tiles, with some accent wood or black finishes.

7. Modern Bathroom Design with Clean Lines and Geometric Shapes

Very much like the minimalist style, modern-style bathrooms are defined by clean lines, geometric shapes, and uncluttered, clear counters. Modern floating vanities and shelves provide the much-needed storage space in a bathroom.

Modern bathroom with a freestanding tub, walk-in shower, wooden accents, and a large window overlooking a lake and trees
Source: @kosa_design via Instagram

Wood and concrete are complemented by straight-line elements and finishes and very few décor pieces help create a serene ambiance.

See more modern bathroom ideas here.

8. Maximizing Small Bathrooms: Fitting Freestanding Bathtubs and Showers with Style

Take a look at these awesome examples of how you can fit a freestanding bathtub with an independent shower in a small bathroom. You can opt for a rectangular, oval, or round bathtub. A corner bathtub may also be a solution for small spaces.

Small bathroom with white tiles, shower, sink, and plant decor. Candles and towels on a shelf create a cozy ambiance
Source: @102_thelane via Instagram
Modern bathroom with a bathtub, glass shower screen, dark wood accents, sink, toilet, lit candles, and black rugs on gray tiles
Source: @aliainteriors_ via Instagram
Modern bathroom with a glass shower, wall-mounted black fixtures, a white bathtub with red tulips, and wood-accented vanity
Source: @carobouch via Instagram
Modern bathroom with glass-enclosed shower, rain showerhead, white marble walls, towel on rail, toilet, and wooden vanity
Source: @stanly.interior.studio via Instagram

It all depends on the bathroom layout, but it may take only a few steps to transform the space into your dream bathroom. To make the space look bigger, install a large mirror over a floating vanity, and don’t overdo the décor with bathroom accessories. 

White marble countertops make a nice contrast with dark wood cabinets and white wall tiles, as well as white floor tiles. Add a glass shower enclosure for the showerhead, and a freestanding bathtub. You can have a chic bathroom, no matter the size!

See more small bathroom ideas here.

9. Transforming Spaces with Decorated Vessel Sinks and Wooden Slabs

Simple ideas make great spaces! It takes no more than a decorated porcelain vessel sink over a wooden slab to make a sophisticated and ultra-stylish vanity.

Stylish bathroom with geometric-patterned sinks, round mirrors, hexagonal tile, and wood accents featuring shower and wall greenery in view
Source: @alison_gds via Instagram
Modern bathroom with a marble countertop, circular mirror, gold fixtures, and a glass shower enclosure with dark tiles
Source: @londonpiercedesign via Instagram
Minimalist bathroom with glass shower, wooden vanity, oval mirror, two baskets, wall lights, and a small painting above the sink
Source: @meganhaughery via Instagram
Modern bathroom with a round mirror, black vanity, white vessel sink, and a glass shower, featuring two baskets and a cactus on the floor
Source: @my.house.to.my.home via Instagram

Here are other examples of simple ideas with great results!

10. Diverse Bathtub Styles for a Spa-Like Master Bathroom Retreat

The bathtub can be the centerpiece of any master bathroom. From the comfortable jacuzzi to the stylish round freestanding tubs, there is a wide variety of types that match all design styles.

Minimalist bathroom with a white freestanding tub, a wooden caddy, plants on the floor, and a window view of trees and fields
Source: @ironandlacedesign via Instagram
Modern bathroom with a freestanding white tub, large mirror, potted plant, towel rack, and view into a sunlit bedroom
Source: @pjhconstructions via Instagram
Modern bathroom with a white freestanding tub, large window, geometric rug, hanging lights, two stools, and a plant on a white cabinet
Source: @reems_design via Instagram
Cozy bathroom with a tiled bathtub, skylight, plants, and wooden accents, featuring a small stool with a fur cover beside the tub
Source: @reems_design via Instagram
Freestanding black bathtub by large window, white marble floor, view of bare trees outside
Source: @taylordesignstudio via Instagram

Modern solid base freestanding tubs are very trendy, but other options are corner tubs, built-ins, or Japanese Ofuro soaking tubs. No matter the style, the idea is always to have that unparallel spa feel in your master retreat.

11. Vintage Master Bathroom Charm with Claw-Foot Bathtubs

A claw-foot style is the best option for a bathtub if you want a vintage master bathroom.

Bright bathroom with a shower, wooden vanity with a sink, mirror, and potted plant; white walls and floor, natural light from window
Source: @molly.h.williams via Instagram
Vintage-style bathroom with a freestanding tub, classic toilet, wooden vanity with a vessel sink, and hanging plants
Source: @renovatethishouselovethishouse via Instagram
Charming bathroom with a yellow clawfoot tub, wooden vanity, potted plants, and white subway tile walls for a rustic feel
Source: @suite_bathrooms via Instagram
Vintage-style bathroom with a clawfoot tub, gray tiles, wooden accents, shelves with plants, and a wicker basket
Source: @yorkshire_farmhouse_love via Instagram

Another great option for a vintage-style design is to repurpose an old dresser as a vanity. The characteristic pink marble top of antique dressers is complemented by a porcelain vessel sink with a vintage faucet, creating a unique piece.

12. Amplifying Bathroom Elegance with White Design and Contrasting Accents

White is always a safe bet. With natural light and large mirrors, the white color gives the space a sense of amplitude and peace. Use some accent colors on the walls, or in bathroom accessories, and make sure you have some flowers over the countertop, for a touch of elegance.

Modern bathroom with shower, freestanding bathtub, patterned floor tiles, wooden beams, and circular mirror
Source: @frankie.x.co via Instagram

You can choose an artificial flower arrangement instead of natural flowers. Some look incredibly realistic and capture the same beauty as real flowers. Dark wood cabinets make a nice contrast in a white bathroom. Complement the décor with silver, brass, or black fixtures. The same goes for sconces or pendant lights.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the standard size of a bathtub?

Standard bathtubs range between 60 inches long by 30 inches wide, to 60 inches long by 32 inches wide. The shortest freestanding tubs are 48 inches long by 28 inches wide, with is suited for adults of average height.

Are artificial flowers better than real flowers for bathrooms?

Artificial flowers are a perfect bathroom accessory. Natural flowers don’t last long, so you’ll have to replace them on a regular basis, which can become quite expensive. Bathrooms are not the ideal environment for natural plants, either. Bathrooms’ high humidity will cause plants to rot and develop mildew. There are some quite realistic faux plants that require no maintenance and will cause the same visual effect as natural ones.

Which type of living wall is easier to maintain, in a bathroom?

Adding a vertical garden in your bathroom can turn out to be an expensive and high-maintenance project. Artificial plants, on the other hand, are low maintenance, attract no bugs, and require no watering. This type of living wall needs no upkeep other than an occasional dusting.

What should be the size of a shower wall for double showerheads?

Normally, it would be 3 feet by 5 feet or 4 feet by 6 feet, it depends on the square footage you have. There is no right size, as long as the couple feels comfortable space-wise.

Liz Bittar

Writer

Liz Bittar is a writer/editor, fluent in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese, who has lived and worked in England, the USA, Switzerland, Argentina, and in her home country, Brazil.

Liz Bittar is a writer/editor, fluent in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese, who has lived and worked in England, the USA, Switzerland, Argentina, and in her home country, Brazil.

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