16 beautiful bathroom designs

From retro-charming to rustic-chic, these amazing bathroom designs cater to a wide range of styles.


Creative preservation
All the surfaces and fixtures are original in this bathroom. The couple had the metal rechromed and the plumbing restored piece by piece. "Some things were really hard to get parts for," says the homeowner. "The first few plumbers who showed up just shook their heads."
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Provide privacy, keep space
The light and airy solution for space in this master bath was to contrast icy blue glass mosaic tiles with warm wood. See-through shelving made from high-grade plywood defines a shower area without walling it off. Unobstructed light fills the space.
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Tranquil soak
This barn bathroom is spare and airy, with blue-green tile on the walls and heated tile underfoot. The freestanding tub is a streamlined take on the classic claw-foot.
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Borrow light from other places
The homeowner installed a sky light to bring natural light into his cramped bathroom. He also painted the ceiling a simple off-white to prevent the low-slant end of the room from feeling oppressive. A limestone-fronted soaking tub on the low-ceiling side of the room is a cozy spot for relaxation.
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Compact elegance
Glass shower walls, along with new French doors in place of a high window, make this bathroom feel open and expansive.
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Bring the outdoors in
Bathroom wall tiles are the colors of beach glass. The tub is period perfect for this Victorian-style home, but updated with a contemporary frame.
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