25 Bathroom Design Ideas

Bold patterned bath

Take a tour of our stylish bathrooms for inspiration on how to create a relaxing oasis just right for you.

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Bold patterns

Bold patterned bath

The master bath of this Arkansas home uses boldly patterned wallpaper, window treatments and pillows to inject personality into the room.

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Luxe bath

Holleran Home
Kim Cornelison

Wanting a luxe aura in the main bath, this Minneapolis area homeowner chose Alaskan white marble counters for the vanities and Carrara marble in a chevron pattern for the backsplashes. The cabinets were made by a Minnesota craftsman. Read more about this home.

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Farmhouse bath

Dressed-up bath

A dresser scored for $50 gains new life as a vanity in the bathroom of this Nebraska farmhouse. The homeowners cut a hole in the dresser top for the sink and in back for plumbing. Enamel paint for wood and metal protects the dresser from moisture.

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Pastel paradise

Pastel paradise

A color palette inspired by beachy hues gives this St. Louis master bath the feel of a seaside retreat. To match the rest of the home's early-1900s architecture, two wall-mount faucets in polished nickel and sconce lighting were added above a concrete trough sink.

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Marble masterpiece

Bathroom vanity

A honed Carrara marble floor was the big splurge in this country-yet-glam bath. The homeowner saved money by updating a panel mirror with a stained wood frame. A modern vessel sink, reminiscent of an old wash basin, adds to the rustic, chic style.

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Vintage finds for a bathroom

Vintage finds for a bathroom

A soda pop cooler becomes a colorful and creative sink. For unusual molding, this Minnesota homeowner applied yardsticks above corrugated steel wainscoting. To coordinate with the sink, she mixed red and green sticks.

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Calming bath

Calming bath

A shell chandelier hangs over a soaking tub in the master bathroom, where calming colors evoke the serenity of the nearby lake.

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Painted vanity

Painted vanity

A painted vanity adds a bright pop of color and continues the casual, perky hues found in other rooms of this Lake Michigan home.

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Spot on

Spot on bathroom

Decor is spot on in this bath with round motifs like dot wallpaper and a circle mirror.

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Farmhouse influence

Farmhouse influence

An old farm table is repurposed as a double vanity in this spaciyus master bathroom. Two white glass-bowl sinks stand out against the rustic surface. A free-standing armoire and black window shutters add to the farmhouse-style appeal.

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Soothing style

Soothing style

Soft floral wallpaper brings soothing style to a tiny powder room. Hanging monogrammed hand towels is an easy way to add a personal touch.

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Spa-like retreat

Spa-like retreat

Weathered wood around the mirror contrasts with sleek, polished marble shower tiles in this contemporary bath. The overall effect is of a spa-like retreat.

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Sweet country

Mingle old and new

A reproduction claw-foot tub preserves old-cottage style in this light-filled bathroom. White subway tile and lavender paint brighten the walls.

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Symmetric style

Symmetric style

A four-tier slim shelf keeps bathroom essentials within easy reach, while a set of twin mirrors gives this bath symmetry. Pops of orchid purple, lime green and black bring sophisticated color to the all-white bath.

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Playful modern

Playful modern

His-and-her porcelain washbasins with custom trestle-style wooden legs and wall-mounted faucets look contemporary, yet casual, in a clean-white bathroom. Bright towels (stored cleverly in baskets under the sinks), artwork and a vase of flowers add pops of cheerful color.

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Perfect fit

Perfect fit

Bring natural light to your vanity area with windows on either side. Earth-tone touches, such as vintage rattan and dark wood, warm this white bathroom.

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Fresh looks

Fresh looks

White cabinetry and modern hardware offer a crisp, clean look. A sleek faucet adds more style to the square vessel on a new granite countertop.

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Naturally light

Naturally light

Natural color oak, neutral limestone and a white tub keep the palette of this bath light and bright. Windows let in plenty of light but are also placed for privacy.

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Warm and welcoming

Warm and welcoming

Dark wood cabinets (with a convenient cutout for towels) and caramel walls give this guest bath a cozy feel. Mosaic glass tiles pull from the rich colors for a cohesive scheme.

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Nature walls

Nature walls

A life-size mural of aspen trees in winter turns this bathroom into a relaxing outdoorlike oasis. Soft green paint matches the leaves in the paper. Two tones of wood accents help warm the space.

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Rustic retreat

Rustic retreat

A bright rug and striped shower curtain liven the wood paneling in this rustic retreat bathroom. Inexpensive hooks from a hardware store are great for holding multiple wet towels (in colors to match the decor).

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Handcrafted style

Handcrafted style

A custom-cut quartzite countertop and an artisan-made sink bowl and accent tiles give this powder room Arts and Crafts style.

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Sparkling glamour

Safe and relaxing bathing

Shimmering glass tile covers a sparkling surround to a low, jetted tub. A series of green-leaf prints and a window waterfall enhance the relaxing bath.

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Farmhouse flair

Farmhouse flair

A sleek backsplash, wall faucet and carved counter give this rustic bathroom a modern touch. A slanted area in the counter directs water to the silver "trough" below, giving a new spin on an old farm idea. An inexpensive closet mirror, framed with raw cedar, hangs horizontally and completes the rural theme.

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Space saver

Space saver

To fit a soaking tub in the master bathroom, the homeowners opted for slim his-and-her sinks.

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