Expansive World-Inspired Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Christine Markatos DesignMatthew Millman Photography
Expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Hawaii with medium wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, beige walls, travertine flooring, a submerged sink and limestone worktops.
Expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Hawaii with medium wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, beige walls, travertine flooring, a submerged sink and limestone worktops.
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignJohn Ellis Photography
Photo of an expansive world-inspired ensuite wet room bathroom in Mexico City with a freestanding bath, grey tiles, grey walls, beige floors and a hinged door.
Photo of an expansive world-inspired ensuite wet room bathroom in Mexico City with a freestanding bath, grey tiles, grey walls, beige floors and a hinged door.
Magleby ConstructionDesign ideas for an expansive world-inspired ensuite wet room bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a japanese bath, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, beige floors, a hinged door, beige worktops, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
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This is an example of an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, beige tiles, wooden worktops and beige worktops.
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, beige tiles, wooden worktops and beige worktops.
Angela Reynolds DesignsDesign ideas for an expansive world-inspired grey and teal wet room bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot bath, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, mosaic tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, marble worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
CKA Construction GroupMaster bathroom in single family Key West home in Boynton Beach.
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Miami with a freestanding bath, white walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, white tiles, ceramic tiles, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower and marble worktops.
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Miami with a freestanding bath, white walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, white tiles, ceramic tiles, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower and marble worktops.
Summer Thornton Design, IncMarble master bath with symmetrical vanity sinks overlooking the pool. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design.
Interior Design & Styling by Summer Thornton.
Images by Brantley Photography.
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Melbourne with a vessel sink, freestanding cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls and porcelain flooring.
apaiserSet in the rural hinterland outside Pune, India, 42 Wagholi is an impeccably crafted weekend house that blurs architecture, interiors and landscape. Large and generous bathrooms open into private courtyards and feature nature-inspired materials like our apaiserMARBLE® pieces in a custom cream finish.
Designed by Dar & Wagh
Photo credits: Suleiman Merchant and Deepak Kaw
Michael Wolk Design AssociatesA gorgeous, modern Master Bath with blue walls in the shower that mirror the ocean views outside.
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a corner shower, beige tiles, limestone flooring, a built-in sink, granite worktops, beige floors and an open shower.
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a corner shower, beige tiles, limestone flooring, a built-in sink, granite worktops, beige floors and an open shower.
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes, Inc.
Newport Beach, CA
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Orange County with an alcove shower, beige tiles, stone tiles and travertine flooring.
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Orange County with an alcove shower, beige tiles, stone tiles and travertine flooring.
MC Design LLCThe Two-Person Japanese Soaking Tub from DiamondSpas.com was made out of stainless steel and at 4' high it requires two steps behind the tub to enter/exit. The tub fills from the ceiling for added drama!
Don't worry about bathing in front of the window, as the window glass fogs with the switch of a light.
Streamline DevelopmentExpansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a japanese bath, a walk-in shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, cement tiles, white walls, concrete flooring, a trough sink, wooden worktops, grey floors and an open shower.
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and InteriorsThis is an example of an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Boston.
dRichards InteriorsThis project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.
UserCustom bathroom cabinets with alcove space.
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tiles, porcelain tiles, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, engineered stone worktops, brown floors and a hinged door.
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tiles, porcelain tiles, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, engineered stone worktops, brown floors and a hinged door.
apaiserSet in the rural hinterland outside Pune, India, 42 Wagholi is an impeccably crafted weekend house that blurs architecture, interiors and landscape. Large and generous bathrooms open into private courtyards and feature nature-inspired materials like our apaiserMARBLE® pieces in a custom cream finish.
Designed by Dar & Wagh
Photo credits: Suleiman Merchant and Deepak Kaw
Mojo CarpentryExpansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Hawaii with a freestanding bath and exposed beams.
Scott Cornelius ArchitectMaster Bathroom with vessel sinks on stone counter
Expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in New York.
Expansive world-inspired ensuite bathroom in New York.
Maraya Interior DesignAsian influences in this bath designed by Maraya Interiors. Carved stone bathtub, with ceiling plumbing, behind the tub is an open shower with green Rainforest slabs. The shower floor features pebbles, contrasting with the natural slate floors of the master bath itself. Granite stone vessel sinks sit on a black granite counter, with a teak vanity in this large bath overlooking the city.
Designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more
Louis Shwartzberg, photographer
Expansive World-Inspired Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your Expansive world-inspired bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your world-inspired bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find world-inspired bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right world-inspired bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting world-inspired bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What world-inspired bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your world-inspired bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your world-inspired bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your world-inspired bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small world-inspired bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to world-inspired small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.1