Dream-Worthy Bathrooms From the 2018 Faces of Design Awards
Whether you prefer bold and daring or soothing and serene, you're sure to find the bathroom of your dreams featured in the 2018 Faces of Design Awards.
By:
Beth Rucker
Double Vanity With Round Mirrors
The sand-colored backsplash over this double vanity helps the wall to visually recede and calls into sharper contrast the vanity's pretty wood.
From:
Brooke Wagner
Pink and Blue Bathroom With Wallpaper
This bathroom brightens any day with its playful pink wallpaper and tiny blue mosaic tile flooring. The rest of the bathroom is white to pull the patterns and colors together.
Asian Spa Bathroom With Desert View
Set up on a wooden platform with a statue as sentry, a freestanding soaking tub is the star of this spa master bathroom. Supporting actor award goes to the gorgeous desert surroundings.
From:
Tate Studio Architects
Marble Walk-In Shower With Hanging Towel
Glass and gray marble are a luxury combo for any shower. This one mixes up the formula with tiny mosaic tiles for the floor.
From:
Claire Paquin
Eclectic, Two-Toned Bathroom With Rich Turquoise Tile
From the top, this two-toned bathroom looks totally traditional. But look past the pedestal sink, and you'll see that the space becomes an eclectic mix of turquoise tile walls, white penny tile floors and a southwestern rug.
From:
Caitlin Murray
Modern Master Bath with Eclectic, Bohemian Accents
From compartmentalized and dated to open and bright with modern twists, this California bathroom gives a nod to the home's mid-century origins. Modern elements like the freestanding tub and vessel sinks mix with eclectic and bohemian touches, including leather cabinet pulls, patterned concrete tile and a traditional carpet.
From:
Natalie Myers
Spa Bathroom With Black Steel Wall
The square shape of this bathroom's black steel boundary wall is picked up by the small white mosaic tiles that line the shower. A more organic note is brought in via houseplants and cedar floor planking.
From:
Becky Shea Design
Green and White Double Vanity Bathroom With Arch
Mint green tiles get a dose of sunshine from lemon yellow and orange towels. Dressers are turned into vanities for a unique twist.
Gray Powder Room With Gold Mirror
The powder room had French style origins, so designers continued that legacy with an ornate golden mirror and a beautiful sink with green and gold inlay.
Black-and-White Powder Room With Penny Tile Floors
From the wallpaper to the penny tile floors, there are quite a few fun surprises in this powder room. The black cabinet with agate pulls is a nice touch, too, as it keeps extra towels on hand and offers a pop of pink.
From:
Caitlin Murray
Spa Bathroom With Green Leaves
The spa bathroom feels far away from New York city's bustle with a soaking tub and big walk-in shower. A large built-in vanity has pretty leaded glass windows.
From:
Becky Shea Design
Modern Guest Bathroom with Gold Accents and Geometric Tiles
This modern guest bathroom features a blue contemporary vanity, white wall color, a round mirror, gold accents and fixtures. Modern lighting and geometric tile flooring completes the look.
From:
Kimberlee Gorsline
Subway Tile Gives Transitional Bathroom Clean Lines
White subway-tiled walls serve as a crisp, clean backdrop in this transitional bathroom. Floating wood shelves provide open storage, while an eye-catching triangle wall cutout houses a plant that adds color to the neutral space.
From:
Christen Ales
Powder Room With Gray Glass Sconces
Smoky glass gives these powder room sconces intriguing presence.
From:
Brooke Wagner
Contemporary Black Guest Bathroom With Floating Shelves
Black is an unexpected palette in this contemporary guest bathroom. The dark walls are contrasted by a light wood vanity and wood floating shelves. Brass hardware adds a glam touch to the space.
From:
Mary Rossi
Traditional Master Bathroom Glass Shower With Contemporary Brass Fixtures And Mosaic Tile
This traditional master bathroom glass shower features white subway tile walls, black and white rhomboid cube mosaic tile floor, tile bench, and contemporary brass faucet and fixtures.
From:
Vernich Interiors
Contemporary White Master Bathroom With Double Vanity And Marble Countertops
This contemporary white master bathroom has a modern double vanity with marble countertops, brushed chrome faucets, and marble tile floors.
From:
Caleb Johnson Studio
White And Blue Cottage Master Bathroom With Mosaic Glass Tile Wall And Soaking Tub
This modern cottage master bathroom features a mosaic glass tile patterned wall, soaking tub, brass fixtures, and glass shower enclosure.
From:
Jennifer Mehditash
Master Bathroom With Mirrored Tub
The master bathroom's mood is soft with ample natural light, a gently curving ceiling and a freestanding bathtub with a mirrored exterior.
From:
Tim Barber Ltd.
Blue Bathroom With Exposed Brick Wall
Exposed brick is a masterful backdrop for this bathroom's large, colorful painting. A copper mirror pulls the warm color onto the adjacent wall.
From:
Kerra Michele Huerta
Neutral Bathroom With Patterned Floor
This bathroom is a pretty example of how the home draws color inspiration from the beach outside, using shades of blue and taupe. The patterned floor is a vibrant addition to the serene wash of neutrals.
From:
Casabella Interiors
Blue Butterfly Powder Room
Black subway tiles help shine a spotlight on this powder room's bright turquoise wallpaper decorated with butterflies and moths. The floor sports a bold diamond pattern and a vintage metal washstand and pivot mirror are a nod to the home's historical roots.
Modern Freestanding Tub
A modern bathroom that features a freestanding tub that is positioned under three windows that are partially covered by a neutral roman shade.
From:
D2 Interieurs
Black, White and Pink Walk-In Shower
With all the crisp details of a subway station, but ever so much more elegant, this huge walk-in shower has room for two and houseplants on the side. Pops of pink in the form of toiletries are a sweet addition.
Powder Room With Furniture-Style Vanity, Greek Key Wallpaper
A furniture-style vanity with stone countertop fills one side of this small powder room, which also features wallpaper in a Greek key pattern, black sconce lights flanking the mirror, and a herringbone pattern on the floor.
From:
Forum Phi Architecture
Iron Mirrors Suspended Over Floating Vanity
This floating vanity is an absolute dream, with basin sinks and two iron mirrors suspended from the ceiling. A wooden stool with rugs underneath gives the owners a comfortable place to sit.
Gray Powder Room With Feather Wallpaper
Feathers float gently down the walls of this imaginative bathroom that also includes a starburst mirror.
Rustic Modern Guest Bath with Freestanding Tub
A rustic timber wall and custom rusticated vanity mixes with sleek marble tile in this cozy bathroom. A freestanding tub is petite, maximizing space, while the walk-in shower features frameless glass that extends to the ceiling, giving the illusion of more space. Custom curtains draw for privacy.
White Master Bathroom With Sheepskin Rug
A large sheepskin rug has all the appeal of a fluffy cloud under bare feet. It's a unique, delicious choice for a master bathroom.
From:
DiMauro Architects, Inc.
Bathroom Vanity With Beige Stone Top and Bold Wallpaper
This bathroom space features wallpaper in a bold pattern that contrasts against the traditional white vanity.
From:
Forum Phi Architecture
Modern Light Wood Paneled Bathroom With Soaking Tub And Glass Shower
This modern light wood paneled bathroom has a contemporary soaking tub, glass and marble shower enclosure, and striking mosaic tile accents.
From:
Daniel Contelmo
Eclectic, Emerald Green Bathroom With Wood Vanity
Just as you'd expect, the master bathroom is colorful and eclectic. Emerald green walls and a light wood vanity create an earthy color palette, which designer Caitlin Murray complemented with a wood bowl, planter and other accessories.
From:
Caitlin Murray
Master Bathroom With Horizontal Plank Walls and Glass Shower
This bathroom, which was designed to emulate a world-class spa, includes a glass-wall steam shower as well as a tub for two. The walls are covered by horizontal reclaimed wood planks intended to create a Swiss alpine feel.
From:
Forum Phi Architecture
Soaking Tub, Sleek Stall Shower in Bathroom
This bathroom eschews traditional wood vanities in favor of modern simplicity: think a soaking tub and a shower with sleek glass walls. At the same time, a tile backsplash adds just a hint of character and charm.
From:
Jay Corder
Modern White Cottage Guest Bathroom With Marble And Mosaic Tile Accents
This modern white cottage guest bathroom with marble subway tiled shower, mosaic tile floor, and single vanity with marble counter.
From:
Jennifer Mehditash
Black Powder Bathroom With Mosaic Tiles
Small black mosaic tiles take this powder room in stylishly dramatic direction. Against them, the brass pendant trio's elegant lines and unusual shapes stand out clearly.
From:
Jette Creative
Neutral Spa Bathroom With Leafy Branch
The woodsy views out the window of this bathroom are brought inside via organic-feeling details like the woven shade, green glass vase and earth-tone palette. And then there's that ah-inspiring, marble-surrounded tub.
Green Bathroom With Graphic Wallpaper
For this fresh-feeling bathroom, it's easy to be green! Graphic illustrations decorate the wallpaper. An arched window with lattice work brings in a hint of cottage charm.
White Bathroom Built-In Bench
The built-in units in the bathroom incorporate cabinets, drawers, even a handy bench. A slim linking pattern is a subtle graphic pop on the walls.
From:
Purple Cherry Architects
Gray and Orange Bathroom With Gray Tile
Orange and gray are such a smart combination in this small bathroom, with the shower's smooth tiles also making a fun textural pairing against the lively print of the wallpaper.
Neutral Cottage Spa Bathroom With Rustic Ladder
A rug gives the spa bathroom a little lush luxury and picks up on the room's warm, neutral color scheme.
From:
Taryn Emerson Interiors
Beautiful Espresso Vanity Area
A beautiful espresso surround that encompasses a stunning vanity area in this master bath. The vanity includes a spot for putting on makeup and getting ready.
From:
Lucy Penfield
Master Bedroom Style Flows Into Bathroom for Spa-Like Effect
A sleek, white soaking tub nearly disappears into its surroundings, keeping the attention on the beautiful views of wine country out the large picture window. The design of the master bedroom flows effortlessly into the master bathroom, creating a spa-like getaway for the homeowners.
From:
MAS Design
Floating Vanity in Contemporary Bathroom With Blue Tile Walls
A dark brown floating vanity with white quartz countertop works well against the horizontal hexagonal blue tiles covering the wall in this small bathroom.
From:
m monroe design
Classic Modern Powder Room Bath With Single Vanity
This petite classic modern powder room bath features a single open vanity with a square marble top and faux linen painted walls in a neutral gray and cream palette.
From:
Minhnuyet Hardy
Modern White Double Vanity Bathroom With Marble Top, Wood, And Inlaid Flooring
A white modern, marble topped double vanity bathroom with contemporary wall sconces, metallic and wood highlights and a white marble inlaid floor.
From:
Jonathan Rachman
Slate Gray Bathroom With Soaking Tub
In this modern master bathroom, slate gray tile becomes a soothing accent wall. While soaking away their troubles in the tub, the owners can enjoy a photograph of palm trees and blue skies.
From:
Natalie Myers
Master Bathroom Boasts Chic Chandelier, Soaking Tub
Talk about an upgrade! After replacing the tub, TerraCotta Design Build installed a chic chandelier that brightens the space and generates visual interest. The designers also replaced the towel rack with floating shelves to give the owners even more storage.
From:
Terracotta Design Build
Master Bathroom Boasts Large Soaking Tub
Stepping into the master bathroom reveals a sleek glass shower and a luxurious soaking tub. Because it's positioned right below the window, the tub allows the owners to bathe in natural light while still enjoying some privacy.
From:
Phinney Design Group
Eclectic Bathroom with Freestanding Tub
A unique vanity adds color to this Eclectic bathroom. The freestanding tub, gold fixtures and pendant light gives the space added visual interest.
From:
Phara Queen
Gray Guest Bathroom With Modern Marble Top Vanity And Accessories
This airy guest bathroom features a light gray wall color, an open single-sink, marble-topped vanity, unique metal mirror, and a mercury glass pendant light.
From:
Minhnuyet Hardy
Modern Bathroom with Free-Standing Bathtub
A modern bathroom with a free-standing bathtub that invokes the feeling of absolute luxury while offering a touch of elegance.
From:
White Webb
White Shabby Chic Spa Bathroom With Arched Ceiling
Yummy details make the spa-like master bathroom an inviting retreat, including a freestanding soaking tub, walk-in steam shower and a dressing table.
From:
Marie Flanigan Interiors
Modern Neutral Condo Bathroom With Double Vanity And Glass Shower Enclosure
This modern neutral condominium bathroom has a double vanity, glass shower enclosure, and modern accessories.
From:
Nathalie Milazzo
Blue Cottage Kid's Bathroom With Round Window
Littles get their own bathroom with a dressing table, sweet-as-can-be round window and mosaic tiles in a pretty blue-and-white pattern on the floor. Blue painted beadboard gives the walls depth and texture.
From:
Tim Barber Ltd.
White Spa Bathroom With Slanted Ceiling
The slanted ceiling in this spa bathroom gets a skylight, letting sunlight filter into the room and bounce off the white ceiling, walls and floor. Tucked beneath the skylight, a huge freestanding tub makes for the most relaxing soaks.
From:
Urban Dwellings
Modern Sea Green Bathroom With Glass Tile And Glass Door Shower
This bright modern sea green bathroom features glass subway tile, a glass shower enclosure, single under mounted sink vanity and modern fixtures.
From:
Tim Barber Ltd.
Eclectic Bathroom With Pink Wall, Pin-Up Art
Pink bathrooms were all the rage in the 50s, and it looks like designer Caitlin Murray is still digging the look! With a pink vanity and accent wall, pin-up girl print and black-and-white tile floors, this bathroom definitely feels like a throwback.
From:
Caitlin Murray
Master Bathroom With Matching Vanities and Walk-In Closet
This master bathroom features large matching vanities in light brown wood with stone countertops and modern stainless steel faucets. The vanities, which both feature a large mirror, flank the door to a large walk-in closet.
From:
Suk Design Group LLP
Neutral Master Bathroom With Circular Wallpaper
The lacy detail of the wallpaper pairs prettily with the master bathroom's mauve marble countertops and floor accents. It's also a lovely frame for the porthole window!
Wood Walls Add Natural Touch to Bathroom
To further bring the outdoors inside, The Refined Group added a wood wall treatment to this modern bathroom. Thanks to its natural look, the treatment beautifully balances the sleek vanity and chrome fixtures.
From:
The Refined Group
White Eclectic Bathroom with Black and White Photograph
A marble tub deck and subway tile surround add classic detail to this modern-eclectic master bath. Black and white photography brings in a graphic element. The homeowner's art collection is showcased throughout the renovated penthouse.
From:
Tim Barber Ltd.
Black and Gray Art Deco Bathroom
Black subway tile makes a smart backsplash for this Art Deco bathroom (that's Marilyn Monroe approved). Upper walls are covered in heathered gray wallpaper, a strong contrast to the tiles' glossy finish.
From:
Becky Shea Design
Soothing Master Bathroom With Soaking Tub
This master bathroom is oh-so-soothing thanks to tall ceilings, a large soaking tub and plenty of natural light from the windows. A blue photograph adds a touch of color to the space and nods to the home's coastal setting.
From:
Yankee Barn Homes
