Bathroom Design
Readers' Choice: The Best Bathrooms of 2010
These Bathrooms Won With Wood and Stone Features, Elegant Storage and Light
Most good bathrooms go one of two ways: spa-like and relaxing, or well laid out and functional. Great baths, however, meld form and function for spaces that both do their job (very important in a bathroom), and look amazing in the process. How is it done? With an accent of stone, luxurious tub, handsome fixture, or all three. Here, a selection of Houzz's most popular bathrooms in 2010:
The stacked stone wall and wood elements of this winning bath had the Houzz community praising its natural look.
Reclaimed wood cladding on the side of the tub and vanity had us all adding this light-filled room to our ideabooks.
This minimal bath was a hit, thanks in part to the floating shelf and stone accent wall by the bathtub.
So many details in this bath impressed us, including the thick counter, stand-alone tub, and warm wood cabinets.
One reader declared this popular bathroom "old yet new." Bright, airy light and a modern sink helps with the latter, while subway and basketweave tiles called to mind the former. The balance: just right.
This bathroom scored points all across the board for color palette, layout, and that eye-catching sconce. One comment was simply put: "yes." Agreed.
It appears no one wants to elbow for sink space in the morning, as double vanities were a hit. This room also won favor for its custom-built walnut cabinets and muted mosaic tile backsplash.
The stacked stone turned many heads this year.
Bathrooms in general are pretty small, so storage is at a premium. Readers loved this extra-tall medicine cabinet for providing storage without sacrificing space.
One thing is for sure: You all love your pebble tiles. Whether it be a small accent, as in this popular pic...
As a backsplash...
Or offering a gentle massage to your feet, pebble tiles were featured in these popular bathrooms.
Along with a hint of pebble tile, many admired this shower's useful bench.
This bathroom was a hit for its contrast of dark wood cabinets with the light walls and tile.
Users called this freestanding tub and soft green walls "pretty" and "spa-like."
Try Lemongrass by Sherwin Williams for a match.
Try Lemongrass by Sherwin Williams for a match.
The niche in this bath received rave reviews.
Readers with small spaces loved how the frameless glass shower helped make this narrow room feel larger.
The trough sink and infinity bath made this bath popular.
Got a favorite Houzz bathroom? We'd love you to share it below
Got a favorite Houzz bathroom? We'd love you to share it below