This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, white walls, a trough sink and an open shower.

Promontory- Midcentury Mountain

Hudson + Bloum Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and a shower/bathtub combo.

Fabrizio Farina / ADA-STUDIO

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and a trough sink.

Appartement Clairaut 55m2 de 2 pièces

Dominique Paolini Design

Hughes Bigo
Small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, white walls, a trough sink, tile benchtops, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Kid's Bathroom

AJ Jones Design

A J Jones Design
Eclectic kids bathroom in Austin with a trough sink, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls and concrete floors.

Реконструкция дома на Новой Риге

Архитектурная мастерская Елены Тимченко

Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Armstrong - Luxe

Black's Paint & Floor Covering

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Shower Niche and Bench

KraftMaster Renovations

No shower is complete without a double shower niche for shower items and shampoos or a shower bench!
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, a trough sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Private Residence-Happy Girls

Studio Grey

Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with a trough sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, black walls and vinyl floors.

Walk-in Shower Bliss: Modern Bathroom with Marble Tile

Meliza Veloz Designs

The bathroom appears to be large and modern. It has a walk-in shower with a curbless entry. The walls of the shower are lined with white marble tiles that extend to the ceiling. The showerhead and fixtures are black. There is a long, trough-style sink with two faucets mounted on the countertop. A large mirror is mounted on the wall behind the sink. Next to the sink is a toilet. The bathroom floor is light gray tile. In the corner of the bathroom there is a freestanding bathtub.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Trough Sink

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.