Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, beige tile and a drop-in tub.

Photography: Joёlle Mclaughlin
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower and beige tile.

MONTORGUEIL

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, orange tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

French Country with Rustic Flair in High Meadow Estates, Montgomery, TX

J.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman

"Car Wash" shower with multiple shower heads/body sprays. Beautiful see-thru fireplace between bathroom and bedroom.
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an undermount tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey cabinets, marble, beige walls and travertine floors.

Pacific Northwest Midcentury Modernized

Model Remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Genèse

STUDIO TÉRÉ

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Nantes.

Deco Seaside Apartment

Nicky Percival Limited

Compact shower room with terrazzo tiles, builting storage, cement basin, black brassware mirrored cabinets
Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Sussex with orange cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, orange benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

浴室

家づくり工房

ハーフユニットの浴室。壁と天井は桧材。
Photo of an arts and crafts bathroom in Other.

tadelakt vasca

claudio canepari

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Other.

Non-Slip Bathroom Floor Tile

Fireclay Tile

Give your bathroom floor tile a modern twist by using the straight set pattern. DESIGN Dabito PHOTOS Dabito Tile Shown: 3x9 in Lady Liberty
Mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic floors, green floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, medium wood cabinets, an integrated sink, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

29th St- Manhattan Beach

User

Designer- Mandy Cheng
Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, ceramic floors, white tile, white walls, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Mid century Glamorgan

Ravenwood Developers LTD

A full view of the ensuite bathroom showing the hex tile detail, curb less shower, custom vanity and fixtures
Inspiration for a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with medium wood cabinets, black tile, black and white tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern Ranch House

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photography: Jen Burner Photography
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets and flat-panel cabinets.

Bittersweet Farm

Cornerstone Architects

Simon Hurst Photography
Design ideas for a country master bathroom in Austin with green cabinets, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

浴室

高野設計工房

浴室のバスコートは植栽なしの枯山水。白い小石と石を置きました。浴槽に入りアイレベルが同じなので、バスコートも浴室の一部となり広さを感じます。
Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Other with brown walls and grey floor.

ХАМАМ

WHEAT.SPA

This is an example of a bathroom in Saint Petersburg.

Kipling Residence

CONTENT Architecture

The Kipling house is a new addition to the Montrose neighborhood. Designed for a family of five, it allows for generous open family zones oriented to large glass walls facing the street and courtyard pool. The courtyard also creates a buffer between the master suite and the children's play and bedroom zones. The master suite echoes the first floor connection to the exterior, with large glass walls facing balconies to the courtyard and street. Fixed wood screens provide privacy on the first floor while a large sliding second floor panel allows the street balcony to exchange privacy control with the study. Material changes on the exterior articulate the zones of the house and negotiate structural loads.

Rustic Bathroom

AMI Design

Sue Sotera sptera construction
Small country bathroom in New York with a one-piece toilet, brown tile, brown walls, brick floors, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

Edina French-Mediterranean

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Murphy & Co . Design | Interiors: Twist Interior Design | Landscaping: TOPO | Photographer: Corey Gaffer
This is an example of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Minneapolis with a freestanding tub, white walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, white floor, blue cabinets, gray tile, marble, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas

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.