Mark Singer
Large modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Winn Wittman Architecture

Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, stone tile, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Contemporain Salle De Bains

Large contemporary master bathroom in Paris with a freestanding tub and beige walls.

Casa en es Raiguer

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Kamal Fotografia
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink and white walls.

White marble bathroom with window for light and wood bench in the shower

Rasmussen Construction

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in tub and flat-panel cabinets.

Cabo Wabo 10

Alexander Enterprises Constr. & Dev. Company, Inc.

Mark Boisclair Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern bathroom in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a curbless shower, beige tile and porcelain floors.

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mo+ architekten

Christian Buck
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Frankfurt with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue walls, black tile, cement tile and solid surface benchtops.

Private apartment

A2T studio Milano

Bathroom with a mirror boiserie and a mirros sliding door. The tap is from Gessi, basin, floor and wall are in marble.
Contemporary bathroom in Milan with a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, stone slab, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

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Fachwerk4 | Architekten BDA

This is an example of a large modern bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, gray tile, stone tile and white walls.

Master Bath & Powder Room

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

This condo was designed from a raw shell to the finished space you see in the photos - all elements were custom designed and made for this specific space. The interior architecture and furnishings were designed by our firm. If you have a condo space that requires a renovation please call us to discuss your needs. Please note that due to that volume of interest we do not answer basic questions about materials, specifications, construction methods, or paint colors thank you for taking the time to review our projects.

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.