Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Toorak Residence

MR.MITCHELL

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with brown cabinets, blue tile, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

South Loop: Federal St

Lugbill Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with light wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls, white floor, white benchtops, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Oakridge Drive

Ben + Britt at Home

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Alder cabinets with an Antique Cherry stain and Carrara marble countertops and backsplash ledge.
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and an undermount sink.

Summer Home - Primary Bath

Wendy Glaister Interiors

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks

Ohana Home & Design

Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

PALM BEACH WATERFRONT

HW Interiors

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat and a built-in vanity.

Seal Beach Kitchen & Bathrooms - Seal Beach, CA

Morey Remodeling Group

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hall Bathroom in Fairfax

Fairfax Design Solutions

Surface mounted Kohler medicine cabinet provides much needed storage space in this newly renovated hall bathroom.
Small transitional kids bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

DUSIK MASTER BATHROOM

Moontower

Blue tile master bathroom.
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with an alcove shower, blue tile, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Silverlake: Kitchen & Primary Suite Renovation

Studio Kosma

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with a corner shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, a hinged shower door and a built-in vanity.

North Shore Drive

Calista Interiors

Penny tiles add a sense of waterfront whimsy to this guest bath.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls and a shower curtain.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

En-suite shower room

Oakwrights

Design ideas for a country 3/4 bathroom in West Midlands with grey cabinets, blue tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, beige floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Nature's Palette

Triple Dot Design Studio

Sweet kids bathroom, with light grey wainscoting and fan tiles that mimic a fish scale pattern.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Chevy Chase - Mid Century

$Teass \ Warren Architects$ Teass \ Warren Architects

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sherwood Primary Bath

KT Interior Design

A full renovation of a Primary Bath Suite. Taking the bathroom down to the studs, we utilized an outdoor closet to expand the space and create a large walk-in wet room housing a shower and soaking tub. All new tile, paint, custom vanity, and finishes created a spa bathroom retreat for our wonderful clients.

Coastal Custom Home Build | Boca Raton

Hanna Homes

Every other room in this custom home is flooded with color, but we kept the main suite bright and white to foster maximum relaxation and create a tranquil retreat.

Modern Luxury

JMR Designs, Inc.

A luxurious master bath featuring whirlpool tub and Italian glass tile mosaic.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a hot tub, glass tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed, an alcove shower and blue tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and a Built-in Vanity

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.