The homeowners desired a more usable layout with timeless appeal in keeping with their historic home. New vanity cabinets with smart storage replaced pedestal sinks. The custom built-in medicine cabinets provide additional spots for bathroom necessities. Classic finishes, black and white hex tile floors, and a soothing green keep the space looking fresh while tying it into the historic roots of the home.

Pasadena Master Bathroom

Marilynn Taylor | Vacation Rental Expert

The walls where moved and space was redesigned to borrow space from an adjoining bedroom to create this white tiled oasis. It's turquoise ceiling, silver clawfoot tub, vintage style tile wrapping the whole room and glamorous accents make this a bathroom fit for a queen. Photographed and designed by Marilynn Taylor The Taylored Home, general contractor Plumb Crazy Inc

Bolton Hill Historic Restoration

Byrd Design and Build

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Baltimore with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, subway tile, a pedestal sink, white floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a niche.

Квартира на Чистых прудах

Anna Kolpakova-Sanasaryan

Дизайнер: Анна Колпакова, Фотограф: Дмитрий Журавлев
Inspiration for an eclectic master bathroom in Moscow with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, grey walls, a vessel sink and an open shower.

Master Bathroom

Amy Kartheiser Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops and a claw-foot tub.

Квартира в Старой Москве

Ariana Ahmad Interior Design

Traditional master bathroom in Moscow with a claw-foot tub, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors and a console sink.

Whole House Renovation, Washington DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Whole House Renovation, Washington DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

19th Century Parlor inspired Master bath

Ridgecrest Designs

This 19th century inspired bathroom features a custom reclaimed wood vanity designed and built by Ridgecrest Designs, curbless and single slope walk in shower. The combination of reclaimed wood, cement tiles and custom made iron grill work along with its classic lines make this bathroom feel like a parlor of the 19th century.

Renovation of a historic residence in North Bennington, VT

Centerline Architects

The master bathroom preserves the historic character of the house while incorporating the owners' modern tastes. This antique bathtub was refinished.

Riverfront Farmhouse- Master Bathroom

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Bay Point Construction Landscape Architect: SiteCreative Landscape Architects Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

Armstrong - Stones & Naturals

The Floor Store

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

Park Lane Cottage

Martin Horn, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, white floor, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet and a shower curtain.

Farm House Chic Master Bath

Form & Function Interior Design

Stacey Pentland Photography
Mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Merkle Road Project

LEAN Home Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Master Bathroom

O’Hara Interiors

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Shabby-chic Style Bathroom

Bruce Hemming Photography

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Kent with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls and painted wood floors.

Gamla stan

Henrik Nero

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Stockholm with a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, black tile, green tile, white tile, subway tile and black floor.

Remodel Whole House: Regency Court

Nico Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Guest Bathroom, Mediterranean-style Home, Southern California

Carolyn Patterson

Carolyn Patterson
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Claw-foot Tub and Subway Tile

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.