Photo of a large traditional bathroom in London with white tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a double shower, subway tile and a console sink.

Basement Bathroom

Atlas Moran Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, blue walls, marble floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Poughkeepsie Retro

Corrados Design Center

The homeowner went retro fabulous with classic Black and White throughout - subway tile on the walls and hexagon mosaic on the floor - and a gorgeous console sink.

Singer Island

ESO Decorative Plumbing

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, black walls, a console sink, grey floor, engineered quartz benchtops and beige benchtops.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Medina Exteriors & Remodeling

Ron Schwane, Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, yellow floor and a hinged shower door.

Pool House

Huseby Homes

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with an open shower, black and white tile, white tile, subway tile, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

South East London

Chris Snook

Chris Snook © 2016 Houzz
Design ideas for an industrial bathroom in London with a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, a console sink and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Country House in Berkshire

Lucy Crockett Design

Michael Crockett Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Berkshire with ceramic floors, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, ceramic tile, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, a console sink, white walls and white tile.

Providence, Rhode Island Bathroom Renovation

Hebert Design Build

Daniel Gagnon Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with marble benchtops, white tile, white walls, a console sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet and subway tile.

DC Historic Master Bath

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Morgan Howarth
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with a console sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile and green walls.

Classic Guest Bath

Michelle's Interiors

Rueben Mendior
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Dallas with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors and white floor.

Pasadena Green guest bathroom

The Property Sisters

This vintage style bathroom was inspired by it's 1930's art deco roots. The goal was to recreate a space that felt like it was original. With lighting from Rejuvenation, tile from B&W tile and Kohler fixtures, this is a small bathroom that packs a design punch. Interior Designer- Marilynn Taylor Interiors, Contractor- Allison Allain, Plumb Crazy Contracting.

Acorn Cottage

Susan Anthony Interiors

Photo by Ellen McDermott
This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in New York with a console sink, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and a shower/bathtub combo.

Echo Park Spanish remodel

ArtCraft Homes LLC

A total gut-to-the-studs and rebuild within the shell of a vintage 1931 Spanish bungalow in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes. Every space was reconfigured and the floorplan flipped to accommodate 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a dining room and expansive kitchen which opens out to a full backyard patio and deck with views of the L.A. skyline. Remodel by ArtCraft Homes. Staging by ArtCraft Collection. Photography by Larry Underhill.

Meadowbank Main Bathroom

Orb Design

This compact bathroom gets flooded with light through the huge skylights
Small contemporary master bathroom in Auckland with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, a console sink, laminate benchtops, subway tile, porcelain floors, white walls and an open shower.

McElroy Renovation

STUDIOrobert jamieson

Sam Oberter Photography
This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Philadelphia with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile and mosaic tile floors.

Honka Log-House Ireland

User

Gareth Byrne
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Dublin with a console sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

New England Style Home West Sussex

Randell Design Group

Master Suite bathroom with double shower. Light and airy renovation of coastal West Sussex home. Architecture by Randell Design Group. Interior design by Driftwood and Velvet Interiors.

New Residence Villanova PA

Spencer-Abbott, Inc.

Photo: Spencer-Abbott, Inc Architect: Loomis McAfee Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with a console sink, a freestanding tub, blue tile and subway tile.

Old Stone

Copperline Homes

Photo of an eclectic bathroom in Other with a console sink and subway tile.

All Wall Tile Bathroom Design Ideas with a Console 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.