Greg Premru
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Boston with a curbless shower, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors and marble benchtops.

Lariviere Project

Gilded Contractors

Herringbone custom shower with custom vanity in the ensuite bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Ottawa with a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat and a double vanity.

Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité

Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs

Giovanni Del Brenna
This is an example of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

UNA CASA INSPIRADA EN EL VERDE

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Strathcona Custom Build

Apollo Homes

Mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Vivienda con mucha vitalidad

Paulina Aleshkina Fotografía

Este baño en suite en el que se ha jugado con los tonos azules del alicatado de WOW, madera y tonos grises. Esta reforma de baño tiene una bañera exenta y una ducha de obra, en la que se ha utilizado el mismo pavimento con acabado cementoso que la zona general del baño. Con este acabo cementoso en los espacios se ha conseguido crear un estilo atemporal que no pasará de moda. Se ha instalado grifería empotrada tanto en la ducha como en el lavabo, un baño muy elegante al que le sumamos calidez con el mobiliario de madera.

Industrial Modern Meets Bold Elegance

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This penthouse in an industrial warehouse pairs old and new for versatility, function, and beauty. The master bath features dual sinks, cyan blue and dark blue fish scale tile from sink to ceiling between mirrors, and a grey floating vanity. Reflected in the mirrors is the large glass enclosed shower.

La Jolla- UTC

Arise Art Group

These clients have a high sense of design and have always built their own homes. They just downsized into a typical town home and needed this new space to stand out but also be accommodating of aging in place. The client, Jim, has a handful of challenges ahead of him with dealing with Parkinson and all of it symptoms. We optimized the shower, enlarging it by eliminating the tub and not using a shower door. We were able to do a curbless shower, reducing the likelihood of falling. We used larger tiles in the bathroom and shower but added the anti slip porcelain. I included a built-in seat in the shower and a stand-alone bench on the other side. We used a separate hand shower and easy to grab handles. A natural palette peppered with some aqua and green breathes fresh, new life into a re-imagined UTC town home. Choosing materials and finishes that have higher contrast helps make the change from flooring to wall, as well as cabinet to counter, more obvious. Large glass wall tiles make the bathroom seem much larger. A flush installation of drywall to tile is easy on the eye while showing the attention to detail. A modern custom floating vanity allows for walker wheels if needed. Personal touches like adding a filter faucet at the sink makes his trips to take medicine a bit easier. One of my favorite things in design for any project is lighting. Not only can lighting add to the look and feel of the space, but it can also create a safer environment. Installing different types of lighting, including scones on either side of the mirror, recessed can lights both inside and outside of the shower, and LED strip lighting under the floating vanity, keep this modern bathroom current and very functional. Because of the skylight and the round window, light is allowed in to play with the different colors in the glass and the shapes around the room, which created a bright and playful bathroom. It is not often that I get to play with stain-glass, but this existing circular window, that we could NOT change, needed some love. We used a local craftsman that allowed us to design a playful stain-glass piece for the inside of the bathroom window, reminding them of their front door in their custom home years ago.

Wailau Place Residence

Imagine-It Builders Corp

PC: TravisRowanMedia
Design ideas for a tropical 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, blue tile, green tile, white tile, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Arvada Master Bath

Gretchen Lyons

This master bath was changed from a basic builder grade to completely custom design for the homeowners specific needs. An open and airy, light and bright master bath will well appointed storage. Photographs by Libbie Martin with Think Role.

Palm Beach Transitional

Marc-Michaels Interior Design

Dean Matthews
Photo of an expansive transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with grey cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Modernisierung und Umbau einer Gründerzeit-Wohnung in Berlin Charlottenburg

WAF Architekten

WAF Architekten - Mark Asipowicz
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Berlin with a wall-mount sink, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a drop-in tub.

Shades of Blue

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a curbless shower, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls and marble floors.

South Miami Pool Bathroom

GFD Group Miami

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Casey Key Coastal

Perrone Construction Custom Homes

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile and beige floor.

Fairmeadow - Palo Alto Residence

Buck O’Neill Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile and subway tile.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Boston with a wall-mount sink, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and slate floors.

Bay Park Bathroom

Integrity Home Improvements, Inc.

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Lariviere Project

Gilded Contractors

Ensuite Vanity
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Livable Modern

Designtheory Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with a curbless shower, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a built-in vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a single vanity, blue tile, porcelain tile, ceramic floors, a niche and beige floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Curbless Shower and Blue 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.