Lili Engelhardt Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Raleigh with a curbless shower, blue tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor and an open shower.

Lava Contemporary

McQuay Architects

Danny Lee Photography dleephotography.com
Contemporary bathroom in Salt Lake City with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, blue tile and glass tile.

Infinity Project

Luca Bucciantini Architettura d'Interni

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Spa-Like Main Bath Shower

Julia Williams, ASID

The roll-in shower in the Main Bath offers the ability to age-in-place with style. We achieved a spa-like feeling with "waterfall"-like blue glass subway tile and a heated towel rack.

Piedmont Contemporary Craftsman Phase 1

Lane McNab Interiors

Lane McNab Interiors, Inc. Lauren Edith Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, stone tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Coastal Bliss Luxury shower

Design Studio West

A clean, relaxing and blissful space was the end result of this bathroom remodel in Del Mar. The use of matte and polished hard surfaces pair well with the bleached walnut cabinetry. The slight wire brushed effect on the cabinetry adds visual texture. The mosaic glass accent tile in the shower wrap the corner creating an illusion that the window is centered when it is not. Storage and maximizing space was a key element to this design. Grooming organizers, u-shaped drawers at the sink and fold down towel bars help make this remodel an efficient space.

Transitional Remodel in Orange County

Ryan Rosene Photography

Transitional bathroom with blue tile backsplash.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Salle d'eau

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, blue tile, white walls, a console sink, wood benchtops and grey floor.

Kentish Town flat

Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire
Contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, blue tile, green tile, brown walls, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and brown benchtops.

Rustic Modern

Reve Design & Custom Construction

Mike Small Photography
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

A Contemporary Estate with a Brazilian Feel

Shuster Design Associates

Dark wood framing and cabinets compliment the blue green glass tile and marble slab shower in "her" master bathroom.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a curbless shower, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Bay Park Bathroom

Integrity Home Improvements, Inc.

Design ideas for 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.

Reforma de ático con terraza convertida en comedor de invierno

Sube Interiorismo

Large transitional master bathroom in Bilbao with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, blue walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Woodland Hills Residence

Mahle Design LLC

Main Bathroom
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Moulin Joly -11ème

Architecte d'intérieur - Marion Dériot

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, blue tile, cement tile, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a hinged shower door and a trough sink.

Vermillion Complete Remodel

Sugar Beach Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and laminate benchtops.

Colour in our Residential Architecture

Scott Weston Architecture Design PL

SWAD PL
This is an example of a contemporary kids bathroom in Sydney with a curbless shower, mosaic tile, a wall-mount sink, blue tile and blue floor.

La casa spaziale - 120mq

designINarch _ Francesca e Paola

Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Mid Century Modern Bathrooms

Vision Design

A whole house remodel included re-organizing and outfitting 2 bathrooms and adding a 3rd.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, blue tile, glass tile, porcelain floors, grey floor and a floating vanity.

Cole Valley Arts & Crafts Remodel

Jeff King & Company

Designer: MODtage Design / Photographer: Paul Dyer
Photo of a large transitional bathroom in San Francisco with blue tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a curbless shower, multi-coloured walls, red floor and a hinged shower door.

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.