Mid-sized country master bathroom in Sacramento with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, metal tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Beaver Creek Re-Creation

Cohen Construction Inc.

Custom made hammered copper trough sink.
Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, metal tile and beige walls.

Eagle Ridge Retreat

Real Property Photography Rockhampton Yeppoon

Alicia Harvey - Real Property Photography Rockhampton/Yeppoon
Inspiration for a modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, metal tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops and an open shower.

Foster Loop

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

© Steve Keating Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

Appartement Prague - Salle de bains

Christophe Perichon

Crédits photos : Didier Delmas http://www.didierdelmas.com/

Mayfair Mansion

Nikki Hinton Photography

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with grey cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, metal tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Majestic Maze

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

This is an example of a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Westport Dr Bathroom

Crosstone Construction & Development, Inc.

Inspiration for a large eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, red walls, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Mount Pleasant Infill

Colleen Ferguson Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and an open shower.

Lyttelton | New Build Project

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions New Zealand

A truly unique take on a modern reclaimed eco bathroom! A space that steps straight out into nature, this industrial style contrasts the natural fibres that claim the interiors of the rest of the home!

Woodland Hills Guest Bathroom Remodel

A-List Builders Inc.

Photo of a 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Contemporary - Zen Style

Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP

Doug Ellis, Doug Ellis Photography Santa Barbara, CA
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a corner tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Vanity

De Mattei Construction

Master Bathroom vanity.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white tile, metal tile and beige walls.

DeWils Horizons Collection Sculptor Thermofoil Door Style

Napa Valley Cabinet Company

DeWils Fine Cabinetry Horizons Collection
Large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Umbau Bungalow B

Ulrike Wallauer Innenarchitektin AKNW

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Cologne with white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, red cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, metal tile, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Woodland Hills Guest Bathroom Remodel

A-List Builders Inc.

This is an example of a 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Washougal Hall Bathroom

Transitional Designs, LLC

Complete remodel - wallpaper, tile, countertop, sink, faucet, flooring, hardware, vanity, lighting.
Small transitional bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige tile, metal tile, laminate floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Port Lympia - Nice

Casavog

Master bedroom - salle d'eau avec douche à l'italienne. Vasque qui repose sur le meuble de la salle d'eau - plan horizontal revêtru d'un granit Azul Macaubas du Brésil.

Lyttelton | New Build Project

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions New Zealand

Park Slope, Agile Renovation

Bolster

Partial renovation of a Park Slope, Brooklyn townhouse by Bolster, featuring a bathroom that blends the old with the new: Existing woodwork and new floor and painted wall tile, and a luxurious clawfoot bathtub.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Metal Tile and a Drop-in 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.