This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Penthouse Marxvorstadt

BESPOKE Interior Design & Production

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Munich with open cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Rénovation d'une maison à Colombes

Atelier Devergne

Réalisation d'un grande douche à l'italienne à niveau en carrelage métro avec un bande de carrelage imitation carreaux de ciment le long de la colonne de douche Photo Maryline Krynicki

Functional Small Bathrooms

RedBird ReDesign

Finally a sleek medicine cabinet we are loving!
Small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Upstairs remodel

Liberty Homes

To create the master suite this home owner dreamed of, we moved a few walls, and a lot of doors and windows. Essentially half the house went under construction. Within the same footprint we created a larger master bathroom, walk in closet, and guest room while retaining the same number of bedrooms. The second room became smaller but officially became a bedroom with a closet and more functional layout. What you don’t see in the finished pictures is a new utility room that had to be built downstairs in the garage to service the new plumbing and heating. All those black bathroom fixtures are Kohler and the tile is from Ann Sacks. The stunning grey tile is Andy Fleishman and the grout not only fills in the separations but defines the white design in the tile. This time-intensive process meant the tiles had to be sealed before install and twice after. All the black framed windows are by Anderson Woodright series and have a classic 3 light over 0 light sashes. The doors are true sealer panels with a classic trim, as well as thicker head casings and a top cap. We moved the master bathroom to the side of the house where it could take advantage of the windows. In the master bathroom in addition to the ann sacks tile on the floor, some of the tile was laid out in a way that made it feel like one sheet with almost no space in between. We found more storage in the master by putting it in the knee wall and bench seat. The master shower also has a rain head as well as a regular shower head that can be used separately or together. The second bathroom has a unique tub completely encased in grey quartz stone with a clever mitered edge to minimize grout lines. It also has a larger window to brighten up the bathroom and add some drama.

Bayside townhouse

Urban Solutions Architects

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Master bathroom remodeling

Eco Design & Builders Inc.

Master bathroom on the second floor with double sink Shaker vanity, Quartz counter top, Jacuzzi with Granite on top, frameless shower door, floating bench

Canyon Creek Cabinetry Design Gallery

Windsor Plywood

Large traditional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Homestead Avenue Project

Kara Theresa LLC

Inspiration for a small beach style master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Möbel L

BESPOKE Interior Design & Production

BESPOKE
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Munich with white walls, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Family bathroom with matt black detailing and patterned tile floor – Hove

The Brighton Bathroom Company

Randi Sokoloff
Small contemporary kids bathroom in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Gibson Gardens: compact London home

Emil Eve Architects

Mariell Lind Hansen
Photo of a small scandinavian bathroom in London with a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, black floor, an open shower, a shower/bathtub combo and a wall-mount toilet.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement Marseillais

Ateliers YOMA

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Marseille with open cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Luxury Master Bathroom

vallar woodworking

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master wet room bathroom in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

North Scottsdale Custom

AFT Construction

Roehner + Ryan
This is an example of a mid-sized kids bathroom in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Craftsman Residence

Dunn Carpentry

Large asian master bathroom in San Diego with a drop-in tub, beige tile, brown walls, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, limestone, cement tiles, wood benchtops, beige floor and brown benchtops.

Marlestone Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom

Adelaide Bathroom Renovations

Complete bathroom renovation from design to install. We created a space for our clients to continue to enjoy those little luxuries we can take for granted, Creating a large curbless wheelchair accessible shower, We improved the height of the bath tub, allowing for safer accessibility by carers and a generous gap between the vanity and floor allows for greater accessibility. It was important we produced a space our clients could continue to do as much as they can and still feel relaxed and calm.

Bel-Air

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Messina Avenue

NK Architects

Chris Snook
Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, cement tiles, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Murphy House

AD DESIGN DEVELOP

Julian Gries Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub and Cement Tiles

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.