Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Shale Bathroom Vanity and Medicine Cabinet

KraftMaster Renovations

Shale bathroom vanity with large recessed medicine cabinet for storage. Clean Iconic White quartz counter top and wood tile plank flooring. Photos by VLG Photography

Blue Opal Bathroom

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

4"x4" Subway Tile - 22E Blue Opal
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, black floor and a shower curtain.

Full Bathroom Remodel

Interiors by LH

Dark and lacking functionality, this hard working hall bathroom in Great Falls, VA had to accommodate the needs of both a teenage boy and girl. Custom cabinetry, new flooring with underlayment heat, all new bathroom fixtures and additional lighting make this a bright and practical space. Exquisite blue arabesque tiles, crystal adornments on the lighting and faucets help bring this utilitarian space to an elegant room. Designed by Laura Hildebrandt of Interiors By LH, LLC. Construction by Superior Remodeling, Inc. Cabinetry by Harrell's Professional Cabinetry. Photography by Boutique Social. DC.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Verdigris wall tiles and floor tiles both from Mandarin Stone. Bespoke vanity unit made from recycled scaffold boards and live edge worktop. Basin from William and Holland, brassware from Lusso Stone.

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

Inspiration for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Cornwall with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a single vanity, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, green walls, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Master Suite Remodeling, Tolland, CT 06084

Irene Designs

This Master Suite while being spacious, was poorly planned in the beginning. Master Bathroom and Walk-in Closet were small relative to the Bedroom size. Bathroom, being a maze of turns, offered a poor traffic flow. It only had basic fixtures and was never decorated to look like a living space. Geometry of the Bedroom (long and stretched) allowed to use some of its' space to build two Walk-in Closets while the original walk-in closet space was added to adjacent Bathroom. New Master Bathroom layout has changed dramatically (walls, door, and fixtures moved). The new space was carefully planned for two people using it at once with no sacrifice to the comfort. New shower is huge. It stretches wall-to-wall and has a full length bench with granite top. Frame-less glass enclosure partially sits on the tub platform (it is a drop-in tub). Tiles on the walls and on the floor are of the same collection. Elegant, time-less, neutral - something you would enjoy for years. This selection leaves no boundaries on the decor. Beautiful open shelf vanity cabinet was actually made by the Home Owners! They both were actively involved into the process of creating their new oasis. New Master Suite has two separate Walk-in Closets. Linen closet which used to be a part of the Bathroom, is now accessible from the hallway. Master Bedroom, still big, looks stunning. It reflects taste and life style of the Home Owners and blends in with the overall style of the House. Some of the furniture in the Bedroom was also made by the Home Owners.

Breathtaking Primary Bath Remodel

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

We removed the long wall of mirrors and moved the tub into the empty space at the left end of the vanity. We replaced the carpet with a beautiful and durable Luxury Vinyl Plank. We simply refaced the double vanity with a shaker style.

Lakefront Metairie Bathroom

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

C and E's bathroom

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Architect: AToM Interior Design: d KISER Contractor: d KISER d KISER worked with the architect and homeowner to make material selections as well as designing the custom cabinetry. d KISER was also the cabinet manufacturer. Photography: Colin Conces

KSD Redmond Refresh

Kate Savitch Design

This bathroom update features contemporary tile colors and a sleek quartz vanity over bright blue cabinets. We replaced the old sliding shower doors with seamless oversize glass doors that show off the blue tile accent wall.

Powder Springs Custom Home

Judd Builders

Small country bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Toluca Lake Townhouse

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo and we used a black and white patterned tile as an accent wall. The other walls are in a complimentary stone tile. The light wood vanity is paired with a black matte tile floor.

Victorian House Renovation, Bishopston

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

This family bathroom is small so we opted for contrasting tiles to create the impression of space. The tiled bath has an overhead shower to maximise its usage for the whole family. The floor tiles continue half up the wall to blur the edges and conceal the toilet cistern.

Charlotte, NC- Ballantyne Townhouse

Leslie Williams Interior Design

12 x 24 white and gray tile with veining in matte finish. Gold hardware and gold plumbing fixtures. Shagreen gray cabinet.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Guest Bath Remodel

Fisher Randolph Design

An updated main, guest bathroom that is not only stylish but functional with built in storage.
Inspiration for a small modern kids bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Fall Church Custom Home

Stahl Homes LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Breathtaking Primary Bath Remodel

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

Bathroom Renovation

Jhomar Developments

This is a bathroom Remodel with did for BenchMark Builders from Paramus, New Jersey. Designed by them and executed by us. Great Results!
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Beautiful modern renovation in Silicon Valley

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub

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.