Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

New House Torquay

Baker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd

New bathroom with freestanding bath, large window and timber privacy screen
Design ideas for a large industrial master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, green tile, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bayview

Bluestone Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bath Retreat

Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

An update to a dated 80s bath using high quality custom cabinetry, silestone quartz countertop, accent tile and Kohler fixtures. Cabinets by Dura Supreme, Silestone Quartz countertops, basketweave tile purchased through Prosource Marietta, Design By Kandrac & Kole, renovation by Highland Design Gallery and photo credit Emily Followill

Master Bath & Wet Room Remodel

Boyce Design + Build

This stunning master bath remodel is a place of peace and solitude from the soft muted hues of white, gray and blue to the luxurious deep soaking tub and shower area with a combination of multiple shower heads and body jets. The frameless glass shower enclosure furthers the open feel of the room, and showcases the shower’s glittering mosaic marble and polished nickel fixtures. The separate custom vanities, elegant fixtures and dramatic crystal chandelier give the room plenty of sparkle.

A Master Bathroom with a View

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

MTI free-standing bathtub.
This is an example of a beach style master bathroom in Boston with a freestanding tub, mosaic tile, blue walls and white tile.

Robin's Oasis

Aloha Kitchen, Bath & Design

Elegant update to a dated craftsman style bathroom that was full of wallpaper. Now, a warm Casa California style spa bath with some sparkly touches.
Large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Grayscale Homes Designs

Large scandinavian master wet room bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and a double vanity.

Bathroom Remodel / Alexandria VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Contemporary bathroom project with white & blue tiles, navy vanity, chrome fixtures, alcove shower and sliding glass door. Accent wall inside the shower with blue glass& marble mosaic tiles.

Cedar Creek Lake

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Cottage Renovation

Milieu: Architecture + Design

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Auckland with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Photo of a mid-sized modern wet room bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

The Fairway

Concept 8 Architects

David Butler
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wet room bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, black walls, brown floor, an open shower, black tile, brown tile, mosaic tile and a console sink.

Appartement à Paris 16, 370m²

Fanny Prat - Architecte d'intérieur

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, blue floor and white benchtops.

Merkle Road Project

LEAN Home Remodeling

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, black and white tile, gray tile, white walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door, mosaic tile, porcelain floors, a niche and a shower seat.

Red8

Phil Kean Design Group

Uneek Image
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops and an open shower.

Moonee Ponds Home - Main Bathroom

smarterBATHROOMS+

Tom Roe
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

Toorak Texture

NORTHBOURNE Architecture + Design

Eve Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, mosaic tile floors, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and a laundry.

Transitional Whole Home Remodel in Overland Park, KS

Design Connection, Inc.

As Arlene Ladegaard of Design Connection, Inc. commenced work in other areas of the client’s house, the homeowner began to see the transitions and grow more aware of design trends, and decided to add his master bathroom to the scope of the project. In the master shower, 4 “x 18” tiles are used vertically, and a niche was fabricated using marble tile with chrome accents. The entrance to the shower has a zero clearance entry for easy access, while the Euro glass enclosure give the bathroom a high end edge. Design Connection Inc. provided for this project: space plans, elevations, tile, lighting, material selections, wallpaper, liaison with the contractor, and project management.

Exclusiver Möbelbau

Schreinerei Kunz GmbH&Co.KG

Andreas Kunz
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with mosaic tile floors, a freestanding tub, mosaic tile and multi-coloured tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub and Mosaic 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.