Small family bathroom had window added for light source, and 5.5' clawfoot tub from Vintage Tub & Bath with shower ring. Wall hooks and ceiling fixture from Rejuvenation. Shower curtains and rugs from Hearth & Home at Target. White wainscoting with black chair rail.

Rocking it in KOHIMARAMA

Du Bois Design Ltd

This bathroom was designed for specifically for my clients’ overnight guests. My clients felt their previous bathroom was too light and sparse looking and asked for a more intimate and moodier look. The mirror, tapware and bathroom fixtures have all been chosen for their soft gradual curves which create a flow on effect to each other, even the tiles were chosen for their flowy patterns. The smoked bronze lighting, door hardware, including doorstops were specified to work with the gun metal tapware. A 2-metre row of deep storage drawers’ float above the floor, these are stained in a custom inky blue colour – the interiors are done in Indian Ink Melamine. The existing entrance door has also been stained in the same dark blue timber stain to give a continuous and purposeful look to the room. A moody and textural material pallet was specified, this made up of dark burnished metal look porcelain tiles, a lighter grey rock salt porcelain tile which were specified to flow from the hallway into the bathroom and up the back wall. A wall has been designed to divide the toilet and the vanity and create a more private area for the toilet so its dominance in the room is minimised - the focal areas are the large shower at the end of the room bath and vanity. The freestanding bath has its own tumbled natural limestone stone wall with a long-recessed shelving niche behind the bath - smooth tiles for the internal surrounds which are mitred to the rough outer tiles all carefully planned to ensure the best and most practical solution was achieved. The vanity top is also a feature element, made in Bengal black stone with specially designed grooves creating a rock edge.

Black & White Bathroom Remodel in Del Ray Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Stylish bathroom project in Alexandria, VA with star pattern black and white porcelain tiles, free standing vanity, walk-in shower framed medicine cabinet and black metal shelf over the toilet. Small dated bathroom turned out such a chic space.

Verne Bathroom

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Custom maple wood vanity, Delta Ara Collection vanity faucet, Millennium Ashford vanity light, Elegant Lighting Eternity circular metal framed mirror, Delta towel bar, and new electrical switches/receptacle/screw-less plates, crown molding, wood wainscoting with chair-rail, Quartz countertop with banjo, and Signature Hardware under-mount sink!

A Sweet Master Suite Addition

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

This stunning master bathroom started with a creative reconfiguration of space, but it’s the wall of shimmering blue dimensional tile that really makes this a “statement” bathroom. The homeowners’, parents of two boys, wanted to add a master bedroom and bath onto the main floor of their classic mid-century home. Their objective was to be close to their kids’ rooms, but still have a quiet and private retreat. To obtain space for the master suite, the construction was designed to add onto the rear of their home. This was done by expanding the interior footprint into their existing outside corner covered patio. To create a sizeable suite, we also utilized the current interior footprint of their existing laundry room, adjacent to the patio. The design also required rebuilding the exterior walls of the kitchen nook which was adjacent to the back porch. Our clients rounded out the updated rear home design by installing all new windows along the back wall of their living and dining rooms. Once the structure was formed, our design team worked with the homeowners to fill in the space with luxurious elements to form their desired retreat with universal design in mind. The selections were intentional, mixing modern-day comfort and amenities with 1955 architecture. The shower was planned to be accessible and easy to use at the couple ages in place. Features include a curb-less, walk-in shower with a wide shower door. We also installed two shower fixtures, a handheld unit and showerhead. To brighten the room without sacrificing privacy, a clearstory window was installed high in the shower and the room is topped off with a skylight. For ultimate comfort, heated floors were installed below the silvery gray wood-plank floor tiles which run throughout the entire room and into the shower! Additional features include custom cabinetry in rich walnut with horizontal grain and white quartz countertops. In the shower, oversized white subway tiles surround a mermaid-like soft-blue tile niche, and at the vanity the mirrors are surrounded by boomerang-shaped ultra-glossy marine blue tiles. These create a dramatic focal point. Serene and spectacular.

Ravenna Residence

Raina Henderson Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bondi Bathroom

Caracalla Design and Renovation

A clean white modern classic style bathroom with wall to wall floating stone bench top. Thick limestone bench tops with light beige tones and textured features. Wall hung vanity cabinets with all doors, drawers and dress panels made from solid surface. Subtle detailed anodised aluminium u channel around windows and doors.

Black and White Bathroom

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Reconstructed early 21st century bathroom which pays homage to the historical craftsman style home which it inhabits. Chrome fixtures pronounce themselves from the sleek wainscoting subway tile while the hexagonal mosaic flooring balances the brightness of the space with a pleasing texture.

Western Springs Transitional

Plain & Posh

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Embracing Modern Rustic Charm in Shamong

Sophia M. Amiano

This remodel began as a powder bathroom and hall bathroom project, giving the powder bath a beautiful shaker style wainscoting and completely remodeling the second-floor hall bath. The second-floor hall bathroom features a mosaic tile accent, subway tile used for the entire shower, brushed nickel finishes, and a beautiful dark grey stained vanity with a quartz countertop. Once the powder bath and hall bathroom was complete, the homeowner decided to immediately pursue the master bathroom, creating a stunning, relaxing space. The master bathroom received the same styled wainscotting as the powder bath, as well as a free-standing tub, oil-rubbed bronze finishes, and porcelain tile flooring.

Historic Craftsman Interior

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, decorative wall panelling, white tile and blue walls.

Palm Springs Bathroom Collection

Welcome Renovation

Palm Springs - Bold Funkiness. This collection was designed for our love of bold patterns and playful colors.
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

West Asheville Bungalow Bath Addition

Align Design LLC

This project was focused on eeking out space for another bathroom for this growing family. The three bedroom, Craftsman bungalow was originally built with only one bathroom, which is typical for the era. The challenge was to find space without compromising the existing storage in the home. It was achieved by claiming the closet areas between two bedrooms, increasing the original 29" depth and expanding into the larger of the two bedrooms. The result was a compact, yet efficient bathroom. Classic finishes are respectful of the vernacular and time period of the home.

Wind and Sea

Tosti Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country master wet room bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Three shower niches

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

The shower features three shower niches defined by an aluminum titanium bronze trim.
This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional Marble Bathrooms

Eisenbrandt Companies

Two bathroom renovation in the heart of the historic Roland Park area in Maryland. A complete refresh for the kid's bathroom with basketweave marble floors and traditional subway tile walls and wainscoting. Working in small spaces, the primary was extended to create a large shower with new Carrara polished marble walls and floors. Custom picture frame wainscoting to bring elegance to the space as a nod to its traditional design. Chrome finishes throughout both bathrooms for a clean, timeless look.

Redfern Project

TileCloud

The Redfern project - Ensuite Bathroom! Using our Potts Point marble look tile and our Riverton matt white subway tile
This is an example of an industrial bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a double shower, white tile, marble floors, tile benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, decorative wall panelling and ceramic tile.

Bathroom Design

Tamara Marie Designs

Bathroom remodel. Wanted to keep the vintage charm with new refreshed finishes. New marble flooring, new claw foot tub, custom glass shower.
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling and recessed-panel cabinets.

Wicker Park Chicago Master Bathroom Reno

Core Remodel LLC

Free-standing tub, with white honed marble, installed using a herringbone pattern. White matte penny rounds with charcoal grout.
Large midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, porcelain tile, marble floors, wood benchtops, white floor, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Stratford Place

Surfside Home Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Diego with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, decorative wall panelling, flat-panel cabinets and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Niche and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.