Our clients wanted a REAL master bathroom with enough space for both of them to be in there at the same time. Their house, built in the 1940’s, still had plenty of the original charm, but also had plenty of its original tiny spaces that just aren’t very functional for modern life. The original bathroom had a tiny stall shower, and just a single vanity with very limited storage and counter space. Not to mention kitschy pink subway tile on every wall. With some creative reconfiguring, we were able to reclaim about 25 square feet of space from the bedroom. Which gave us the space we needed to introduce a double vanity with plenty of storage, and a HUGE walk-in shower that spans the entire length of the new bathroom! While we knew we needed to stay true to the original character of the house, we also wanted to bring in some modern flair! Pairing strong graphic floor tile with some subtle (and not so subtle) green tones gave us the perfect blend of classic sophistication with a modern glow up. Our clients were thrilled with the look of their new space, and were even happier about how large and open it now feels!

Small Bathroom with Lots of Styleba

A Design Art & House

Our client needed to upgrade a mall bathroom needs to include a soaker bath shower combination, as much storage as possible, and lots of style! The result is a great space with color, style and flare.

Hancock Principal Bathroom Renovation

Thyme & Place Design LLC

The clients, a young professional couple had lived with this bathroom in their townhome for 6 years. They finally could not take it any longer. The designer was tasked with turning this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan without relocating walls, doors, fittings, or fixtures in this principal bathroom. The client wish list included, better storage, improved lighting, replacing the tub with a shower, and creating a sparkling personality for this uninspired space using any color way except white. The designer began the transformation with the wall tile. Large format rectangular tiles were installed floor to ceiling on the vanity wall and continued behind the toilet and into the shower. The soft variation in tile pattern is very soothing and added to the Zen feeling of the room. One partner is an avid gardener and wanted to bring natural colors into the space. The same tile is used on the floor in a matte finish for slip resistance and in a 2” mosaic of the same tile is used on the shower floor. A lighted tile recess was created across the entire back wall of the shower beautifully illuminating the wall. Recycled glass tiles used in the niche represent the color and shape of leaves. A single glass panel was used in place of a traditional shower door. Continuing the serene colorway of the bath, natural rift cut white oak was chosen for the vanity and the floating shelves above the toilet. A white quartz for the countertop, has a small reflective pattern like the polished chrome of the fittings and hardware. Natural curved shapes are repeated in the arch of the faucet, the hardware, the front of the toilet and shower column. The rectangular shape of the tile is repeated in the drawer fronts of the cabinets, the sink, the medicine cabinet, and the floating shelves. The shower column was selected to maintain the simple lines of the fittings while providing a temperature, pressure balance shower experience with a multi-function main shower head and handheld head. The dual flush toilet and low flow shower are a water saving consideration. The floating shelves provide decorative and functional storage. The asymmetric design of the medicine cabinet allows for a full view in the mirror with the added function of a tri view mirror when open. Built in LED lighting is controllable from 2500K to 4000K. The interior of the medicine cabinet is also mirrored and electrified to keep the countertop clear of necessities. Additional lighting is provided with recessed LED fixtures for the vanity area as well as in the shower. A motion sensor light installed under the vanity illuminates the room with a soft glow at night. The transformation is now complete. No longer an ugly duckling and source of unhappiness, the new bathroom provides a much-needed respite from the couples’ busy lives. It has created a retreat to recharge and replenish, two very important components of wellness.

transformation d'un plateau sous les toits

Mélanie Montagne

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Lyon with an alcove shower, white tile, green walls, a trough sink, white floor, an open shower, a niche and a double vanity.

Monkton Sage Green Carrera Marble Bathroom

Taylor Made Custom Contracting Inc.

The goal of this bath was to create a spa-like feel. Opting for the dominant color of white accented by sage green contributed to the successful outcome. A 54” white vanity with double sinks topped with Carrera marble continued the monochromatic color scheme. The Eva collection of Moen brand fixtures in a brushed nickel finish were selected for the faucet, towel ring, paper holder, and towel bars. Double bands of glass mosaic tile and niche backing accented the 3x6 Brennero Carrera tile on the shower walls. A Moentrol valve faucet was installed in the shower in order to have force and flow balance.

Leckhampton Cottage, Cheltenham

Completion Interior Design & Architecture

Design ideas for an eclectic bathroom in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, green walls, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Tiled Shower with Lighted Shower Ledge and Free Standing Tub

Cabinet-S-Top

In this bathroom, the vanity was updated with a new Soapstone Metropolis quartz countertop with a 4” backsplash. Includes 2 Kohler Caxton undermount sinks. A Robert Flat Beveled Mirrored Medicine cabinet. Moen Wynford collection in Brushed Nickel includes 2 shower spa systems with 4 body sprays, handheld faucet, tub filler, paper holder, towel rings, robe hook. A Toto Aquia toilet color: Cotton. A Barclay Mystique 59” tub in white. A Custom Semi-frameless bypass Platinum Riviera Euro shower door. The tile in the shower is Moroccan Concrete 12x24 off white for the shower walls; Cultura Pebble Mosaic – Autumn for the shower floor and niches. An LED Trulux light with 3 zone touch plate for the shower ledge was installed. A heated towel bar. A Moen Eva 3 Bulb light in brushed nickel. On the floor is Mannington Swiss Oak-Almond luxury vinyl tile.

Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel

Rebel Builders

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Seascape Escape

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Abundant storage with tip out trays and four generous drawers and a wide shelf included with this vanity.
Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Chapman Masterbath

Ungaro Design

New floor plan and window location make this tiny masterbath live large.
Small modern master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, pebble tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Avondale Master Bath Remodel

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Classic Avondale PA master bath remodel. I love the new tiled shower with a Dreamline sliding glass surround. The oil rubbed bronze fixtures and really pull out the dark tones in the shower floor and decorative glass accent tile. Echelon cabinetry in Cherry wood with mocha stained finish were used for the spacious double bowl vanity and dressing area. This bathroom really speaks for itself. What an awesome new look for these clients.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, green floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Oak Point Rennovation

Granger Remodel & Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Fancy Master Bath- Pikesville, MD

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Large traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic 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.

Wheaton (Green) Primary Bathroom (2023)

M.T. McCaw Inc

Embracing a traditional look - these clients truly made us 'green with envy'. The amazing penny round tile with green glass inlay, stained inset cabinets, white quartz countertops and green decorative wallpaper truly make the space unique

Collingswood Bathroom Transformation

JLC Designs

Nearly finished this amazing bathroom transformation! The space was completely demolished and we started over with all new Italian porcelain tile for the floors in a hexagonal shape with the updated shower and niche in a matching pattern. Hermosa Gold Quartz countertops, new vanity and accessories, I especially love the little owl details in the mirror. The walls are painted "Sage Wisdom" by Benjamin Moore.

M.M. Bathroom

Design REMODEL Pros

Leave the concrete jungle behind as you step into the serene colors of nature brought together in this couples shower spa. Luxurious Gold fixtures play against deep green picket fence tile and cool marble veining to calm, inspire and refresh your senses at the end of the day.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, green floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Westwood Tudor House

Julia Chasman Design

Photo by Bret Gum Wallpaper by Farrow & Ball Vintage washstand converted to vanity with drop-in sink Vintage medicine cabinets Sconces by Rejuvenation White small hex tile flooring White wainscoting with green chair rail

Craftsman Bathroom Remodel

Hercules Design Build

The newly built shower features green and white hexagon mosaic tile with a double border on the floor and an elongated white subway tile with a handmade look on the walls. A mix of brass and oil-rubbed bronze metals were used for the plumbing fixtures and hardware.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Green Walls and a Niche

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.