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.

Modern Timber Frame Farmhouse

St. Augustine Home Improvements, LLC

Chiseled slate floors, free standing soaking tub with custom industrial faucets, and a repurposed metal cabinet as a vanity with white bowl sink. Custom stained wainscoting and custom milled Douglas Fir wood trim

Justin and Kelley Earls

Victor Smith

Small master bathroom renovation. Justin and Kelley wanted me to make the shower bigger by removing a partition wall and by taking space from a closet behind the shower wall. Also, I added hidden medicine cabinets behind the apparent hanging mirrors.

San Francisco Castro Condo Modern

Design Set Match

This is an example of a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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

Modern Transitional Custom Home in Ann Arbor

Forward Design Build Remodel

Our clients relocated to Ann Arbor and struggled to find an open layout home that was fully functional for their family. We worked to create a modern inspired home with convenient features and beautiful finishes. This 4,500 square foot home includes 6 bedrooms, and 5.5 baths. In addition to that, there is a 2,000 square feet beautifully finished basement. It has a semi-open layout with clean lines to adjacent spaces, and provides optimum entertaining for both adults and kids. The interior and exterior of the home has a combination of modern and transitional styles with contrasting finishes mixed with warm wood tones and geometric patterns.

Master Bathroom Remodel in Sammamish, WA

Bezruchuk Inc

This elegant bathroom pairs a grey vanity with sleek, black handles against a backdrop of 24x24 Porcelain wall tiles. A freestanding bathtub beside a large window creates a serene atmosphere, while wood paneling adds warmth to the modern space.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The floating shelves above the toilet create a perfect storage solution for our clients in this small bathroom while still being able to see their fun wallpaper throughout the guest bathroom.

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.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

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Susan Corsten Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Mid-sized country bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, planked wall panelling and ceramic floors.

The Coves Master Suite

Trends Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Historic Home Refresh

Studio Como

A mid century modern bathroom for a teen boy.
Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, black tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Guest Bathroom Remodel

EGF Services

Retiled shower walls replaced shower doors, bathroom fixtures, toilet, vanity and flooring to give this farmhouse bathroom a much deserved update.
Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, laminate floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Harvey Cedars Bathroom Renovation (2020)

Joseph Clymer

Inspiration for a small beach style master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Country Home Renovation

Crisp Architects

Photo of a country wet room bathroom in New York with a claw-foot tub, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and wallpaper.

El Conquistador Bathroom Remodel

Deluxe Designs of Arizona

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation

Designtank

Transitional kids bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Kids Bath

Patti Ogden Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, subway tile, marble floors, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

All Wall Treatments Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.