Whole House Renovation on 6th St. NW Washington, DC

Ken Wyner Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an alcove shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Black Modern Bathroom

Ward 5 Design

Modern bathroom design with elongated hex floor tile and white rustic wall tile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, cement tiles, an open shower, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, black walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Colorful by the Sea

John Fuchs Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Brookline First Floor Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This Brookline remodel took a very compartmentalized floor plan with hallway, separate living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3-season porch, and transformed it into one open living space with cathedral ceilings and lots of light. photos: Abby Woodman

British West Indies Inspired Custom Home in Winter Park Florida

Element Home Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and ceramic floors.

Lake Home

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Heritage Home Bathroom Renovation

jodi foster design + planning

Guest Ensuite Photography by Tony Colangelo Glenn Turner Contracting Ltd.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and an alcove shower.

Midcentury Bathroom

Carlton Builders

Katherine Hervey
Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Old Cypress Point - Lot 10

PB Built

Ron Rosenzweig
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Lebanon Ranch Redesign

User

Accents were added to this guest bath to create a bright and appealing space.
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with white tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, yellow walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

Gray tones playfulness. A kids bathroom in Oak park.

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Gray tones playfulness a kid’s bathroom in Oak Park. This bath was design with kids in mind but still to have the aesthetic lure of a beautiful guest bathroom. The flooring is made out of gray and white hexagon tiles with different textures to it, creating a playful puzzle of colors and creating a perfect anti slippery surface for kids to use. The walls tiles are 3x6 gray subway tile with glossy finish for an easy to clean surface and to sparkle with the ceiling lighting layout. A semi-modern vanity design brings all the colors together with darker gray color and quartz countertop. In conclusion a bathroom for everyone to enjoy and admire.

Dark grey-floored wetroom with encaustic flooring and freestanding bath - Hove

The Brighton Bathroom Company

Randi Sokoloff
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wet room bathroom in Sussex with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Mid-century Modern Gold

Thompson Construction

Spacecrafting
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Guest Bathroom, Mediterranean-style Home, Southern California

Carolyn Patterson

Carolyn Patterson
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

I Know A Guy Renovations

A floating IKEA vanity shows off the pretty penny tile. Love the clean white tile on the walls. Photo Credit: Yvonne Choe Design & Photography
Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Calgary with medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and an integrated sink.

Olana Drive

Hills & Grant

Photo: Lisa Petrol
Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a one-piece toilet and subway tile.

Great transitional kids bath/laundry room

Radzwillas Kitchen and Bath Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Bridgeport with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and a laundry.

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with a one-piece toilet, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, black tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and a laundry.

Newton Condo Conversion

John T. Pugh, Architect

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Edgewood

Bearded Builders

Design ideas for a large industrial master bathroom in Omaha with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a One-piece Toilet and Subway 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.