This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Sydney with black and white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and a double vanity.

Patching Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Elizabeth St, Five Dock

Hatch Constructions Group

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Greenwood bathroom

Tristan Gary Designs

Bathroom remodel photos by Derrik Louie from Clarity NW
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an open shower, white tile, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, black floor, an open shower, subway tile and white walls.

Yalecrest Residence

Christa Pirl Interiors

An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty

Project MP

Bo Fentum Design

A new ensuite created in what was the old box bedroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with white cabinets, an open shower, yellow tile, ceramic tile, a pedestal sink, black floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

California Tudor Style Residential Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Laundry. Undercoutner laundry. corian. Laundry Room. Bay window. Buil-in bench. Window seat. Jack & Jill Bath. Pass through bath. Bedroom. Green. Pink. Yellow. Wallpaper. Romantic. Vintage. Restoration. Marble. Jakarta Pink Marble. subway Tile. Wainscot. Grab Bar. Framless shower enclosure. Edwardian. Edwardian Faucet. Rohl. Shower basket. Pedestal sink. Shower Pan. Onyx tile. Medicine cabinet. Fireplace. Window treatments. Gas insert fireplace. Plaster. Photography by Scott Hargis

Suffolk BnB

Red Wren studios

Glen Farthing
Photo of a small country bathroom in Other with a two-piece toilet, a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured walls and brown floor.

House of Memories

Studio Modry

Glass tile pattern Jeffrey Tyson- post production
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, subway tile and grey walls.

vintage bathroom

Sustainable Home

A classic black and white bath, in a 1910 home photo by Michele Lee Willson
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, grey walls and a shower curtain.

Minneapolis Victorian Bathroom Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Bathroom remodel. Photo credit to Hannah Lloyd.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, an open shower and grey floor.

Inn On Randolph. Napa, CA. Full Service Interior Design Firm. Guest Bathroom

LMK Interiors

Restoration of historic Inn in lovely downtown Napa, California. Interior design by LMK Interiors.
Traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, subway tile and beige walls.

Burns Park Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

Kids bathroom of a Burns Park, Ann Arbor, MI home. Blue vertical tile in the bathtub/shower with custom built in cabinetry for storage.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Detroit with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and planked wall panelling.

Studio Paris 13

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Salle d'eau avec douche ouverte au style rétro-moderne
Small midcentury master bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, linoleum floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Farmhouse Kitchen and Home Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

A touch of glamour with this powder bathroom. Marble and gold circles complete this to resemble stars.
Photo of a small country bathroom in Denver with a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Crown-Hill Bathroom Updates

Seattle Remodeling LLC

Small bathroom update in a craftsman-style beginning of the century house.
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an open shower, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, green floor and a single vanity.

The Summer Folly

Unique Homestays

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with a claw-foot tub, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor and a single vanity.

Naples Luxury Condominium

Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.

Natural marble tile to the ceiling give this bathroom a clean, spacious look.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Miami with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and vaulted.

Ambler Whole House Renovation

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

St. Louis Avenue

Elysa Roberts Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Pedestal Sink

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.