Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, yellow floor, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and an open shower.

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.

Alys Beach Bath

Drifthouse Design

Renovated Alys Beach Bath, new floating vanity, solid white 3"top, separate wet bath,brushed gold hardware and accents give us bath beach envy. Summer House Lifestyle w/Melissa Slowlund; Photo cred. @staysunnyphotography

Upper East Side Landmark

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Humphrey House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

Westwood

Belvedere

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Harbor Drive Residence

Eclipse Design Studio LLC

Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Awbrey Butte Renewal

Neal Huston & Associates

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, travertine floors, beige floor and an open shower.

Locke residence

nuFORM studio

Ben Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile and mosaic tile.

Surry Hills

Hassle Free Bathrooms Pty Ltd

Elegant en-suite was created in a old veranda space of this beautiful Australian Federation home. Amazing claw foot bath just invites one for a soak!

Bathroom

ODS Architecture

Simple clean kid's bathroom with white Caesarstone countertops and backsplash and tiny micro mosaic wall tile. Hansgrohe faucets and shower set, Kohler Verticyl sink, Toto toilet.

Pietralata

Archifacturing

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Rome with blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, pink tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Girls' Bathroom - Voorhees

Cipriani Remodeling Solutions

Bath renovation - Voorhees - floor tile
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, a sliding shower screen, recessed-panel cabinets, mosaic tile, grey floor and white benchtops.

Beach House

Ward 5 Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a console sink, grey floor, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops and white benchtops.

Woollahra residence

Matthew Densley Photography

Matthew Densley
Photo of a modern 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an open shower, an alcove tub and mosaic tile.

Plow House

Positive Footprints Pty Ltd

Rhiannon Slater
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a vessel sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, a drop-in tub, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, brown benchtops, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green floor and a hinged shower door.

Palo Alto Eichler Residence

jones | haydu

Photography by Bruce Damonte
Midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and mosaic tile floors.

Crisp and Classic Family Home

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, porcelain floors, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet and grey walls.

Traditional Bathroom

Traditional bathroom in Denver with an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile and mosaic tile.

PARK AVENUE PIED A TERRE

Shields & Company Interiors

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile and mosaic tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower/Bathtub Combo and Mosaic 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.