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.

Wellesley Colonial

Bogart Interiors

Photo of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Luxury Condo Renovation

Fiorito Interior Design

You don't have to own a big celebrity mansion to have a beautifully appointed house finished with unique and special materials. When my clients bought an average condo kitted out with all the average builder-grade things that average builders stuff into spaces like that, they longed to make it theirs. Being collectors of colorful Fiesta tableware and lovers of extravagant stone, we set about infusing the space with a dose of their fun personality. There wasn’t a corner of the house that went untouched in this extensive renovation. The ground floor got a complete make-over with a new Calacatta Gold tile floor, and I designed a very special border of Lunada Bay glass mosaic tiles that outlines the edge of every room. We ripped out a solid walled staircase and replaced it with a visually lighter cable rail system, and a custom hanging chandelier now shines over the living room. The kitchen was redesigned to take advantage of a wall that was previously just shallow pantry storage. By opening it up and installing cabinetry, we doubled the counter space and made the kitchen much more spacious and usable. We also removed a low hanging set of upper cabinets that cut off the kitchen from the rest of the ground floor spaces. Acquarella Fantasy quartzite graces the counter surfaces and continues down in a waterfall feature in order to enjoy as much of this stone’s natural beauty as possible. One of my favorite spaces turned out to be the primary bathroom. The scheme for this room took shape when we were at a slab warehouse shopping for material. We stumbled across a packet of a stunning quartzite called Fusion Wow Dark and immediately fell in love. We snatched up a pair of slabs for the counter as well as the back wall of the shower. My clients were eager to be rid of a tub-shower alcove and create a spacious curbless shower, which meant a full piece of stone on the entire long wall would be stunning. To compliment it, I found a neutral, sandstone-like tile for the return walls of the shower and brought it around the remaining walls of the space, capped with a coordinating chair rail. But my client's love of gold and all things sparkly led us to a wonderful mosaic. Composed of shifting hues of honey and gold, I envisioned the mosaic on the vanity wall and as a backing for the niche in the shower. We chose a dark slate tile to ground the room, and designed a luxurious, glass French door shower enclosure. Little touches like a motion-detected toe kick night light at the vanity, oversized LED mirrors, and ultra-modern plumbing fixtures elevate this previously simple bathroom. And I designed a watery-themed guest bathroom with a deep blue vanity, a large LED mirror, toe kick lights, and customized handmade porcelain tiles illustrating marshland scenes and herons. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva

West End Ave One Bedroom Co-op Renovations

Star Renovations NY

Classic upper west side bathroom renovation featuring marble hexagon mosaic floor tile and classic white subway wall tile. Custom glass shower enclosure and tub.

Bathroom Remodel / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

White and bright bathroom project with white hexagon tiles and blue pendant lights. White & blue engineered quartz with white painted vanity .
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Silverlake Lake Home

SHAPESIDE

Photo of a small modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Chapman

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom bathroom with granite countertops and a three wall alcove bathtub.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Two Bathroom Renos-Lloyd Harbor

Planit Construction Inc.

Crisp white tile surround this new tub/shower combo.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and a shower/bathtub combo.

Bathroom Design Ideas

Atelier507

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Phoenix with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a wall-mount toilet, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured benchtops, tile benchtops and beige floor.

Coveted journey

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Pretty in Pink - Santa Monica

Creative Spaces Interior Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, pink walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, porcelain tile, marble floors and marble benchtops.

High Country Rustic

Studio Ridge Residential

Klassen Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Jackson with brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, slate, slate floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, gray tile, yellow walls, grey floor, an open shower and recessed-panel cabinets.

Hall Bath Remodel - West Chester, PA

I.M. Contracting, Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.

1432 W Roberts

Xpert Home Remodeling

1432 W Roberts was a complete home remodel house was built in the 60's and never updated.
Photo of a large modern bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Oregon bathroom update

User

This original 1960s bathroom needed a complete overhaul. The original pink floor and vanity tile as well as the pink ceramic bathtub were all removed and replaced with a clean, timeless look. A majority of the wall space was retiled with classic white subway tile while the floor was redone with a beautiful black and white geometric tile. Black faucets and vessel sinks add a modern touch with the completed look being a combination of modern finishes and traditional touches.

Brookwood Bungalow

KH Designs

Guest Bath
Small arts and crafts bathroom in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and multi-coloured benchtops.

Nature-Inspired Hall Bath - His & Hers Sinks

Imagine Remodeling

Bathrooms don't have to be boring or basic. They can inspire you, entertain you, and really wow your guests. This rustic-modern design truly represents this family and their home.

Lot 12 Spec

Alexis Dietrich Designs

Photo of a small country kids bathroom in Little Rock with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel

Wyman Lane Interiors

Modern farmhouse bathroom remodel featuring a beautiful Carrara marble counter and gray vanity which includes two drawers and an open shelf at the bottom for wicker baskets that add warmth and texture to the space. The hardware finish is polished chrome. The walls and ceiling are painted in Sherwin Williams Westhighland White 7566 for a light and airy vibe. The vanity wall showcases a shiplap wood detail. Above the vanity on either side of the round mirror are two, round glass chrome plated, wall sconces that add a classic feeling to the room. The alcove shower/cast iron tub combo includes a niche for shampoo. The shower walls have a white textured tile in a subway pattern with a light gray grout and an accent trim of multi-gray penny round mosaic tile which complements the gray and white color scheme.

Vanessa Carlton White Thin Brick Bathroom

Fireclay Tile

Add twist and texture to the traditional bathroom wainscot finish by using our white glazed thin brick to the ceiling. DESIGN Sarah Sherman Samuel PHOTOS Nicole Franzen Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick in Lewis Range

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower/Bathtub Combo and Multi-Coloured Benchtops

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.