A new tub was installed with a tall but thin-framed sliding glass door—a thoughtful design to accommodate taller family and guests. The shower walls were finished in a Porcelain marble-looking tile to match the vanity and floor tile, a beautiful deep blue that also grounds the space and pulls everything together. All-in-all, Gayler Design Build took a small cramped bathroom and made it feel spacious and airy, even without a window!

ELM CREEK BATH

Kate Roos Design LLC

Grey plank flooring, white subway tile and walnut cabinetry complete the modern look while keeping the windowless space fresh, light and easy to clean.

typical guest bath

Gregory Design Consultants

Clean transitional on suite bathroom
Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Kid Friendly Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Kids bathroom gets total renovation. New white subway tile shower bathtub combo with frameless glass hinged door, niche, and tiled sitting/storage area. Floating vanity with undermount sink, and quartz countertop. Decorative ceramic floor tile, new lighting, and new ventilation.

Modern Farmhouse Bath 1

KSDesigns LLC

This modern farmhouse bathroom has an extra large vanity with double sinks to make use of a longer rectangular bathroom. The wall behind the vanity has counter to ceiling Jeffrey Court white subway tiles that tie into the shower. There is a playful mix of metals throughout including the black framed round mirrors from CB2, brass & black sconces with glass globes from Shades of Light , and gold wall-mounted faucets from Phylrich. The countertop is quartz with some gold veining to pull the selections together. The charcoal navy custom vanity has ample storage including a pull-out laundry basket while providing contrast to the quartz countertop and brass hexagon cabinet hardware from CB2. This bathroom has a glass enclosed tub/shower that is tiled to the ceiling. White subway tiles are used on two sides with an accent deco tile wall with larger textured field tiles in a chevron pattern on the back wall. The niche incorporates penny rounds on the back using the same countertop quartz for the shelves with a black Schluter edge detail that pops against the deco tile wall. Photography by LifeCreated.

Kingsbury Bathroom

Phillip Harrison Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Kontour Towel Warmer

KraftMaster Renovations

Black Kontour towel warmer. Photos by VLG Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Palo Alto Multi-generational Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

Outer Sunset Alterations

Thomas Rex Hardy, AIA

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

UWS Apartment Renovation W70 NYC

Fontan Architecture PLLC

This is a modern all white marble bathroom, and modern fixtures. The bathroom has a modern white wall mounted vanity, large mirrors, a towel warmer, smart toilet, recessed wall niche, frameless shower doors, and other modern bathroom design details.

Minnesota Mountain Modern

City Homes, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fresh Contemporary Home - Foster City

Kerstin Dieterich Designs

Hall bath complete with modern fixtures and clean design. Shower/bath combo, tiled wall and floor, double sinks and coordinating accent tile.
Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Santiago Residence

Ballentine Architects Studio

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Guest Bathroom | Thousand Oaks | Complete Remodel

Pure Builders Inc.

Guest bathroom with dark blue shaker cabinets, white quartz countertop, and double drop in sinks.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Atterbury Hall Bath

Granger Remodel & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Nola Tile Secondary Bathroom

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

This beautiful secondary bathroom is a welcoming space that will spoil and comfort any guest. The 8x8 decorative Nola Orleans tile is the focal point of the room and creates movement in the design. The 3x12 cotton white subway tile and deep white Kohler tub provide a clean backdrop to allow the flooring to take center stage, while making the room appear spacious. A shaker style vanity in Harbor finish and shadow storm vanity top elevate the space and Kohler chrome fixtures throughout add a perfect touch of sparkle. We love the mirror that was chosen by our client which compliments the floor pattern and ties the design perfectly together in an elegant way. You don’t have to feel limited when it comes to the design of your secondary bathroom. We can design a space for you that every one of your guests will love and that you will be proud to showcase in your home.

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

HDR Remodeling, Inc., Berkeley, California, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $50,001 to $75,000
Small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Crisp and Airy Kirkland Home

United Signature Tacoma

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, a vessel sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Квартира в ЖК Ясный в современном стиле

Студия дизайна интерьера ArtGart

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, a vessel sink, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Capitol Hill

Heidi Caillier Design

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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