Penny Round Tile
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Beachy Beauty

Emily Moss Designs

Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Preserve at Marsh Creek - Charter Model

McKee Builders

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sprucedale Court 1

MJ Design & Build

So many incredible textures and tones in this fun, interesting and detailed kid's bathroom.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Snoqualmie Kid's Bath

Heiser Designs

Mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lynnwood Bathroom Makeover

Trendsetter Renovations Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Woodlawn

7th House Interiors

Small kids bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Atterbury Hall Bath

Granger Remodel & Design

Inspiration 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.

Greenwood

Four Blocks South

Family bathroom navy blue tiles in tub surround. Photo by Mike Chajecki.
Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Alcove Bathroom

All About Kitchens of Concord

Alcove tub/shower with glass and subway tile.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

De Haro House

Levy Art + Architecture

Cesar Rubio
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a shower curtain, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Family Friendly Remodel

ALL Design

sequined asphault studio
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile and a shower curtain.

Derby House Kids Wing

Laura Design Company

Fun turquoise mermaid tile backsplash in a girls' shared bathroom. Remodeled space includes new custom vanity, lighting, bamboo mirrors, aged brass faucets, penny floor tile, and vintage style runner. Photo by Emily Kennedy Photography.

Passive House Front

Designs by KS

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Uniting a Blended Family Under 1 Roof

Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ

Beautiful blue and white long hall bathroom with double sinks and a shower at the end wall. The light chevron floor tile pattern adds subtle interest and contrasts with the dark blue vanity. The classic white marble countertop is timeless. The accent wall of blue tile at the back wall of the shower add drama to the space. Tile from Wayne Tile in NJ. Square white window in shower brings in natural light that is reflected into the space by simple rectangular mirrors and white walls. Above the mirrors are lights in silver and black.

McMinnville Kitchen and Bath

Northland Design & Build

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain and a single vanity.

Corona Heights Condo

Studio Maven

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a trough sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Windsor Place Townhouse - Bathroom

Jane Kim Architect

Guest bathroom. Photo: Nick Glimenakis
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Outside Toronto

Meghan Carter Design Inc.

Stephani Buchman Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with a trough sink, grey cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, marble floors, an alcove tub, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Nature's Palette

Triple Dot Design Studio

Sweet kids bathroom, with light grey wainscoting and fan tiles that mimic a fish scale pattern.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and a Shower Curtain

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.