A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.

Midcentury Bathroom

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wood, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, concrete floors and green floor.

Pilgrim

Victory Construction, Inc

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Hoetzer Master Bath

Proud House Studio & Co

Enlarged Masterbath by adding square footage from girl's bath, in medium sized ranch, Boulder CO
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, glass tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Classic

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey walls.

Bisset Court

Cameron Getter Design

This little girl's playroom bath renovation consisted of new floor and shower wall tile (to the ceiling), new plumbing fixtures and hardware, fresh vanity paint and cabinet knobs, a new vanity mirror and sconce, wallpaper accent walls, Gray Malin artwork, new floor mats, shower curtain and towels.

Maple Circle

Charla Ray Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Other with a freestanding vanity, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, porcelain floors, white floor and a niche.

North Shore Drive

Calista Interiors

Penny tiles add a sense of waterfront whimsy to this guest bath.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls and a shower curtain.

Northfield Primary Bath

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, red tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Updated Hall Bath

Bel Air Construction

After spending more time at home, the recently retired homeowners recognized that their nearly 30-year-old 1990s style bathroom needed an update and upgrade. Working in the exact footprint of the previous bath and using a complementary balance of contemporary materials, fixtures and finishes the Bel Air Construction team created a refreshed bath of natural tones and textures.

CASA 22 AVELLANERS

GUILLEM CARRERA arquitecte

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a bidet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Blue Seaglass Bathroom Remodel in Oakton, VA

TYL Restoration and Remodeling

Photo of a small beach style bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, wood-look tile, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in 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.

Ванная комната " Прованс"

Архитектор-дизайнер Чумак Анастасия Дмитриевна

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Applegate Bathroom

Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths

Photo of a small bathroom in Other with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Jamaica NY

Beryl Designs by Keenia

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Fresh Baths Ggem Design Co

Shannon Ggem Design

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Stunning Waterfront Family Home, Sammamish WA

Schock Construction Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Alan Ave. Hall Bathroom

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a small scandinavian bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Cabinets 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.