Pond House Master bath with double pedestal sinks and mosaic tile Gridley Graves
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Spruce Project

Dane Cronin Photography

Dane Cronin
This is an example of a midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, green floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Stairway 2 Haven

Ha2 Architecture & Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with a corner shower, white walls, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, slate floors, black floor, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Upper East Side Condo

Pett & Associates, LLC

Elizabeth Dooley
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, a niche and a shower seat.

Projekt 1

Einrichtungshaus Walkembach

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Cologne with a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black and white tile, porcelain tile, ceramic floors, a sliding shower screen and a shower seat.

Woodbine Rd Master Bath

New England Design Elements

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Manchester with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, stone tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

The Newport

Tropicana Homes

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, beige walls, a niche and a shower seat.

Parkchester - Dallas

Fifer Custom Homes

Fish Fotography
Design ideas for a country bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a claw-foot tub and a shower seat.

Bonita Bay Addition and Remodel

Harwick Homes

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, a double shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls and travertine floors.

Big Springs at Tahoe

High Camp Home

Country bathroom in Sacramento with an open shower, brown tile, beige walls, an open shower and slate.

Marina Home

TINEKE TRIGGS

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile and a shower seat.

Cow Hollow Residence

citidev, inc

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white cabinets and a shower seat.

Colgate Residence 2

SHM Architects

Photography: Charles Smith
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile and a shower seat.

Bathroom in Cleveland

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Cleveland with a curbless shower.

Seattle Residence, WA

Laura Bohn Design Associates

Transitional bathroom in New York with mosaic tile and a shower seat.

Dyna - Portage Bay

Dyna Builders

Clean and simple define this 1200 square foot Portage Bay floating home. After living on the water for 10 years, the owner was familiar with the area’s history and concerned with environmental issues. With that in mind, she worked with Architect Ryan Mankoski of Ninebark Studios and Dyna to create a functional dwelling that honored its surroundings. The original 19th century log float was maintained as the foundation for the new home and some of the historic logs were salvaged and custom milled to create the distinctive interior wood paneling. The atrium space celebrates light and water with open and connected kitchen, living and dining areas. The bedroom, office and bathroom have a more intimate feel, like a waterside retreat. The rooftop and water-level decks extend and maximize the main living space. The materials for the home’s exterior include a mixture of structural steel and glass, and salvaged cedar blended with Cor ten steel panels. Locally milled reclaimed untreated cedar creates an environmentally sound rain and privacy screen.

Historic Bath Remodel (West Chester, PA)

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Historic bath remodel in West Chester, PA. Photo by John Welsh.
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with subway tile and a shower seat.

Whole House Remodel

Construction Elements

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Mediterranean Modern Master Bathroom

SARAH BLACKBERN INTERIORS

This is an example of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Iv Design

Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Window In Shower Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower Seat

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.