Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Chapel Hill Apartment

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

The bathroom brief for this project was simple - the ensuite was to be 'His Bathroom' with masculine finishes whilst the family bathroom was to become 'Her Bathroom' with a soft luxury feel.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Shearing Shed House - Modern Farmhouse in Wagin

Coveney Browne Design

View of main ensuite bathroom from master bedroom.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Yaroomba Delight

Quality First Constructions

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Sunshine Coast with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom - Tin Shed House

Ironbark Architecture + Design

Shower, sink, mirrors & bath - Tin Shed House by Ironbark Architecture + Design PHOTO CREDIT: Ben Guthrie https://www.theguthrieproject.com/

Sorrento Beach House

Meredith Lee

Ensuite with walk in shower featuring blue Japanese tiles.
Inspiration for a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Alder cabinets with an Antique Cherry stain and Carrara marble countertops and backsplash ledge.
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and an undermount sink.

Beach House

Sarah Schmidt

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.

Potrero Hill House & Studio

Cathie Hong Interiors

This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

Mid-Century Renovation

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Owner's spa-style bathroom with beautiful African Mahogany cabinets
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Battery Park Renovation

DesignbyRuchi

This is the kids bathroom and I wanted it to be playful. Adding geometry and pattern in the floor makes a bold fun statement. I used enhances subway tile with beautiful matte texture in two colors. I tiled the tub alcove dark blue with a full length niche for all the bath toys that accumulate. In the rest of the bathroom, I used white tiles. The custom Lacava vanity with a black open niche makes a strong statement here and jumps off against the white tiles. I converted this bathroom from a shower to a tub to make it a kids bathroom. One of my favourite details here is the niche running the full length of the tub for the unlimited toys kids need to bring with them. The black schluter detail makes it more defined and draws the eye in. When they grow up, this bathroom stays cool enough for teenagers and always fun for guests.

Little Harbor, Cohasset

Janet Shea Interiors

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and a single vanity.

Hall Bathroom in Fairfax

Fairfax Design Solutions

The homeowner selected gorgeous aqua colored subway tiles to highlight the back wall of her curbless shower. The calm, neutral colors on the walls and floor assist in making the aqua tiles the star of the show!

Hall Bathroom in Fairfax

Fairfax Design Solutions

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Blue peacock wallpaper with Carrara Marble countertops and backsplash ledge and Z Collection tile Candy in ‘Ocean’ as the tile wainscotting throughout this guest bathroom remodel in Portland, Oregon.

[Paul] - Rénovation d'une salle de bain dans une maison des années 70

Maison Bloom Home Design

Grand plan vasque et faible profondeur pour faciliter la circulation dans une salle de bain étroite
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Guest Bathroom - North Park CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Elevate your guest bathroom to a realm of modern elegance with our captivating remodel, drawing inspiration from a sophisticated color palette of gray, crisp white, and natural wood tones. This design effortlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with functional elements, resulting in a welcoming space that's both stylish and practical.

Butterfly Bath

Reusch Interior Design

We were tasked with creating a bathroom that would be both memorable and special—that also aligned with the style of the house. A bespoke, purple painted clawfoot bathtub delighted our clients and creates an unforgettable bathroom experience. Complete gut and redesign of the first floor bathroom including removal of the original shower. Design includes sink, plumbing, tile, lighting, wallpaper, window treatments, and accessories.

Chapel Hill Apartment

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

The bathroom brief for this project was simple - the ensuite was to be 'His Bathroom' with masculine finishes whilst the family bathroom was to become 'Her Bathroom' with a soft luxury feel.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and a Single Vanity

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.