Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, glass tile, green walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Thornton Double Bath Remodel

Dee Hurford Designs

The bathtub was replaced with the Asher alcove bathtub by Kohler to compliment the clean lines of the Asher toilet. The shower curtain was eliminated and replaced with a frameless sliding glass door by Vigo. Two colors and materials were used for the tile. We took up to the ceiling. Glass Night Sky 3x12 subway tile was used for the upper portion in a 4x4 herringbone pattern while gloss white 3x6 ceramic subway tile was used for the bottom.

Southern Living

Hendel Homes

This is an example of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, glass tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bathroom

Soni Interiors Supply

Glass subway tiles
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Valle Vista House

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Sally Painter
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Portland with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Modern House Remodel with Addition

Artisan Remodeling & Design

Modern yet neutral bathroom remodel featuring subway tile and a glass tile accent strip.
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

West Asheville Bungalow Bath Addition

Align Design LLC

This project was focused on eeking out space for another bathroom for this growing family. The three bedroom, Craftsman bungalow was originally built with only one bathroom, which is typical for the era. The challenge was to find space without compromising the existing storage in the home. It was achieved by claiming the closet areas between two bedrooms, increasing the original 29" depth and expanding into the larger of the two bedrooms. The result was a compact, yet efficient bathroom. Classic finishes are respectful of the vernacular and time period of the home.

Bluebell

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Julep Studio, LLC
This is an example of a small midcentury kids bathroom in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Wilkinson's Remodel & Addition Westchester, Ca

Michelle Mohlere Interior Color & Design

Hand made subway tile on shower tub combo walls. Glass tile accent in shower niche.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Meridian-Kessler, Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation

WrightWorks, LLC

The shower nice is wrapped in a quartz slab frame. Our craftsmen built the niche to perfectly match the layout of the Island Stone Waveline Mini glass mosiac tile. A towel storage cabinet was recessed into the wall, also custom built by our craftsmen to match the color of the vanity. Design by Ashley Fruits. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR.

Manzanita Beach House Master Bath

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

1990s small master bathroom
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Award-Winning Guest Bathroom - Myers Park

Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Doylestown "Jack-n-Jack" Bathroom

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Murrysville Main Bath

Dena Caron Interiors

Glass wall through the room and into the shower with built-in mirror/medicine cabinet. Handheld with shower head in chrome
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Denver Santorini Inspired Bathroom

TVL Creative Ltd.

This wonderful Denver bathroom is a relaxing retreat in an urban environment! Our client wanted a deep blue escape, and we achieved that through various aesthetic applications. Deep blue painted walls and dancing blue glass mosaic move throughout the space. We introduced concrete-look floor tiles for a bit of natural stone earthiness. The rich colors are contrasted by sharp whites and bright chromes.

Haiku House

SHED Architecture & Design

Mark Woods
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a japanese tub, a double shower, green tile, glass tile, green walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Folsom New construction guest bathroom design

Khoury Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Torrance Master & Guest Bathrooms - Torrance, CA

Morey Remodeling Group

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kids Bath 2

Dwellings Design Group

Kids Bath 2
Mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue floor and a sliding shower screen.

Relaxing Home Spa Master Bathroom

Heritage Builders

Contemporary step down shower with combination of glass, porcelain, and marble tiles. All in different grey tones. Along with chrome fixtures and a glass sliding barn door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Glass Tile and a Sliding Shower Screen

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.