This is an example of an expansive industrial master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Olana Drive

Hills & Grant

Photo: Lisa Petrol
This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, a one-piece toilet, blue tile and subway tile.

Bathroom Remodel - Lafitte, Oak Park

Holly Viane Interiors, LLC

HVI
Photo of a mid-sized industrial kids bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a trough sink, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Eclectic Bathroom

JAS Design Build

Photo of an eclectic bathroom in Seattle with a trough sink, green cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and an undermount tub.

Rosewood House

WORD [Warren Office for Research and Design]

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and grey floor.

Foursquare Bathroom Addition and Renovation

Mosaic Collective, LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Appartement familial tendance - Projet Pétion

Mon Concept Habitation

Les chambres de toute la famille ont été pensées pour être le plus ludiques possible. En quête de bien-être, les propriétaire souhaitaient créer un nid propice au repos et conserver une palette de matériaux naturels et des couleurs douces. Un défi relevé avec brio !

Queen Village Condo Three

Craig Martin Design

This very small bathroom was visually expanded by removing the tub/shower curtain at the end of the room and replacing it with a full-width dual shower/steamshower. A tub-fill spout was installed to serve as a baby tub filler/toddler "shower." The pedestal trough sink was used to open up the floor space, and an art deco cabinet was modified to a minimal depth to hold other bathroom essentials. The medicine cabinet is custom-made, has two receptacles in it, and is 8" deep.

Clinton Hill Townhouse Bathroom

Murdock Solon Architects

Landmarked townhouse gut renovation. Master bathroom with white wainscoting, subway tile, and black and white design.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in New York with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

Master Closet/Master Bathroom Conversion

A&E Construction and Design Center

Stunning master bathroom created in former master closet space. Style and function at its best! High end finishes, including Lacava trough sink with Grohe fixtures, Ultracraft cabinetry, frameless mirror cabinet, sliding glass frameless shower door, white ice subway tile, and hexagon tumbled marble flooring. Transom window in shower brings in extra natural light. Built in shelving with frosted glass doors provides additional linen storage. A new closet was built in the master bedroom using frosted glass doors creating a contemporary, elegant look. Hallway bathroom includes gorgeous LED wall sconces, kohler undermount sinks, artic white quartz counter top, Steamview steam radiator, and beautiful charcoal porcelain floor tiles.

Glass and Stone Bath

Sogno Design Group

Photos by Claude Sprague
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink and marble benchtops.

Birmingham

Yellow House

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, blue walls, a trough sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, an alcove shower, subway tile and porcelain floors.

Modern Jackson Craftsman

Meyer Design

This shower area for the shared bath has coordinating subway tile from the vanity wall as the surround. The black grout emphasizes the great pattern of the subway tile. Yellow is a really happy accent for any kid's bathroom! Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Reel Tour Media

New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, subway tile and a trough sink.

Fuller Bath

Waterford Construction

www.saxumtile.com
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, subway tile, black walls, a trough sink and a drop-in tub.

Ecléctico Cuarto De Baño

Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Broomfield Farmhouse

Copper Homes Limited

Shutter Avenue Photography
Large country master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink and quartzite benchtops.

Lake Sue Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orlando with white tile, subway tile, white walls, a trough sink and a double vanity.

Basement Bath

Remix Design Co.

Brian Parks, Parks Creative
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Northcote Residence

Wolveridge Architects

Photographer: Derek Swalwell
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white tile, subway tile, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, stainless steel benchtops, brick floors, an alcove tub, a trough sink, red floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and a Trough Sink

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.