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.

Master Bath

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, a corner shower, blue walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile and subway tile.

Montville Bath renovation

Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.

This well used but dreary bathroom was ready for an update but this time, materials were selected that not only looked great but would stand the test of time. The large steam shower (6x6') was like a dark cave with one glass door allowing light. To create a brighter shower space and the feel of an even larger shower, the wall was removed and full glass panels now allowed full sunlight streaming into the shower which avoids the growth of mold and mildew in this newly brighter space which also expands the bathroom by showing all the spaces. Originally the dark shower was permeated with cracks in the marble marble material and bench seat so mold and mildew had a home. The designer specified Porcelain slabs for a carefree un-penetrable material that had fewer grouted seams and added luxury to the new bath. Although Quartz is a hard material and fine to use in a shower, it is not suggested for steam showers because there is some porosity. A free standing bench was fabricated from quartz which works well. A new free standing, hydrotherapy tub was installed allowing more free space around the tub area and instilling luxury with the use of beautiful marble for the walls and flooring. A lovely crystal chandelier emphasizes the height of the room and the lovely tall window.. Two smaller vanities were replaced by a larger U shaped vanity allotting two corner lazy susan cabinets for storing larger items. The center cabinet was used to store 3 laundry bins that roll out, one for towels and one for his and one for her delicates. Normally this space would be a makeup dressing table but since we were able to design a large one in her closet, she felt laundry bins were more needed in this bathroom. Instead of constructing a closet in the bathroom, the designer suggested an elegant glass front French Armoire to not encumber the space with a wall for the closet.The new bathroom is stunning and stops the heart on entering with all the luxurious amenities.

Small bathroom but with some creative design, ... so much impact!

Eye 4 Detail

Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel on Lake Kegonsa

Bella Domicile

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Spacious Small Bathrooms Remodel in a Berkeley Cottage Home

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

Maine Coast 2016

Hamilton Snowber Architects

Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, marble floors, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Remodels

USI Design & Remodeling

Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, brown tile, gray tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Lakehouse En Suite

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Coastal Condo Remodel

Van Selow Design Build L.L.C.

The wavy tile reflects the waves of the gulf in this beach condo.
This is an example of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a double shower, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Dayton Basement Remodel to Sell

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

For this basement, these older clients wanted a quick and easy remodel to help sell their home when the time came. We did a simple but timeless design to help appeal to any buyer.

Phillimore Court

Tracy Holliday Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

New "Scaled Down" Home

Kathleen Townsend Interior Design, LLC

The Master bath hosts these beautiful white shaker cabinets. The drawers have glass pulls and the doors have long Chrome pulls. A soft fabric roman shade can provide privacy as desired.

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.

Capitol Hill | Federalist Contemporary Powder Bath

Liz Schneider Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Seattle with blue cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Master Bathroom : Smathers 0921

William French Home Improvements

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bath Spa Retreat

A&E Construction and Design Center

This beautiful master bathroom involved a complete new layout, removing a wall and vaulting the existing ceiling. Exposed wood beams are a beautiful contrast to the light blue, white & gray color scheme. Bathroom floor features decorative inlay using polished pinwheel tiles and gray marble trim. Spacious shower with glass door includes shower bench, wall niche, and infinity drain. Champagne Bronze fixtures throughout. Lighted LED mirror provides excellent light! Pocket door to water closet. 2 clothes closets. Double vanity with beautiful calacatta quartz counter. Recessed lights throughout.

Corcoran Basement Bathroom

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Farmhouse on the Hill

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls and an Undermount 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.