Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

ЖК Эго-дом

Indesign Buro

Inspiration for an expansive eclectic bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, pink tile, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

East Coast Traditional

Fautt Homes

Great kids bath with trough sink and built in cabinets. Tile backsplash and custom mirror.
Mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

C O T T A G E

ALL & NXTHING

Our recent project in De Beauvoir, Hackney's bathroom. Solid cast concrete sink, marble floors and polished concrete walls. Photo: Ben Waterhouse
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, marble floors, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a trough sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Refurbishment & Redecoration of a Family Home in Holloway, London

Sarah Thomas Interiors

This is an example of an eclectic bathroom in London with red tile, white walls, a trough sink, white floor, a double vanity and brick walls.

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.

Fairfield House

Webber + Studio, Architects

© Paul Bardagjy Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Austin with an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a trough sink, an open shower, limestone, beige floor and a shower seat.

Organic Inspirations

Zieba Builders, Inc.

If you want to make a statement in your bathroom, don't hesitate to add a full height, mixed color backsplash, and pair it with a big sink.
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with a trough sink.

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

Photo of a country bathroom in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, a trough sink, brown floor, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

West Hartford Residence Addition and Renovation

John R. Schroeder, AIA

Photo by Jody Dole This was a fast-track design-build project which began design in July and ended construction before Christmas. The scope included additions and first and second floor renovations. The house is an early 1900’s gambrel style with painted wood shingle siding and mission style detailing. On the first and second floor we removed previously constructed awkward additions and extended the gambrel style roof to make room for a large kitchen on the first floor and a master bathroom and bedroom on the second floor. We also added two new dormers to match the existing dormers to bring light into the master shower and new bedroom. We refinished the wood floors, repainted all of the walls and trim, added new vintage style light fixtures, and created a new half and kid’s bath. We also added new millwork features to continue the existing level of detail and texture within the house. A wrap-around covered porch with a corner trellis was also added, which provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy the back-yard. A wonderful project!

Watson Lakeview Home

Evelyn K Design

Mixed Woods Master Bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Colorful Ranch Retreat

JJ Interiors

A dramatic herringbone patterned stone wall will take your breath away. A curbless shower, integrated sink, and modern lighting bring an element of refinement.

VIVIENDA CE

DOBLEESE Space&Branding

Inspiration for a small mediterranean 3/4 wet room bathroom in Valencia with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, beige floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Arcadia Art House

Paro Home

Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Beach side House

BDR Executive Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style kids bathroom in Grand Rapids with a trough sink, concrete benchtops, gray tile and blue walls.

Bathroom

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Bright bathroom featuring a trough sink, chrome faucets, navy penny tile backsplash, striped penny tile flooring, white cabinetry, and shiplap walls.

BRIELLE Bungalow

ELL INTERIORS

Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, slate floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Urban Farmhouse

Brianna Michelle Interior Design

Stephen Allen Photography
Photo of a transitional bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, a trough sink, marble benchtops and grey floor.

silicon valley ADU/modern japanese retreat

building Lab, inc.

Family bath: integrated trough sink with a removable panel to hide the drain, matte black fixtures, white Krion® countertop and tub deck, matte gray floor tiles. Cedar panelling extends from wall to ceiling (vaulted) evokes the spirit of traditional Japanese bath houses. Large skylight hovers above the family size tub; bifold glass doors opening completely to the outdoors give a sense of bathing in nature.

Orient Ave Townhouse

2MO

Large 3/4 wet room bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, a trough sink, a single vanity, vaulted, gray tile, marble, grey walls and a hinged shower door.

All Wall Treatments Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.