This is an example of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Sydney with a built-in vanity, a freestanding tub, beige tile, beige walls, brick floors and white floor.

Lived-In Luxe Bathroom Tiles and Thin Brick

Fireclay Tile

Playing off the grey subway tile in this bathroom, the herringbone-patterned thin brick adds sumptuous texture to the floor. DESIGN High Street Homes PHOTOS Jen Morley Burner Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick in Silk, 2x6 in Driftwood, 3" Hexagon in Iron Ore

Fresh Vintage Farmhouse

Trove Warehouse

Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with a two-piece toilet, white walls, brick floors and white benchtops.

Herron Island Cabin Shower / Tub

First Lamp

Tim Bies
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, bamboo floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Castle Rock Farmhouse Chic - Bunk Bath Shower

Dragonfly Designs

Reclaimed tin roof v-chanel material lines the shower walls. Ceramic "brick" tile adds to the rustic appeal with ultimate durability. Photography by Emily Minton Redfield

Silverlake: Kitchen & Primary Suite Renovation

Studio Kosma

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, brick floors, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cortland Cutie - Pool Bath Reno

WYC Designs

A dated pool house bath at a historic Winter Park home had a remodel to add charm and warmth that it desperately needed.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orlando with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, brick floors, marble benchtops, red floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Zenteriors

Camian Larson of Zenteriors Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, yellow tile, ceramic tile, white walls, brick floors, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, red floor and a shower curtain.

Soothing, High Contrast, Master Bathroom & Laundry

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House 2014
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with a vessel sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, yellow walls, flat-panel cabinets, black tile, bamboo floors, yellow floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

KinKara

Sun West Custom Homes LLC

Mediterranean bathroom in Las Vegas with a curbless shower, a freestanding tub, mosaic tile and brick floors.

Historical Cleveland Heights bathroom

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

kohler sinks and a restored origanial claw foot tub
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Cleveland with a pedestal sink, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and brick floors.

Orlando

Busby Cabinets

Photo by: Anne Soule
Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in Miami with brick floors.

Luigi Rosselli Architects - Paddington Terrace House

Luigi Rosselli Architects

Justin Alexander
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, a double shower, grey walls, brick floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, gray tile and brown benchtops.

Cheswold Carriage House

Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.

Photo Credit: Tom Crane
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, brick floors, multi-coloured walls, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Gerke Remodel

Erica Lea Design Studios

Dan Rockafello
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, brick floors and an undermount sink.

Intimate (170sf) Accessible Master Bathroom/Dressing Area for an Artist

Lilian H. Weinreich, Architects

© Steve Freihon/ Tungsten LLC
Small contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, stone slab, an undermount sink, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, bamboo floors, marble benchtops, white walls and a sliding shower screen.

East Memphis Bathroom Remodel

Coleman and Owen Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a curbless shower, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, shaker cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, brick floors and grey floor.

Belle Meade

Whitley & Co

Country bathroom in Nashville with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, brick floors, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Hampton On The Lake

New Image Construction

Mid-sized industrial bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, brick floors, an undermount sink and concrete benchtops.

Lakefront House

Rock Paper Hammer

Photograph by Ralph Homan
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Louisville with brick floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Bamboo Floors and Brick Floors

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.