Photo of a midcentury bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Zilker Park MCM

Ashby Collective

This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

West End Avenue Residence

CPB Interiors + Design

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Bath-DD

Tracy McGuire Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, ceramic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Santa Ynez Remodel

Designology Studio LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and marble benchtops.

Lakeview Full Bathroom Remodel

Core Remodel LLC

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an integrated sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Somerset Residence

AAI-Poggenpohl

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Sunnyside Bathroom

Arch Construction & Design, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

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Farnsworth Estudio de Arquitectura

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Storage Solutions Bathroom Remodel

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

This elegant white bathroom remodels features a gorgeous white subway tile and a glass-enclosed shower.
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Bathroom

Schulte Design Build

Our clients wanted to update the bathroom on the main floor to reflect the style of the rest of their home. The clean white lines, gold fixtures and floating vanity give this space a very elegant and modern look.

1920's Renovation

AJ Margulis Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, pink walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Historic Central Remodel

AFT Construction

A full home remodel of this historic residence.
Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Phoenix with white tile, an undermount sink, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, green walls, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

WALLINGFORD MASTER SUITE AND NURSERY SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Casework

When Casework first met this 550 square foot attic space in a 1912 Seattle Craftsman home, it was dated and not functional. The homeowners wanted to transform their existing master bedroom and bathroom to include more practical closet and storage space as well as add a nursery. The renovation created a purposeful division of space for a growing family, including a cozy master with built-in bench storage, a spacious his and hers dressing room, open and bright master bath with brass and black details, and a nursery perfect for a growing child. Through clever built-ins and a minimal but effective color palette, Casework was able to turn this wasted attic space into a comfortable, inviting and purposeful sanctuary.

Marble Master Bathroom in San Diego

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

This remodel went from a tiny corner bathroom, to a charming full master bathroom with a large walk in closet. The Master Bathroom was over sized so we took space from the bedroom and closets to create a double vanity space with herringbone glass tile backsplash. We were able to fit in a linen cabinet with the new master shower layout for plenty of built-in storage. The bathroom are tiled with hex marble tile on the floor and herringbone marble tiles in the shower. Paired with the brass plumbing fixtures and hardware this master bathroom is a show stopper and will be cherished for years to come. Space Plans & Design, Interior Finishes by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath. Photography Gail Owens

London Bathroom

The SpaceMaker Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Raleigh Modern Farm Bath Renovation

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Bob Fortner Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

Putney House

EMR Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bellini - Irvine

International Custom Designs

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Benchtops and White Benchtops

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.