Smart lighting, shades, whole-home audio, entertainment, and more

The bathroom gets integrated sound, and fully dimmable smart lighting. Great for when you want some music in the morning or don't want to be jarred awake in the night with the lights at 100% brightness.

Modern Bungalow

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Nantucket Home

Callahan Interiors

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Blue Vanity with Marble Countertops and Champagne Bronze Fixtures

Classic Home Improvements

This Chula Vista master bathroom was transformed into an elegant luxury hotel design with this Ariel Cambridge Midnight blue vanity with marble countertops. The gold frame mirror adds a touch of elegance to match the rest of the champagne bronze fixtures and hardware. Photo credit: Nader Essa Photography

Buchanan River House

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

The guest bath at times will be used by up to twelve people. The tub/shower and watercloset are each behind their own doors to make sharing easier. An extra deep counter and ledge above provides space for guests to lay out toiletries.

Windhaven Farms Home Renovation and Furnishing

Nicole Arnold Interiors

This house has great bones and just needed some current updates. We started by renovating all four bathrooms and the main staircase. All lighting was updated to be clean and bright. We then layered in new furnishings for the dining room, living room, family room and entry, increasing the functionality and aesthetics of each of these areas. Spaces that were previously avoided and unused now have meaning and excitement so that the clients eagerly use them both casually every day as well as for entertaining.

Peaceful Living | Gaston Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The painted bathroom vanity in Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik brings color into this space, making it more fun and serene.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Blue Bath

HouseHome

This dated Master Bathroom went from dark, neutral, and lackluster to bright, modern, and luxurious by adding modern elements including custom board and batten, and marble tile. We updated the vanity and repainted cabinets, added new hardware and fixtures, and extended the shower to create space for “his and hers” shower heads. The adjacent floating tub sits caddy-cornered to the rest of the bathroom, with a matte black faucet and wand. This modern navy blue bathroom will soon be a reference point for every model in their neighborhood!

Carriage Lane Principal Bath

Thyme & Place Design LLC

This medium-sized bathroom had ample space to create a luxurious bathroom for this young professional couple with 3 young children. My clients really wanted a place to unplug and relax where they could retreat and recharge. New cabinets were a must with customized interiors to reduce cluttered countertops and make morning routines easier and more organized. We selected Hale Navy for the painted finish with an upscale recessed panel door. Honey bronze hardware is a nice contrast to the navy paint instead of an expected brushed silver. For storage, a grooming center to organize hair dryer, curling iron and brushes keeps everything in place for morning routines. On the opposite, a pull-out organizer outfitted with trays for smaller personal items keeps everything at the fingertips. I included a pull-out hamper to keep laundry and towels off the floor. Another design detail I like to include is drawers in the sink cabinets. It is much better to have drawers notched for the plumbing when organizing bathroom products instead of filling up a large base cabinet. The room already had beautiful windows and was bathed in natural light from an existing skylight. I enhanced the natural lighting with some recessed can lights, a light in the shower as well as sconces around the mirrored medicine cabinets. The best thing about the medicine cabinets is not only the additional storage but when both doors are opened you can see the back of your head. The inside of the cabinet doors are mirrored. Honey Bronze sconces are perfect lighting at the vanity for makeup and shaving. A larger shower for my very tall client with a built-in bench was a priority for this bathroom. I recommend stream showers whenever designing a bathroom and my client loved the idea of that feature as a surprise for his wife. Steam adds to the wellness and health aspect of any good bathroom design. We were able to access a small closet space just behind the shower a perfect spot for the steam unit. In addition to the steam, a handheld shower is another “standard” item in our shower designs. I like to locate these near a bench so you can sit while you target sore shoulder and back muscles. Another benefit is the cleanability of the shower walls and being able to take a quick shower without getting your hair wet. The slide bar is just the thing to accommodate different heights. For Mrs., a tub for soaking and relaxing were the main ingredients required for this remodel. Here I specified a Bain Ultra freestanding tub complete with air massage, chromatherapy, and a heated backrest. The tub filer is floor mounted and adds another element of elegance to the bath. I located the tub in a bay window so the bather can enjoy the beautiful view out of the window. It is also a great way to relax after a round of golf. Either way, both of my clients can enjoy the benefits of this tub. The tiles selected for the shower and the lower walls of the bathroom are slightly oversized subway tiles in a clean and bright white. The floors are 12x24 porcelain marble. The shower floor features a flat-cut marble pebble tile. Behind the vanity, the wall is tiled with Zellige tile in a herringbone pattern. The colors of the tile connect all the colors used in the bath. The final touches of elegance and luxury to complete our design, are the soft lilac paint on the walls, the mix of metal materials on the faucets, cabinet hardware, lighting, and yes, an oversized heated towel warmer complete with robe hooks. This truly is a space for rejuvenation and wellness.

Hanover Avenue Family Bath

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

A laundry space and adjacent closet were reconfigured to create space for an updated hall bath, featuring period windows in the Edwardian-era Fan rowhouse. The carrara basketweave floor tile is bordered with 4 x 12 carrara. The James Martin Brittany vanity in Victory blue has a custom carrara top. The shower and wall adjacent to the vintage clawfoot tub are covered in ceramic 4 x 10 subway tiles.

Elegant Master Bathroom White with Champagne Bronze Finishes

Classic Home Improvements

This stunning Chula Vista walk-in shower is featuring Themar Venato Gold Matte Hexagon Mosaic shower tile flooring with a Large Chevron Calacatta Mosaic tile wall. The shower showcases two equal size tile niches with Champagne Bronze fixtures by Delta. Photo credit: Nader Essa Photography

Blue Ribbon Bath

TKS Design Group

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment

Pencil and Brick

This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in London with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Raleigh Hills Dream

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

60 sq ft bathroom with custom cabinets a double vanity, floating shelves, and vessel sinks.
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

Part of the addition's Main Suite, is the homeowner's Main Bathroom. A deep blue, double vanity pairs nicely with a large walk-in shower, offering a spa-like retreat feel in a light, sun filled room.

Cape Elizabeth Renovation

Reiter Architecture & Design

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cordova Master Bath

Bolen Designs

Gorgeous contemporary master bathroom renovation! Everything from the custom floating vanity and large-format herringbone vanity wall to the soaring ceilings, walk-in shower and gold accents speaks to luxury and comfort. Simple, stylish and elegant - total win!!

Pacific Heights Renovation: Girls' Bath

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Newly constructed double vanity bath with separate soaking tub and shower for two teenage sisters. Subway tile, herringbone tile, porcelain handle lever faucets, and schoolhouse style light fixtures give a vintage twist to a contemporary bath.

Mid Century Master Suite

In Detail Interiors

Inspiration for a midcentury bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, brown walls, a vessel sink, black floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Serene Azure Bathroom

Irwin Construction, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and a Double Vanity

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.