Designed-build by Kitchen Inspiration Mid-Century Modern Bathroom with blue herringbone & white subway tiles.
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Niskayuna Fun Guest Math

Marianne Ashley Designs

This is an example of a small eclectic kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

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.

Camberwell - Renovation of Landmark Georgian Property

MH Costa Construction Ltd

Inspiration for an eclectic bathroom in London with a curbless shower, blue tile, white tile, white walls, a console sink, grey floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

West Highlands Home Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

Mid century modern meets Transitional design in La Canada Flintridge

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Creation of a new master bathroom, kids’ bathroom, toilet room and a WIC from a mid. size bathroom was a challenge but the results were amazing. The new kids’ bathroom was given a good size to work with. 5.5’ by 9’. Allowing us to have a good size shower with a bench, 3’ vanity and comfortable space for the toilet to be placed. The bathroom floor is made of white Thasos marble for a neutral look since the wall tiles were so unique in color and design. The main walls of the bathroom are made from blue subway tiles with diagonal lines pattern while the main wall is made of large 24”x6” tile with diamond/triangle shapes in different warm and cool colors. Notice the unique shampoo niche in the bench area, it continues into the pony wall as well without any interruptions thus creating a long L-shaped space for all the bath items to remain hidden.

Completed Homes 15

Ten Oaks Homes

Bathroom in Baltimore with blue tile, ceramic tile, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Casa Widell

Widell + Boschetti

Contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Uniting a Blended Family Under 1 Roof

Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ

Beautiful blue and white long hall bathroom with double sinks and a shower at the end wall. The light chevron floor tile pattern adds subtle interest and contrasts with the dark blue vanity. The classic white marble countertop is timeless. The accent wall of blue tile at the back wall of the shower add drama to the space. Tile from Wayne Tile in NJ. Square white window in shower brings in natural light that is reflected into the space by simple rectangular mirrors and white walls. Above the mirrors are lights in silver and black.

Carroll Gardens Corner Brownstone - Bathroom

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Fresh + Airy Airbnb

MAPLE & PLUM

A tiny bathroom gets big design elements. Blue glass shower tiles, gray hexagon floor tiles, wood vanity and black hardware.
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Vestavia Hills Guest Bath

Alima Deneke Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized kids bathroom in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cape Cod

Fournier Leisure

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cutchogue Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Complete bathroom remodel - The bathroom was completely gutted to studs. A curb-less stall shower was added with a glass panel instead of a shower door. This creates a barrier free space maintaining the light and airy feel of the complete interior remodel. The fireclay tile is recessed into the wall allowing for a clean finish without the need for bull nose tile. The light finishes are grounded with a wood vanity and then all tied together with oil rubbed bronze faucets.

Transitional Style Bathroom Renovation

Metamorphosed

Transitional style bathroom renovation with navy blue shower tiles, hexagon marble floor tiles, brass and marble double sink vanity and gold with navy blue wall paper

Historic Contemporary Cottage

Lisa Stewart Design

The Guest Bath wall colors are Sherwin Williams 6967 Frank Blue. This darling Downtown Raleigh Cottage is over 100 years old. The current owners wanted to have some fun in their historic home! Sherwin Williams and Restoration Hardware paint colors inside add a contemporary feel.

Beckenham full house renovation

South London Conversions Ltd.

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in London with an integrated sink, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, blue tile, gray tile, blue walls, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Deane Gardens Project

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

A simple but bold moment in this secondary bathroom designed by Kennedy Cole Interior Design.
Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Urban Mountain Home

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Bold Bathroom with statement tile and black grout. Creates a bold statement for this room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and a Freestanding 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.