This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

Battery Park Renovation

DesignbyRuchi

This is the kids bathroom and I wanted it to be playful. Adding geometry and pattern in the floor makes a bold fun statement. I used enhances subway tile with beautiful matte texture in two colors. I tiled the tub alcove dark blue with a full length niche for all the bath toys that accumulate. In the rest of the bathroom, I used white tiles. The custom Lacava vanity with a black open niche makes a strong statement here and jumps off against the white tiles.

DUSIK MASTER BATHROOM

Moontower

Blue tile master bathroom.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with an alcove shower, blue tile, blue walls, white floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

Modern Mediterranean

Model Remodel

The homeowners wanted a large bathroom that would transport them a world away and give them a spa experience at home. Two vanities, a water closet and a wet room steam shower are tailored to the cosmopolitan couple who lives there.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Delta H2Okinetic 3-setting slide bar and hand shower in Champagne Bronze are used in this guest bathroom remodel in Portland, Oregon.
Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom Remodel

Endora Builders

1/2 bath conversion to full bath
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

BAGNO IRREGOLARE CON RIVESTIMENTO A TUTTA ALTEZZA

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Progetto bagno con forma irregolare, rivestimento in gres porcellanato a tutta altezza. Doccia in nicchia e vasca a libera installazione.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Milan with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a bidet, blue tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Bondi House

Danny Broe Architect

New bathroom and ensuite - We created luxurious yet natural feeling bathrooms. Blue translucent subways on one wall of each bathroom in a herringbone pattern lend some dynamism and limestone flooring and bath / wall add a timeless natural feel to the bathrooms. A further level of detail was developed by the use of stone niches, mitred stone corners, gold fixtures and custom curved shower screen glass and mirror cabinet.

Sprucedale Court 1

MJ Design & Build

So many incredible textures and tones in this fun, interesting and detailed kid's bathroom.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Terrazzo floor tiles and blue splashback tiles feature in this bathroom.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a single vanity.

Modern bathroom remodel

Melissa Rieser Interiors

This client wanted a spa like retreat, mission accomplished.
Small contemporary master bathroom in Charlotte with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, blue tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Lakewood

Creative Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a transitional kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a shower seat and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom

NorthView Contractors Inc.

Design ideas for a small 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rio Del Mar Remodel - Kid's Bathroom

Urbana Design Studio

We created this colorful bathroom for the daughter, incorporating her favorite colors. This modern tile pattern pairs with a white oak floating vanity. The tile pattern flows up from the floor and is carried up the wall as the backsplash to create a stunning focal wall.

Coastal inspired Bathroom

La Costa Cabinets & Design

This coastal inspired bathroom hits the reset button in a fresh and modern way. Out with the travertine and white tile countertops, in with white, light greys and blues, complimented by beautiful bamboo wood tones. A mosaic leaf tile glitters as the backsplash and accent niche areas. Swaths of marble like large format tile wrap the shower and tub area. Stainless steel fixtures, frameless glass enclosure, and a crystal chandelier reflect light around the room.

Minty Bathroom Refresh

Amber Golob Interiors

Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Main St, Lilydale

M.J.Harris Group

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Snoqualmie Kid's Bath

Heiser Designs

Mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lynnwood Bathroom Makeover

Trendsetter Renovations Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Reforma integral de piso amplio en Bilbao

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía Biderbost Photo
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Bilbao with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, blue walls, beige floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and a Niche

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.