Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Park Slope Apartment in Brooklyn, NY

TOLA architecture

Raeford Dwyer Photography
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

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.

Private Residence Renovation

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Ashland Residence

Hsu McCullough

Opulent blue marble walls of the Primary Bathroom with private views of the neighborhood tree canopies. Photo by Dan Arnold
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, marble, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Beach House

Sarah Schmidt

Penny Round Tile
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hollycrest

Woodcreek Designs

Rachel Reed Photography
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

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.

Mid-Century Modern Studio City

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The guest bathroom has the most striking matte glass patterned tile on both the backsplash and in the bathtub/shower combination. A floating wood vanity has a white quartz countertop and mid-century modern sconces on either side of the round mirror.

Piso nórdico y acogedor

Cláudia de Sousa - Interior Design

Photo of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with light wood cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood benchtops, a sliding shower screen, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Gretchen's Bathroom Remodel

Devine Bath & Kitchen

The finished product of the remodel of our very own Gretchen's bathroom! She re-did her bathroom after seven years and gave it a lovely upgrade. She made a small room look bigger!

Beach Style Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, blue floor, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops and brown benchtops.

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.

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.

Dreamy West Hills Bathroom

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

The homeowners came to us seeking an updated bathroom to add a shower, additional storage, and make the Bathroom feel more spacious. The door was moved to capture a portion of the hall space adjacent to the Bathroom and replaced with a frosted glass panel door to let in more light. A full tiled shower was added, and two 2'-0" x 4'-0" skylights were installed to greatly increase the amount of daylight and provide additional headroom in the sloped ceiling. The shower features a stunning blue glass tile surround with a frameless glass enclosure that keeps the water from entering the rest of the room without adding any walls to keep the small space open. The custom vanity was designed with beautiful arched details, shown in the cabinet feet, quartz backsplash, and a matching mirrored medicine cabinet was installed! The linen closet was added for much-needed storage for this family bathroom and built with the same custom detail as the vanity. The cabinet doors and drawers are inset-style, as opposed to our standard European style, to preserve the historic charm that these clients love about their home.

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.

La Jolla Blue Primary Bath

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating 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.

River West: Elston

Lugbill Designs

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a One-piece Toilet and Blue Tile

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.