Glass tile pattern Jeffrey Tyson- post production
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, subway tile and grey walls.

Brewster Beach House

REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder

This is an example of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls and a pedestal sink.

Master ensuite with feature tiling & bespoke wardrobes, Brighton

The Brighton Bathroom Company

Justin Lambert
Mid-sized transitional master wet room bathroom in Sussex with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Revival-Style Guest Bath

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Christian J Anderson Photography
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Evergreen Drive

Carlton Builders

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, gray tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and blue walls.

Guest Bath

Perimeter Architects

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and subway tile.

Tropical Retreat Bathroom

Terry Lobb Colour and Design Ltd

Large beach style master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Shades of Blue and Green

Home Restoration Services, Inc.

These homeowners wanted an elegant and highly-crafted second-floor bath remodel. Starting with custom tile, stone accents and custom cabinetry, the finishing touch was to install gorgeous fixtures by Rohl, DXV and a retro radiator spray-painted silver. Photos by Greg Schmidt.

Whole House Remodel - Washington DC

Kingston Design Remodeling

Kenneth M Wyner photography
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in DC Metro with a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and marble floors.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Chicago with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile and mosaic tile floors.

Kings Road

MJ Lanphier

The niche cut-outs allow a feeling of openness for this small bathroom, without sacrificing privacy for the toilet below. Above the pedestal sink is a large, custom made medicine cabinet, to hold all toiletries. (Essential when one chooses not to have a storage cabinet below the sink.)

Mt Helix Bath Remodel

Mathis Custom Remodeling

Keep your San Diego shower area light and roomy with a frameless shower. Travertine tile walls,glass tile liner and a slate floor complete this beautiful remodel by Mathis Custom Remodeling.

West Asheville Bungalow Bath Addition

Align Design LLC

This project was focused on eeking out space for another bathroom for this growing family. The three bedroom, Craftsman bungalow was originally built with only one bathroom, which is typical for the era. The challenge was to find space without compromising the existing storage in the home. It was achieved by claiming the closet areas between two bedrooms, increasing the original 29" depth and expanding into the larger of the two bedrooms. The result was a compact, yet efficient bathroom. Classic finishes are respectful of the vernacular and time period of the home.

Bathroom Renovation

KMI London Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Surrey with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, a pedestal sink and black floor.

Private Residence K

Architectural Tile & Stone

Design Studio2010
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Austin with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile and blue walls.

Master Bathroom

Bussell Interiors

Staying true to the historic age of the building while updating the elements in the space. Small bathrooms require essential storage. Photo Credit : John Ellis

Master Bath

Ellen McKenna Design

Renovated home on Rhode Island waterfront.
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Blue & Marble Kids Bathroom

Eisenbrandt Companies

Blue & marble kids bathroom with traditional tile wainscoting and basketweave floors. Chrome fixtures to keep a timeless, clean look with white Carrara stone parts!

Lakefront Condo Master Bath

Callahan & Peters, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors and a pedestal sink.

Bright Bazaar Subway + Mosaic Bathroom Floor Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Make way for the bold and the beautiful! The floral-inspired deep blue and white hexagon floor pattern sets the stage for our high variation sea of blue subway tile on this bathroom's walls. DESIGN Bright Bazaar Tile Shown: 3x6 & 1" Round Liner in Adriatic Sea, 2" Hexagon Sheeted in White Wash & Navy Blue

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and a Pedestal Sink

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.