Mid-sized bathroom including porcelain marble tile in the shower stall with a Custom Niche and Deep Soaking Tub. Porcelain marble floor tile. Floating Vanity and Integrated white Engineered Quartz countertop sink. Also, a two-piece toilet surrounded in Blue/Gray walls.

Amory

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, blue tile and subway tile.

Bright and Bold in Blue Bath

Fireclay Tile

Go monochromatic with your bathroom tile choice to give your space a fresh vibe. Give your vanity area height by bringing your tile to the ceiling as seen in this lively blue bathroom. DESIGN Kelly Mindell PHOTOS Jeff Mindell Tile Shown: 2x8 in Azul

Slànte

2180 Lighting & Design Studio

3 CM Fantasy Brown Quartzite Vanity with 3 x 12 Subway Tile for the Shower/Bath.
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Albuquerque with brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Traditional Contemporary Complete Home Remodel in Porter Ranch

A-List Builders Inc.

Upstairs Kids Tub
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Transworld Tile Projects

Transworld Tile Inc

Install by Boulevard Tile
Design ideas for a mediterranean bathroom in Los Angeles with blue tile, ceramic tile, an alcove shower, white walls, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and a shower curtain.

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.

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.

Atterbury Hall Bath

Granger Remodel & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Greenwood

Four Blocks South

Family bathroom navy blue tiles in tub surround. Photo by Mike Chajecki.
Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Alcove Bathroom

All About Kitchens of Concord

Alcove tub/shower with glass and subway tile.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Passive House Front

Designs by KS

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in 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.

Windsor Place Townhouse - Bathroom

Jane Kim Architect

Guest bathroom. Photo: Nick Glimenakis
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Outside Toronto

Meghan Carter Design Inc.

Stephani Buchman Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with a trough sink, grey cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, marble floors, an alcove tub, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Nature's Palette

Triple Dot Design Studio

Sweet kids bathroom, with light grey wainscoting and fan tiles that mimic a fish scale pattern.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

NW Crossing Home Renovation

Ron Brown - The Finisher

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, timber, planked wall panelling, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

East McClintock

ShowerandBath.com

This is an example of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Kid's Hall Bathroom

The Kitchen and Bath People

This children's hall bathroom needed a total cosmetic makeover after being yellow from top to bottom. New white Shaker cabinets were installed with a white and gray Quarts countertop. The new double sinks are rectangular and are undermounted with polished chrome faucets.

Port Washington Residence

Soglia Architecture

Photo of a transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and a Shower Curtain

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.