Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black tile, blue tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Greenwich, CT

Valerie Grant Interiors

Peter Rymwid
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and white benchtops.

Lake Jackson Master Bath

Murphy's Design

Remodeled by Murphy's Design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Hillside Bathroom

Banducci Associates Architects, Inc.

Sharon Risedorph Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile and matchstick tile.

Rockville Bright Bathroom

House to Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

New construction in Berkeley Heights

A. Valle Construction

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, blue tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bay Park Bathroom

Integrity Home Improvements, Inc.

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

House Rosebank

User

Peter Bennetts
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, matchstick tile and grey walls.

Rustic Modern

Reve Design & Custom Construction

Mike Small Photography
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bohemian Bath Remodel

Alpine Exteriors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Sacramento with a drop-in tub, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, brown walls, a vessel sink and concrete benchtops.

Countertops

Keystone Granite

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, blue tile, brown tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops and brown floor.

Bronxville Tudor

Anjali Pollack Design

Transitional bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile and matchstick tile.

My Work

Shirey Home Pro

Photo of a large asian master wet room bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, black tile, blue tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, yellow walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Master Suite Attic

Farrell and Sons, LLC

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, blue tile, matchstick tile and shaker cabinets.

Maui Pualoa Nani

Lee Kartis Home Design

Built in 1998, the 2,800 sq ft house was lacking the charm and amenities that the location justified. The idea was to give it a "Hawaiiana" plantation feel. Exterior renovations include staining the tile roof and exposing the rafters by removing the stucco soffits and adding brackets. Smooth stucco combined with wood siding, expanded rear Lanais, a sweeping spiral staircase, detailed columns, balustrade, all new doors, windows and shutters help achieve the desired effect. On the pool level, reclaiming crawl space added 317 sq ft. for an additional bedroom suite, and a new pool bathroom was added. On the main level vaulted ceilings opened up the great room, kitchen, and master suite. Two small bedrooms were combined into a fourth suite and an office was added. Traditional built-in cabinetry and moldings complete the look.

Our Work

Builtwell Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue tile, green tile, gray tile, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, matchstick tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Rustic Bathroom

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Denver with blue tile and matchstick tile.

108 Andrews Avenue 3C | Delray Beach, FL | Island-inspired townhomes

Pascal Liguori & Son

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, matchstick tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Carmel Beach Cottage

T. A. Wolfson Design

Custom Pratt & Larson vertical tiles, Crema Marfil honed marble tile coordinated with Aqua Verde granite slab and custom designed vanity. Photo by Terri Wolfson

Lakeside Luxury

Steven Cabinets

Troy Thies
This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, matchstick tile, beige walls and an undermount sink.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and Matchstick 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.