From the contrasting blue tile to the sleek standing tub, this primary bathroom truly has it all.
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Chicago with ceramic tile, porcelain floors, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN

Homes by Tradition

Photo of an expansive transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Family Friendly Basement

Impeccable by Meredith Park

This basement bathroom was fully remodeled. The glass above the shower half wall allows light to flow thru the space. The accent star tile behind the vanity and flowing into the shower makes the space feel bigger. Custom shiplap wraps the room and hides the entrance to the basement crawl space.

Robinhood Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

Turquoise accent tiles add a touch of playfulness to the subdued elegance of this secondary bathroom.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Bright bathroom featuring a trough sink, chrome faucets, navy penny tile backsplash, striped penny tile flooring, white cabinetry, and shiplap walls.

Orr Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Inspiration for a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, wood and planked wall panelling.

Sandcastle

Cree designs

Powder room
Photo of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Clarke Bath

Novem Tile & Bathroom Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Charleston with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Everett Condo remodel

Distinctive Interior Designs

This guest bathroom is a focal point when walking down the hall with its gorgeous blue tile
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, a pedestal sink, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

French Country Master Bathroom

Nsight Kitchen and Bath Design

Fully remodeled master bathroom was reimaged to fit the lifestyle and personality of the client. Complete with a full-sized freestanding bathtub, customer vanity, wall mounted fixtures and standalone shower.

Clawfoot bathtub

Interior Design By Jo

This clawfoot bathtub with telephone style handshower is the focal point of this renovated traditional bathroom.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Watervliet Lakehouse Master Bathroom

TruKitchens

This lakehouse master bath vanity features a unique Bonewood stain on Hickory from Grabill Cabinets. Builder: Insignia Custom Homes; Interior Designer: Francesca Owings Interior Design; Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets; Photography: Tippett Photo

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.

Master Bathroom Remodel in Pasadena

Goldenline Construction Inc.

This project was a full remodel of a master bedroom and bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, yellow floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a floating vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Remodel

IHS Building and Remodeling, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Vanity

Interior Design By Jo

Navy blue 2Pak cabinetry with shaker style doors, traditional chrome tapware, feature lighting and vanity mirror.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, ceramic floors, blue floor and planked wall panelling.

NW Crossing Home Renovation

Ron Brown - The Finisher

River Ridge Condo

Nsight Kitchen and Bath Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in New Orleans with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Family Friendly Basement

Impeccable by Meredith Park

Pequeña casa de madera

Shiba Design

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and Planked Wall Panelling

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.