Suzi Q. Varin / Q Weddings
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Oasis Under the Eaves: Attic Master Suite

Landis Architects | Builders

Photo: Michael K. Wilkinson The large shower has fittings on opposite ends. It has marble walls and floors. Since marble is traditional material, our designer included horizontal bands of thin chrome trim to add a modern touch. Another modern touch? Ice blue glass tile accent. The long drain is modern, and is located to one side so it’s not underfoot. The reason for the open plan was to maintain natural light throughout the attic. However, the bathroom was a challenge because it has privacy walls. Our designer opted to use continuous clerestory glass panels that wrap around the corner of the bathroom enclosure. These custom glass pieces allow light to flow from the dormers and skylight into the bathroom.

Eagleview Master Bath

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Gorgeous Master Bath remodel. A bright bathroom with a nautical theme. Fieldstone cabinetry, maple wood with white paint and latte glaze. Granite countertops and frameless shower enclosure. Beautiful blue glass subway tile sets off the bright nautical theme.

Ellendale Housing Complex

Natalie Myers

Amy Bartlam
Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Victorian Extension

Tennille Joy Interiors

Photographer: Liam Cullinane
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a vessel sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, a double shower, blue tile, white walls, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, brown benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

The Shearing Shed House - Modern Farmhouse in Wagin

Coveney Browne Design

View of main ensuite bathroom from master bedroom.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

The Malbec

WA Country Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Narrabeen Bathroom Renovation

St James Whitting

Marian Riabic
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile and brown benchtops.

A Quirky Queenslander

Ethos Interiors

The main bathroom was kept as open as possible with a walk in shower, opposite a free standing tub. A floating vanity was used to keep the space feeling larger, and was paired with wall mounted taps. A quirky pear shaped mirror and globe were the finishing touches for this fun kid-friendly bathroom.

Hall Bathroom in Fairfax

Fairfax Design Solutions

The homeowner selected gorgeous aqua colored subway tiles to highlight the back wall of her curbless shower. The calm, neutral colors on the walls and floor assist in making the aqua tiles the star of the show!

Guest Bathroom - North Park CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Elevate your guest bathroom to a realm of modern elegance with our captivating remodel, drawing inspiration from a sophisticated color palette of gray, crisp white, and natural wood tones. This design effortlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with functional elements, resulting in a welcoming space that's both stylish and practical.

30A Beach House - Holly

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

This first floor guest bathroom also functions as the pool bathroom. The blue zellige shower tile coordinates with the Anna French modern coastal wave wallpaper in the guest bedroom.

San Ramon Transitional Primary Bathroom Remodel

Gayler Design Build

Complementing the deep blue cabinets, we chose a palette of watery blue accents, including a glass tile vanity wall in a trapezoid pattern that acts as a striking feature in the room. Clean quartz countertops offer low maintenance and allow the tile wall to stand out in its glimmering beauty.

Modern Guest Bathroom

La Costa Cabinets & Design

A to the ceiling tiled backsplash sets the stage for this guest bathroom. In a blend of blues, this arabesque damask tile gives the space a bit of pizazz. The bamboo vanity and grey concrete tile floors add contrast.

French Country Bathroom - Mood board

Beyond the Box Design Collective

Design ideas for a small master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Monterey Kitchen & Bathrooms

HDR Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Littleton Master Suite Remodel

House Meraki

Vanity Wall Detail
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Denver with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Chelsea Townhouse

Nicky Percival Limited

Grey porcelain tiles and glass mosaics, marble vanity top, white ceramic sinks with black brassware, glass shelves, wall mirrors and contemporary lighting

Bakale Guest Bath

Project Kitchen & Bath

Blue coastal retreat
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

1940's Montrose Remodel

Penberthy Custom Builders

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Houston with an alcove shower, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls and beige floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and Porcelain Floors

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.