Rachel Reed Photography
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Modern Mediterranean

Model Remodel

The homeowners wanted a large bathroom that would transport them a world away and give them a spa experience at home. Two vanities, a water closet and a wet room steam shower are tailored to the cosmopolitan couple who lives there.

Preserve at Marsh Creek - Charter Model

McKee Builders

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Beach Style Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, blue floor, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops and brown benchtops.

30A Beach House - Camellia

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

Second floor primary bathroom.
Inspiration for a small beach style bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and marble.

Oakridge Drive

Ben + Britt at Home

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Summer Home - Primary Bath

Wendy Glaister Interiors

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bright Costal Bathroom

Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, blue tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rustic Contemporary

Melissa Anne Designs

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Minty Bathroom Refresh

Amber Golob Interiors

Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

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.

Coastal Custom Home Build | Boca Raton

Hanna Homes

Every other room in this custom home is flooded with color, but we kept the main suite bright and white to foster maximum relaxation and create a tranquil retreat.

Tarrytown Interior Remodel

CG&S Design-Build

Photography by Ryan Davis | CG&S Design-Build
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Woodlawn

7th House Interiors

Small kids bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in 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.

Dual Bathroom Remodel

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

South Hampton House

D. Wang Photo

Photo of a beach style bathroom in New York with black cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Newport Beach Bathroom Remodel

Tamara Rene Designs

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Orange County with light wood cabinets, blue tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Southern Hills MidCentury Reno

Classic Home Concepts

Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Amenia Farmhouse

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Rue Magazine

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Blue 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.