Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Spa Bathroom Project

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wood.

Extension & loft conversion - Palmerston Road

MAC Building Solutions Ltd

Nathalie Priem
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtops.

House of Memories

Studio Modry

Glass tile pattern Jeffrey Tyson- post production
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, subway tile and grey walls.

Wellesley Master Bedroom & Ensuite - Maplewood, NJ

KraftMaster Renovations

The bathroom is quite tight but we were able to get a spacious shower tucked away with an awesome capri-blue vanity with long niche in the center. The clients hung a mirror behind the vanity which completed the space and they chose some really fun tiles that compliment the blues and brass accents.

Hertford Ave Family Bathroom

Emmerson & Fifteenth

A budget-friendly family bathroom in a Craftsman-style home, using off-the-shelf fixtures and fittings with statement floor tile and metro wall tile.
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Bath Spa Retreat

A&E Construction and Design Center

This beautiful master bathroom involved a complete new layout, removing a wall and vaulting the existing ceiling. Exposed wood beams are a beautiful contrast to the light blue, white & gray color scheme. Bathroom floor features decorative inlay using polished pinwheel tiles and gray marble trim. Spacious shower with glass door includes shower bench, wall niche, and infinity drain. Champagne Bronze fixtures throughout. Lighted LED mirror provides excellent light! Pocket door to water closet. 2 clothes closets. Double vanity with beautiful calacatta quartz counter. Recessed lights throughout.

Expanded Master Bath

Tony Trapp Remodeling LLC

This large walk-in shower is enhanced with light-blue subway tiles stretching all the way from the shower floor to the ceiling.
Large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ambler Whole House Renovation

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Silver Spring second story addition and kitchen

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat and a double vanity.

Owners Bath 3

Pike Properties

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Charlotte with a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Vintage bathroom with dark accents

My-Studio Ltd

Vintage bathroom with dark accents
Inspiration for a midcentury bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Skyline II @ Bukit Batok

Design Neu Pte Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Singapore with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor and an open shower.

River View

Pineapple House Interior Design

Round sinks in the vanity produce a good amount of counter space between the two integrated sinks. Andy Frame Photography
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Miami with dark wood cabinets, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, travertine floors, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Tempting Teal Contemporary Master Bath

Floor to Ceiling - Bismarck

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, blue walls, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, ceramic floors, subway tile, blue tile, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Hotel Room Mate Valeria Málaga

Niessen

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Malaga with open cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, black cabinets and subway tile.

Huntington Beach - 2nd Bathroom

Classic Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with blue tile, dark wood cabinets, a trough sink, shaker cabinets, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Bannockburn Residence | New Construction

Holly J. Waxman Interior Design

Holly J. Waxman Interior Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Luxury Loft Apartment Bathroom

Oliver Burns

James Balston
Photo of a mid-sized industrial bathroom in London with blue tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a corner shower, subway tile, white walls and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and Subway 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.