Philip Raymond
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, black floor, beige benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Reforma de villa particular en Saint-Tropez

ABAG

Beach style bathroom with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and red floor.

Attic Conversion

StudioHOFF Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Townhouse Reinvention

Filament Architecture Studio, PLLC

This petite guest bathroom leans into the small size of the room by going dark and dreamy. Imagine a forest at dusk. A window at the opposite side gives natural light and a view towards the sky as this room is on the 4th floor of this townhouse.

Appartamento MB

ABBW angelobruno building workshop

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Bari with an alcove shower, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors and brown benchtops.

VERA CRUZ MARCO

Little Palm Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Miami with a vessel sink, wood benchtops, blue tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

1970's Home Renovation

IO Design Studio Ltd

Blue vertical stacked tile bond, with a walk-in shower, freestanding bathtub, floor-mounted gold faucet, and oak shelf.
Mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in West Midlands with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Salle d'eau

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, blue tile, white walls, a console sink, wood benchtops and grey floor.

Kentish Town flat

Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire
Contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, blue tile, green tile, brown walls, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and brown benchtops.

Reforma de ático con terraza convertida en comedor de invierno

Sube Interiorismo

Large transitional master bathroom in Bilbao with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, blue walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Timber lake house - Maison bord de lac en charpente de bois massif

Harkins Inc.

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Montreal with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and a drop-in tub.

Attic Conversion

StudioHOFF Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Backyard House

SHED Architecture & Design

Benjamin Benschneider
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops and blue tile.

Avenue G

Cameron Barker Interiors

Full gut renovation of secondary bathroom updating all tile, plumbing fixtures, shower enclosure and lighting while keeping the original layout and adding storage.

Casa en Llafranc

Rosa Colet

Entrada desde la suite al baño. Aquí buscamos el contraste de tonalidades entre el minimalismo de la casa y los tonos azules de los baños que evocan al mar y dan personalidad a las intervenciones.

Modern Oceanfront

Ted Fluehr Jr. Inc

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors and white floor.

Master Bath

Sharon D. Sheltzer, Architect

Travertine floating vanity, glass tiles, mirror wall, travertine finishes. Photo by Michael Sheltzer
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Luis Obispo with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, an integrated sink, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Contemporary mixed mediterranean small bathroom

TALLBOX

Design ideas for a small mediterranean master bathroom in London with open cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, distressed cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white walls and a console sink.

TILE & STONE

Rafael Floor Covering

Inspiration for a large asian master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

A tutto decor 2

silvia piccioni architetto

Il bagno padronale è fortemente decortaivo, con un gioco tra rivestimenti in tinta unita e cementine customizzate, che muovono lo spazio e lo rendono davvero unico. La maxi doccia in nicchia è pensata per i ragazzi, che possono utilizzarla senza bagnare.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and Wood Benchtops

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.