Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with an open shower, ceramic tile, pebble tile floors and blue tile.

Werthan Loft

Gill Design Co.

Garrett Buel
This is an example of a large industrial master bathroom in Nashville with a vessel sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a curbless shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls and slate floors.

'15 San Francisco Decorator Showcase - Karter's Bath

De Meza + Architecture

The David Hockney 1978 art piece Swimming Pool with Reflection inspired this California-cool bathroom. Watery-blue glass mosaic tile spills down the shower wall and out onto the concrete-gray tile floor in puddles. The custom back-painted glass vanity floats on the blue walls and is anchored by a chrome Kohler faucet, adding a modern sophistication to this fun space perfect for a young boy. Mariko Reed Photography

Monarch

M. Elle Design

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Orange County with an alcove shower and blue tile.

BAGNI, BATHROOMS

Franco Bernardini architetto

Franco Bernardini
Photo of a large contemporary bathroom in Rome with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Beverly Hills Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Bret Gum for Cottages and Bungalows
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a double shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors and beige floor.

Barn Door Bath

New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath

Barn door opening to master bath.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, an undermount sink, blue walls and travertine floors.

Sammamish Master Bathroom

Design Harmony

This outdated master bath had one thing going for it, space. The existing footprint was quite functional so we left it as is. We then updated the corner jetted tub with a free standing soaker tub that took up less space allowing for a bigger vanity, shower and a new linen cabinet. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - HollandPhotography.biz

Mid-Century Modern Home

AB design studio, inc.

1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Inspiration for a midcentury bathroom in Santa Barbara with a shower/bathtub combo, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub and blue tile.

Maltman Project

Vidal Design Collaborative

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile and subway tile.

Sonata Lane, Mount Washington

Peri Perry Productions

Mid Century inspired bathroom designed and built by Echo Park developers, "Resourceful Developments" Incredible architectural photography by Val Riolo.

Casa Corbino - AIA Austin Homes Tour 2013

Merzbau Design Collective

The guest bathroom features slate tile cut in a 6x12 running bond pattern on the floor. Kohler tub with Ann Sacks tile surround. Toto Aquia toilet and IKEA sink. Wall paint color: "Bunny Grey," Benjamin Moore. Photo by Whit Preston.

Eclectic Bathroom

Inspiration for an eclectic bathroom in Tampa with blue cabinets, an alcove shower and blue tile.

Careccia Master Bathroom

Schoeman Construction

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Summer Winds Condo

OBX Interiors

Asia Evans Artistry Cabinets & Flooring provided by Heather Dean Thomas at Kellogg Design Center, Nags Head, NC
Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Beach Home

b Architecture Studio

Greg Premru
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Boston with a curbless shower, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors and marble benchtops.

CLIENTS BATHROOM

FW Interiors Design

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in New York with a double shower, a vessel sink, white floor, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, linoleum floors and glass benchtops.

Boston Contemporary

Ana Donohue Interiors

Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Roscoe Village Residence

Studio Nigro

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and marble floors.

Noe Valley Residence

Moroso Construction

AT6 Architecture - Boor Bridges Architecture - Semco Engineering Inc. - Stephanie Jaeger Photography
Inspiration for a modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, pebble tile floors and light wood cabinets.

All Showers Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.