Penny Round Tile
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Appartamento alla Balduina

Chiara Giunta Architetto

Bagno moderno con gres a tutt'altezza e foliage colore blu e neutri
Design ideas for a large 3/4 bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Dayton Basement Remodel to Sell

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

For this basement, these older clients wanted a quick and easy remodel to help sell their home when the time came. We did a simple but timeless design to help appeal to any buyer.

Phillimore Court

Tracy Holliday Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Del Mar Beachy Bathroom

Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in San Diego with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Remodel

Kai & Krew Design

This bathroom was a complete gut from the 70's. We kept the floor plan but gave every inch a complete facelift.
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Beckenham full house renovation

South London Conversions Ltd.

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in London with an integrated sink, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, blue tile, gray tile, blue walls, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Farmhouse on the Hill

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Lake Street Residence

Cusp Interiors

Already a beauty, this classic Edwardian had a few open opportunities for transformation when we came along. Our clients had a vision of what they wanted for their space and we were able to bring it all to life. First up - transform the ignored Powder Bathroom into a showstopper. In collaboration with decorative artists, we created a dramatic and moody moment while incorporating the home's traditional elements and mixing in contemporary silhouettes. Next on the list, we reimagined a sitting room off the heart of the home to a more functional, comfortable, and inviting space. The result was a handsome Den with custom built-in bookcases to showcase family photos and signature reading as well three times the seating capacity than before. Now our clients have a space comfortable enough to watch football and classy enough to host a whiskey tasting. We rounded out this project with a bit of sprucing in the Foyer and Stairway. A favorite being the alluring bordeaux bench fitted just right to fit in a niche by the stairs. Perfect place to perch and admire our client's captivating art collection.

Bathroom Remodel / Alexandria VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Contemporary bathroom project with white & blue tiles, navy vanity, chrome fixtures, alcove shower and sliding glass door. Accent wall inside the shower with blue glass& marble mosaic tiles.

Thornton Double Bath Remodel

Dee Hurford Designs

The bathtub was replaced with the Asher alcove bathtub by Kohler to compliment the clean lines of the Asher toilet. The shower curtain was eliminated and replaced with a frameless sliding glass door by Vigo. Two colors and materials were used for the tile. We took up to the ceiling. Glass Night Sky 3x12 subway tile was used for the upper portion in a 4x4 herringbone pattern while gloss white 3x6 ceramic subway tile was used for the bottom.

Denby Family

Residents Understood

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Jacksonville with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding 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.

Hudson, OH Master Bathroom

Lindsey Putzier Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Cleveland with white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and mosaic tile floors.

Fullerton

SIDG Design

Large beach style bathroom in Orange County with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, blue walls, vinyl floors, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

DC Condo Colorist

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Inspiration for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Pristine Tranquil Primary Bathroom with Free Standing Tub and Tiled Shower

Cabinet-S-Top

This Primary Bathroom was divided into two separate spaces. The homeowner wished for a more relaxing tub experience and at the same time desired a larger shower. To accommodate these wishes, the spaces were opened, and the entire ceiling was vaulted to create a cohesive look and flood the entire bathroom with light. The entry double-doors were reduced to a single entry door that allowed more space to shift the new double vanity down and position a free-standing soaker tub under the smaller window. The old tub area is now a gorgeous, light filled tiled shower. This bathroom is a vision of a tranquil, pristine alpine lake and the crisp chrome fixtures with matte black accents finish off the look.

Uptown Coastal

JMR Designs, Inc.

A complete home renovation bringing an 80's home into a contemporary coastal design with touches of earth tones to highlight the owner's art collection. JMR Designs created a comfortable and inviting space for relaxing, working and entertaining family and friends.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Monogrammed Bath Towels

Initially London

Monogrammed hand towels look lovely in the master bath or guest loo
Photo of a transitional bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls and a Freestanding Vanity

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.