Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with grey benchtops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Shearing Shed House - Modern Farmhouse in Wagin

Coveney Browne Design

View of main ensuite bathroom from master bedroom.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation

Designtank

Transitional kids bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Northside Guest Bathroom

Kaizen Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bismark

Walter Studio Interior Design

Photography: Rustic White
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home

Paper Moon Painting

Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Bathroom Paper Moon Painting wallpaper installation

Bathroom Remodel Sterling Virginia

Fairfax Kitchen and Bath

Indulge in the modern sophistication of this dark and luxurious bathroom. With its dual vanities, elegant bath tub, and captivating mirrors, this space is a testament to impeccable design. The carefully designed lighting scheme and dark color palette create a sense of intimacy and serenity, ensuring a truly indulgent experience.

Waiola Ave, La Grange

Tate Enterprises

Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Corcoran Basement Bathroom

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Badezimmer Modern

Kreatives Raumdesign Ramona Krenn

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Leipzig with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Minneapolis bath

Quality Home Transformations Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Horizon Hills Midcentury

ReFind Kitchens

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Chic Modern Retro Lincoln Park Bathroom

Renovision Road

This was a remodeling of an existing powder room. It has a retro modern look. We used penny tile to cover the main wall along with two wall sconces for main lighting. We used a floating vanity and added under cabinet lighting to create a dramatic look reminiscent of a high end hotel. The vessel sink was sourced from Etsy and is made from linen colored concrete. All fixtures are polished chrome to add extra flair.

Full Home -Transitional Refresh

Twilly and Fig

This transitional guest bathroom features timeless white subway tile, contemporary grey fish scale banding, and a neutral patterned floor tile. Teal wallpaper, a custom embroidered shower treatment, and a nickel mirror give this bath sophistication and class. A contemporary polished chrome faucet and chrome vanity light add the finishing touch.

Reindeer Residence Bathroom Remodel

Francis + Bell Design Studio

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The bathroom features traditional elements such as tiled wainscotting with wallpaper and Carrara marble windowsill.
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

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.

Stony Pointe

Glas Associates

A powder bath with a unique teal accent wall and wallpaper Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Photo of a 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Farmhouse style remodel

CMI Construction

CMI Construction converted a small kitchen and office space into the open farmhouse style kitchen the client requested. The remodel also included a master bath update in which the tub was removed to create a large walk-in custom tiled shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls and a Single 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.