Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, marble floors, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

This house gave us the opportunity to create a variety of bathroom spaces and explore colour and style. The bespoke vanity unit offers plenty of storage. The terrazzo-style tiles on the floor have bluey/green/grey hues which guided the colour scheme for the rest of the space. The black taps and shower accessories, make the space feel contemporary. The walls are painted in a dark grey/blue tone which makes the space feel incredibly cosy.

Charming French Country Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

The neighboring guest bath perfectly complements every detail of the guest bedroom. Crafted with feminine touches from the soft blue vanity and herringbone tiled shower, gold plumbing, and antiqued elements found in the mirror and sconces.

Cottage Renovation

Milieu: Architecture + Design

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Auckland with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse

Hoogstraten Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor and grey benchtops.

Fair Oaks Bathrooms

TLN INTERIORS

Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Private Waterfront Residence on Duvall Creek

Purple Cherry Architects

Master bathroom with custom white cabinetry
Expansive traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, blue walls and granite benchtops.

Manhattan Penthouse, New York City

James Girouard Design

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Walk In Shower Remodel

Remodel Masters

Custom made Walk-In Shower with one touch on/off pre-heated water control, custom made shower niche & tile shelf & river rock floor
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Hill Street Hacienda

Carl Mattison Design

josh vick, home tour america
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors and a shower/bathtub combo.

Siroka Residence

Martinkovic Milford Architects

Martinkovic Milford Architects services the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about our specialties and past projects at: www.martinkovicmilford.com/houzz

Stately Colonial

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Woodstock Redesign for AirBnB

User

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Alexandria - Modern Meets Traditional

Visbeen Architects

Graced with an abundance of windows, Alexandria’s modern meets traditional exterior boasts stylish stone accents, interesting rooflines and a pillared and welcoming porch. You’ll never lack for style or sunshine in this inspired transitional design perfect for a growing family. The timeless design merges a variety of classic architectural influences and fits perfectly into any neighborhood. A farmhouse feel can be seen in the exterior’s peaked roof, while the shingled accents reference the ever-popular Craftsman style. Inside, an abundance of windows flood the open-plan interior with light. Beyond the custom front door with its eye-catching sidelights is 2,350 square feet of living space on the first level, with a central foyer leading to a large kitchen and walk-in pantry, adjacent 14 by 16-foot hearth room and spacious living room with a natural fireplace. Also featured is a dining area and convenient home management center perfect for keeping your family life organized on the floor plan’s right side and a private study on the left, which lead to two patios, one covered and one open-air. Private spaces are concentrated on the 1,800-square-foot second level, where a large master suite invites relaxation and rest and includes built-ins, a master bath with double vanity and two walk-in closets. Also upstairs is a loft, laundry and two additional family bedrooms as well as 400 square foot of attic storage. The approximately 1,500-square-foot lower level features a 15 by 24-foot family room, a guest bedroom, billiards and refreshment area, and a 15 by 26-foot home theater perfect for movie nights. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

A Sand & Sea Master Bath Remodel

Boardwalk Builders

Large beach style master bathroom in Other with blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, travertine floors, granite benchtops and an open shower.

Captivating Craftsman

12/12 Architects & Planners

New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.

Ahh-inspired Bathroom

BJOID Inc.

This client wanted a relaxing bathroom that brought the ocean to Waterloo, Ontario. The wavy tile in the shower, and the glass teardrop accents in the niche and behind both his & her vanities showcase the movement and sheen of the water, and the soft blue and grey colour scheme allow a warm and cozy, yet fresh feeling overall. The hexagon marble tile on the shower floor was copied behind the soaker tub to define the space, and the furniture style cabinets from Casey’s Creative Kitchens offer an authentic classic look. The oil-rubbed finishes were carried throughout for consistency, and add a true luxury to the bathroom. The client mentioned, ‘…this is an amazing shower’ – the fixtures from Delta offer flexibility and customization. Fantasy Brown granite was used, and inhibites the movement of a stream, bringing together the browns, creams, whites blues and greens. The tile floor has a sandy texture and colour, and gives the feeling of being at the beach. With the sea-inspired colour scheme, and numerous textures and patterns, this bathroom is the perfect oasis from the everyday.

Beach Bungalow

Natasha Habermann Studio

Outdoor shower with plants
Inspiration for a small beach style bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors and granite benchtops.

Classic South Hill update & addition

JMT Builders

Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and marble floors.

Private Wooded Retreat

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Small arts and crafts master bathroom in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Granite 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.