Small contemporary master bathroom in Adelaide with blue tile, blue walls and terrazzo floors.

Maroubra 2021

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

EMERSON SMALL BATH

i.d. | interior design

Andrea Rugg Photography
Small traditional kids bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Ashland Elegance

Frenchs Cabinet Gallery llc

Unique French Country powder bath vanity by Koch is knotty alder with mesh inserts.
Bathroom in Nashville with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Marietta Master Math And Closet Renovation

John Rogers Renovations

This dreamy master bath remodel in East Cobb offers generous space without going overboard in square footage. The homeowner chose to go with a large double vanity with a custom seated space as well as a nice shower with custom features and decided to forgo the typical big soaking tub. The vanity area shown in the photos has plenty of storage within the wall cabinets and the large drawers below. The countertop is Cedar Brown slab marble with undermount sinks. The brushed nickel metal details were done to work with the theme through out the home. The floor is a 12x24 honed Crema Marfil. The stunning crystal chandelier draws the eye up and adds to the simplistic glamour of the bath. The shower was done with an elegant combination of tumbled and polished Crema Marfil, two rows of Emperador Light inlay and Mirage Glass Tiles, Flower Series, Polished.

California Cool

Blythe Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in San Diego with blue walls, grey floor, light wood cabinets, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

10th Avenue- House Remodel

North Bay Construction, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, an integrated sink, blue floor, a one-piece toilet, porcelain floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Cedar West

Tim Schollaart Builder LLC

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Bathroom Design

Tamara Marie Designs

Bathroom remodel. Wanted to keep the vintage charm with new refreshed finishes. New marble flooring, new claw foot tub, custom glass shower.
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling and recessed-panel cabinets.

Wyndmoor Residence bathroom

Hanson Fine Building

Photography: Barry Halkin
Traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with a claw-foot tub, subway tile, a wall-mount sink and blue walls.

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.

Heliotrope Coastal

Patterson Custom Homes

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink and white benchtops.

Takoma Park kitchen and kids' bathroom

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Small Bathroom Renovation

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Hallway bathroom. Simple clean materials
Design ideas for a small 3/4 bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Colby's Run

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photo: Tom Crane Photography
Traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

OCEAN BLUES

User

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Apartamento turístico Villa Olímpica

Monica Pla

Inspiration for an eclectic bathroom in Barcelona with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtops.

Bagno Casa Emmesse

ARCADE Progettazione Integrata

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Venice with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a bidet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an integrated sink and white benchtops.

Kiawah Renovation

Harper Construction Inc.

photos by William Quarles
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, blue walls, black floor and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls

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.