Large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, gray tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Eleanor Street #1

Open Door Architecture

Photo credit: Denise Retallack Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Other with a pedestal sink, subway tile, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors and a shower/bathtub combo.

Portfolio

Ross Thiele & Son

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Diego with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom

Joni Spear Interior Design

Frosted pocket doors seductively invite you into this master bath retreat. Marble flooring meticulously cut into a herringbone pattern draws your eye to the stunning Victoria and Albert soaking tub. The window shades filter the natural light to produce a romantic quality to this spa-like oasis. Toulouse Victoria & Albert Tub Ann Sacks Tile (walls are White Thassos, floor is Asher Grey and shower floor is White Thassos/Celeste Blue Basket weave) JADO Floor mounted tub fill in polished chrome Paint is Sherwin Williams "Waterscape" #SW6470 Matthew Harrer Photography

Dramatic Bathroom Renovations

The Home Doctors Inc

The Home Doctors Inc
Photo of a small eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Discovery Point

HT Home Design

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Sacramento with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, louvered cabinets and blue walls.

Bath 11084

J.S. Brown & Co.

Westerville Ohio Master Bath designed by J.S. Brown & Co. Photographed by Daniel Feldkamp of Visual Edge studios for Housetrends Magazine Columbus.
Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Columbus with a pedestal sink, furniture-like cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls and marble floors.

Bethesda

Liz Levin Interiors

Peaceful, seaside neutrals define the mood of this custom home in Bethesda. Mixing modern lines with classic style, this home boasts timeless elegance. Photos by Angie Seckinger.

Beach Style Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, blue floor, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops and brown benchtops.

Master Bathroom and Closet Suite

Crespo Design Group

This Master Bathroom was a small narrow room, that also included a small walk-in closet and linen closet. We redesigned the bathroom layout and accessed the guest bedroom adjacent to create a stunning Master Bathroom suite, complete with full walk-in custom closet and dressing area. Custom cabinetry was designed to create fabulous clean lines, with detailed hardware and custom upper cabinets for hidden storage. The cabinet was given a delicate rub-through finish with a light blue background shown subtly through the rub-through process, to compliment the walls, and them finished with an overall cream to compliment the lighting, tub and basins. All lighting was carefully selected to accent the space while recessed cans were relocated to provide better lighting dispersed more evenly throughout the space. White carrera marble was custom cut and beveled to create a seamless transition throughout the room and enlarge the entire space.

Bathroom Renovation

Normandy Remodeling

This bathroom was part of an addition to a home on Chicago's North Shore. The seemless addition was created by Award Winning Normandy Designer Vince Weber. The dark stained vanity adds contrast to the master bathroom against the powder blue painted walls. The soft bathroom lighting enhances the spa like space even further.

Traditional Subway Tile Bathroom

Four Brothers Design + Build

Traditional subway tile makes this bathroom special.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in DC Metro with subway tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors and a pedestal sink.

Kid's Bathroom

Great Rooms Building Group

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.

White Rock

Enviable Designs Inc.

Double sinks sit below glimmering mirrors, illuminated by crystal sconces.Photography by Vicky Tan
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Vancouver with mosaic tile, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, white tile, blue walls, marble floors and an undermount sink.

Yarrow Point - Northwest Modern Bathroom

Lee Edwards - residential design

This Northwest Modern design used natural cedar siding, structural insulated panels, board form concrete, permeable pavers, a glass ceiling + floor and a residential elevator to offer sustainable luxury for our clients.

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.

Mohilla

Kaamer Design

This is an example of a contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Monty Bathroom and En Suite Renovation

GDP Interior Design

A touch of the coastal vibe. Navy VJ panels with blue tiles to match, offset by the beautiful light timber vanity and timber look floor tiles. Polished wall lights and classic look tap ware complete the look.

Pietralata

Archifacturing

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Rome with blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, pink tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.