foto Giulio Oriani The bathroom with white tiles and blue walls
Small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Milan with blue walls, multi-coloured floor, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic floors and a hinged shower door.

Amenia Farmhouse

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Rue Magazine

HGTV Bathrooms

Soko Design

Bethany Nauert
Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom in Blue

De Meza + Architecture

An Architect's bathroom added to the top floor of a beautiful home. Clean lines and cool colors are employed to create a perfect balance of soft and hard. Tile work and cabinetry provide great contrast and ground the space. Photographer: Dean Birinyi

Cavender Basement

Hart & Lock Design

Mimi Erickson
Country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Small bathroom but with some creative design, ... so much impact!

Eye 4 Detail

Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Very Small Master Bath - Conversion from 1/2 Bath

Bay Area Home Design

A small traditional full bathroom in a SF condo, converted from a 3.5’x8’ corridor washroom, features Calcutta marble counter, Calcutta marble mosaic floors, Italian subway tiles, Huntwood custom cabinets with custom design pullout laundry under the sink and a plenty of storage; wall mounted faucet and a Rohl shower set.

1800's Victorian Remodel/Extension

Little John Remodeling, Inc

Krista Boland
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Westholme Bath

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

This small bathroom previously had a 3/4 shower. The bath was reconfigured to include a tub/shower combination. The square arch over the tub conceals a shower curtain rod. Carrara stone vanity top and tub deck along with the mosaic floor and subway tile give timeless polished and elegance to this small space. photo by Holly Lepere

Bathroom Renovations

L. Thibeault & Assoc. LLC

Large traditional master bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, marble, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Elwood Bamboo Bathroom

Camilla Molders Design

Camilla Molders Design offers bold original designs that balance creativity with practicality. Residential Interior Design & Decoration project by Camilla Molders Design

Yalecrest Residence

Christa Pirl Interiors

An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty

Nautical Charm

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Showplace Wood Cabinets, Painted Maple Cabinets, White Cabinets, Furniture Style Vanity, Cararra Marble Countertops, Undermount Sink, Stainless Steel Fixture, Mirrored Medicine Cabinet, Sconce Lighting, Nautical Design, Crown Molding, Navy Blue Paint, Porcelain Tile Flooring, ADA Shower, Barrier Free Shower, Best Bath Shower, L-Shaped Shower Curtain, Tile Wainscott, Kohler Toilet, Lighthouses

Traditional Master Bathroom

Normandy Remodeling

Normandy Designer Vince Weber was able to maximize the potential of the space by creating a corner walk in shower and angled tub with tub deck in this master suite. He was able to create the spa like aesthetic these homeowners had hoped for and a calming retreat, while keeping with the style of the home as well.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Carrara Marble is used as an elegant touch to the shower curb for this walk-in shower.
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.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Z Collection Candy ceramic tile in ‘Ocean’ is used for the lower half of the walk-in shower and the upper is from Daltile Miramo Fan Mosaic in ‘Aqua’.

European Neo-Classicism

O&A Design

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Uptown Townhome

Universal Stone

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Zen Garden Bathroom

NG Platinum Homes

This bathroom was completely gutted out and remodeled with floating vanity, small windows, opened doorways and a powder blue coating on the walls.
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

All Cabinet Styles 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.