Photo of a beach style bathroom in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Polished Farmhouse

Alison Kandler Interior Design

John Ellis for Country Living
Inspiration for a mid-sized country kids wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, subway tile, blue walls, painted wood floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white tile and multi-coloured floor.

Bathroom

Nick Leith-Smith Architecture + Design

Sarah Hogan, Mary Weaver, Living etc
Inspiration for a small eclectic kids bathroom in London with blue walls, marble floors, glass-front cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, a console sink and marble benchtops.

Classic & Serene PVB

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskell Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, an undermount sink and dark wood cabinets.

Harbour Point Marina

Krista + Home

A spa like master bath retreat with double sinks, gray cabinetry, aqua linen wallpaper and a huge shower oasis. Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman. Photos by Troy Campbell. Krista Watterworth Design Studio, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Water Mill Residence

Amy Lau Design

Warm and vivacious Hamptons residence designed for discerning art collectors harnesses the property’s natural light, adorned by exclusive, one of a kind pieces that create uniquely charismatic and unexpected spaces. Photography by Thomas Loof.

Fairview Transitional Custom Home

Traci Connell Interiors

This light and airy guest bathroom was perfectly brought together with the combination of the blue glass tile and patterned light blue wallpaper. The custom vanity fit the space in order to provide function and design.

Elm Creek Whole House by CROSS

CROSS

Traditional bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, white tile, blue walls and white floor.

Hillgrove Project

Tim Barber Architects

Karyn Millet Photography
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink and blue walls.

Oak Hill Bathroom

Skelly Build

This bathroom remodel included a tub to shower conversion with a black and white vertical tile design, a herringbone design, shaker cabinets, and fun patterned wallpaper. All of these elements work together to create an inviting guest bathroom space! Construction: Skelly Home Renovations; Design: Maureen Stevens; Sophie Epton Photography

Bathrooms

C&M Woodworking

Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, mosaic tile floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Sanibel Island

Regan Wood Photography

Design ideas for an asian bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a vessel sink and white benchtops.

Rénovation décoration maison 50's

Fusion D

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Bordeaux with white tile, blue walls and a pedestal sink.

Traditional Georgian Manse, Full Home Design

User

A soft aqua blue and metallic gold wallcovering wraps this serene master bathroom. Antique brass hardware adorning the cream cabinetry adds lustrous sheen. Sitting atop the ivory tiled floor is a distressed black Chippendale bench covered in a knot-inspired print of greyed aqua and green.

Total Renovation - Intown Atlanta

Beth Kooby Design

jeff herr photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Atlanta with a trough sink, concrete benchtops, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Another Fabulous Redesign

Deanna's Interior Designs

Mike Irby Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Philadelphia with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, an alcove shower, beige tile, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Chalet en Aravaca

Octavian Craciun

Octavian Craciun
Inspiration for a small eclectic bathroom in Madrid with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a console sink and brown floor.

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.