Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Geoffrey

Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

The ensuite features a custom vanity and mirror in solid walnut. Custom pulls are thoughtfully considered as part of the design, integrated into the drawer fronts. Photo by Scott Norsworthy

Tarrytown Phase II Guest Suite

Webber + Studio, Architects

© Paul Bardagjy Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Austin with mosaic tile, an open shower, an undermount sink, grey walls, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile floors, gray tile, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets and brown benchtops.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Floors tiled in 'Lombardo' hexagon mosaic honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Shower wall tiled in 'Lombardo' large format honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Brassware is by Gessi in the finish 706 (Blackened Chrome) | Bronze mirror feature wall comprised of 3 bevelled panels | Custom vanity unit and cabinetry made by Luxe Projects London | Stone sink fabricated by AC Stone & Ceramic out of Oribico marble

Tropical Resort Style Bathroom

Style Heights

This is an example of a tropical bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtops.

Shelmore Renovation, I'On

Delpino Custom Homes

Photography by Colin Grey Voigt
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Charleston with white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor and brown benchtops.

Bathrooms

Jobe Corral Architects

Photos by Casey Woods
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Austin with wood benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, brown tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, blue floor and brown benchtops.

Master bathroom after

Michael Buss Architects, Ltd

Paul Nicol
Inspiration for a country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, black floor and brown benchtops.

Canyon Oak

JWT Associates

Lee Manning Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, black and white tile, a shower curtain, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

A Compact Modern Bathroom for a Teenager

Amazing Spaces

Talk about your small spaces. In this case we had to squeeze a full bath into a powder room-sized room of only 5’ x 7’. The ceiling height also comes into play sloping downward from 90” to 71” under the roof of a second floor dormer in this Cape-style home. We stripped the room bare and scrutinized how we could minimize the visual impact of each necessary bathroom utility. The bathroom was transitioning along with its occupant from young boy to teenager. The existing bathtub and shower curtain by far took up the most visual space within the room. Eliminating the tub and introducing a curbless shower with sliding glass shower doors greatly enlarged the room. Now that the floor seamlessly flows through out the room it magically feels larger. We further enhanced this concept with a floating vanity. Although a bit smaller than before, it along with the new wall-mounted medicine cabinet sufficiently handles all storage needs. We chose a comfort height toilet with a short tank so that we could extend the wood countertop completely across the sink wall. The longer countertop creates opportunity for decorative effects while creating the illusion of a larger space. Floating shelves to the right of the vanity house more nooks for storage and hide a pop-out electrical outlet. The clefted slate target wall in the shower sets up the modern yet rustic aesthetic of this bathroom, further enhanced by a chipped high gloss stone floor and wire brushed wood countertop. I think it is the style and placement of the wall sconces (rated for wet environments) that really make this space unique. White ceiling tile keeps the shower area functional while allowing us to extend the white along the rest of the ceiling and partially down the sink wall – again a room-expanding trick. This is a small room that makes a big splash!

Selected Works

MAYKA

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, black tile and mosaic tile floors.

Project for RiseDandD

Anna Stathaki | Photography

©Anna Stathaki
Eclectic 3/4 bathroom in London with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Breckenridge Revival Homestead

Trilogy Partners

Design and Inspiration of this cowboy bathroom by Trilogy Partners. The faucet by Sonoma Gorge. Material selections by Trilogy Partners and the owner. Photo Credit: Michael Yearout

Greenwood Village Master Bath with Freestanding Soaking Tub

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Stone Mosaic Tile floors, marble countertops and backsplash and white painted raised panel cabinets in this luxurious master bathroom with freestanding soaking tub in Greenwood Village Colorado.

Rosemount Project

Seachange Builders

Tim McIvor
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower, ceramic tile, a vessel sink and brown benchtops.

Contemporary Muskoka Cottage

User

Michelle Peek Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink and brown benchtops.

Cole Valley

Dijeau Poage Construction

David Duncan Livingston
Contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a claw-foot tub, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and brown benchtops.

Spinney Project

CHIZLD Design & Construction Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

The Urban Industrial style in this bathroom is a match made in heaven

SMS Projects

Urban Industrial style in this bathroom is a match made in heaven, with a sleek modern space infusing bold character and a sense of history. SMS Projects

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Floors and Brown 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.