Robert Schwerdt
This is an example of a large midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, green tile, beige walls, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, beige floor, a corner shower, an open shower and cement tile.

Blackheath family bathroom

Samantha Watkins McRae

the main bathroom was to be a timeless, elegant sanctuary, to create a sense of peace within a busy home. We chose a neutrality and understated colour palette which evokes a feeling a calm, and allows the brushed brass fittings and free standing bath to become the focus.

Textured Tile Shower

KraftMaster Renovations

Textured tile shower has a linear drain and a rainhead with a hand held, in addition to a shower niche and 2 benches for a relaxing shower experience. Photos by Chris Veith

Greystone Barn

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Austin Eterno Photography
This is an example of a country master bathroom in Philadelphia with black and white tile, black walls, a hinged shower door, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, cement tile, cement tiles, a trough sink and multi-coloured floor.

Woodrow Wilson Dr. (Hollywood Hills)

Creative Builders

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

123 House

Gradient Architecture PLLC

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with black and white tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, a trough sink and white floor.

Rénovation moderne d'une salle de bain

Mangrove Création

La surface était importante (9m2) et l'idée était de garder cette sensation d'espace tout en ayant un confort d'utilisation pour 2 personnes retraitées. On a crée une zone vestiaire, une tablette basse ds la douche ( hauteur définie avec Mme) pour se laver les pieds sans efforts, une niche haute pour les shampoings, une douche ouverte avec paroi transparente permettent de ne pas fermer l'espace.

Silk Building Condo

Hatchet Design Build

Concrete encaustic tiles in custom shower. Custom cherry vanity with trough sink. Brass lighting fixture from Sazerac Stitches. Nicholas Calcott Photography.

W. 24th Street

Element Design Group

Fully remodeled bathroom with walk-in shower for two featuring two oversized Dornbracht "Rain" shower heads, Duravit/Philipe Starck wall-mounted toilet, Keuco cabinetry, Walker Zanger Metal Tech tiles from floor to ceiling and radiant floor heating.

Moulin Joly -11ème

Architecte d'intérieur - Marion Dériot

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, blue tile, cement tile, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a hinged shower door and a trough sink.

Leucadia Beach Home

Streamline Development

Modern Master Bathroom with custom concrete Mexican tiles, floating teak bench in steam room with seamless indoor outdoor flow to outside shower and indoor shower

2021 Bel Air Bath Collection

Welcome Renovation

Bel Air - Serene Elegance. This collection was designed with cool tones and spa-like qualities to create a space that is timeless and forever elegant.

Our Work

Archmodern

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, cement tile, white walls, a trough sink and quartzite benchtops.

green laker residence 1

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sam van fleet
This is an example of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with green cabinets, tile benchtops, a trough sink, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, shaker cabinets and a hinged shower door.

Saphire Bath

CG&S Design-Build

Photography by Pauk Finkel
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, cement tile, white walls, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Umbau einer Loftetage in Kreuzberg

ATELIER RAUMFRAGEN

Photo of an industrial bathroom in Berlin with blue tile, black tile, white tile, cement tile, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a trough sink.

Japanese Soaking Tub Master Bath

Streamline Development

Photo of an expansive asian master bathroom in San Diego with a japanese tub, an open shower, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a trough sink and wood benchtops.

Woodrow Wilson Dr. (Hollywood Hills)

Creative Builders

Appartement de la 1ère division - Saint-Mandé

KAST DESIGN

Mid-sized modern 3/4 wet room bathroom in Paris with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a single vanity.

Midcentury Modern - Harlan

Shear Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Cement Tile and a Trough Sink

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.