Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, black and white tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, cement tile, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black walls, slate floors, marble benchtops and black floor.

Barton Creek || New Construction || Austin, Texas || Master Bathroom

Etch Design Group

Mia Baxter Smail
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, cement tile, porcelain floors and marble benchtops.

Big Carnelian Lake Bathrooms

Novare Renovation & Design

Troy Theis Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, copper benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

San Francisco Modern Condo

Hearth Design

Gillian Walsworth Photography
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, white tile, white walls, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, cement tile and cement tiles.

COOGEE RESIDENCE

Studio Trio

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, gray tile, cement tile, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

French Country Bath & Walk-in Closet

Thompson Construction

Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Melshire Master Suite

Alair Homes Plano

This once dated master suite is now a bright and eclectic space with influence from the homeowners travels abroad. We transformed their overly large bathroom with dysfunctional square footage into cohesive space meant for luxury. We created a large open, walk in shower adorned by a leathered stone slab. The new master closet is adorned with warmth from bird wallpaper and a robin's egg blue chest. We were able to create another bedroom from the excess space in the redesign. The frosted glass french doors, blue walls and special wall paper tie into the feel of the home. In the bathroom, the Bain Ultra freestanding tub below is the focal point of this new space. We mixed metals throughout the space that just work to add detail and unique touches throughout. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

De Haro House

Levy Art + Architecture

Cesar Rubio
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a shower curtain, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

ARCHITECT'S EVOLVING HOME

Ellis Architects

Kat Alves
Transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with cement tile, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, black and white tile and a hinged shower door.

Master bathroom

Azman Architects

A sloped roof was utilised in the bathroom to ensure the master bedroom was of a generous size. Photography: Ben Blossom
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in London with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, cement tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Bellevue Newport Shores Whole House Remodel

Riddle Construction & Design

This is an example of a large transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Antique Wide Plank – Mono – Hampstead Heath, North London

The Wood Galleries

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink and slate.

Ultimate man cave and sports car showcase

TR Design-Build Firm

Ultimate man cave and sports car showcase. Photos by Paul Johnson
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in New York with an urinal, pebble tile floors and slate.

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Cliffside Farmhouse

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, black and white tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, planked wall panelling and a built-in vanity.

Main St, Lilydale

M.J.Harris Group

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Remodeling

PRG Home Improvement LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Baltimore with dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Karine et Damien

Charlotte Fequet

Rénovation d'un appartement en duplex de 200m2 dans le 17ème arrondissement de Paris. Design Charlotte Féquet & Laurie Mazit. Photos Laura Jacques.

Hamilton Bathroom Reno

Right Angle Kitchens

With the help of E.Byrne Construction, we took this bathroom from builder grade basics to serene escape. Nothing compares to soaking in this tub after a long day. Organic perfection.

House in the Woods - Portersville, PA

Gaskill Architecture

geothermal, green design, Marvin windows, polished concrete, sustainable design, timber frame
This is an example of a large country master wet room bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, gray tile, slate, pebble tile floors, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Cement Tile and Slate

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.