A classic black and white bath, in a 1910 home photo by Michele Lee Willson
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, grey walls and a shower curtain.

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

Complete Bathroom remodeling

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Bathroom combination of the grey and light tiles with walking shower and dark wood appliance.
This is an example of a large modern bathroom in London with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Shorewood Vintage Bathroom

Story Hill Renovations LLC

This was a dated and rough space when we began. The plumbing was leaking and the tub surround was failing. The client wanted a bathroom that complimented the era of the home without going over budget. We tastefully designed the space with an eye on the character of the home and budget. We save the sink and tub from the recycling bin and refinished them both. The floor was refreshed with a good cleaning and some grout touch ups and tile replacement using tiles from under the toilet.

Hereford Road, London

Amberth

David Giles
Mid-sized traditional bathroom in London with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a pedestal sink and ceramic floors.

Beautiful Master Bathroom Remodel

Edge Construction

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a single vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Barry and Laura K small bathroom by Victor Smith

Victor Smith

Claw foot tub with black and white weave floor.
Design ideas for a small 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and multi-coloured floor.

Shades of Blue and Green

Home Restoration Services, Inc.

These homeowners wanted an elegant and highly-crafted second-floor bath remodel. Starting with custom tile, stone accents and custom cabinetry, the finishing touch was to install gorgeous fixtures by Rohl, DXV and a retro radiator spray-painted silver. Photos by Greg Schmidt.

Summercrest - Farmhouse Powder Room

MASH habitat Interiors

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Eclectic Townhouse

gramercydesign

photography by Matthew Placek
Large traditional master bathroom in New York with a claw-foot tub, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, green floor and a hinged shower door.

Art Deco Master Bath

Megan Markwardt

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Detroit with a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Lake View

JWT Associates

The tile in the kids' bath is all new, designed to look original to the 1936 home. The tile is from B&W Tile in Los Angeles.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, black floor and a shower curtain.

Lutherville Accessible Bathroom

Taylor Made Custom Contracting Inc.

This bath was created as part of a larger addition project, for a client's disabled son. The 5 ft. X 7 ft. roll-in shower provides plenty of room for movement and is equipped with height-appropriate fixtures such as nozzles, a grab bar, and a convenient shower niche. The wheelchair-friendly shower also includes a flat floor which allows water to drain in the middle and makes entering and exiting the shower area easy and safe.

Tour of Homes 2013: #3 Timbercraft Homes, INC

Cherry City Interiors & Design

Builder/Remodeler: Timbercraft Homes, INC- Eric Jensen....Materials provided by: Cherry City Interiors & Design....Photographs by: Shelli Dierck
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and tile benchtops.

Kiama Renovation - Bathroom

Architecture Republic

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Wollongong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Monty Bathroom and En Suite Renovation

GDP Interior Design

A touch of the coastal vibe. Navy VJ panels with blue tiles to match, offset by the beautiful light timber vanity and timber look floor tiles. Polished wall lights and classic look tap ware complete the look.

Shorewood Vintage Bathroom

Story Hill Renovations LLC

Full Home -Transitional Refresh

Twilly and Fig

This transitional guest bathroom features timeless white subway tile, contemporary grey fish scale banding, and a neutral patterned floor tile. Teal wallpaper, a custom embroidered shower treatment, and a nickel mirror give this bath sophistication and class. A contemporary polished chrome faucet and chrome vanity light add the finishing touch.

Summercrest - Farmhouse Powder Room

MASH habitat Interiors

Design ideas for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Placerita Canyon Ranch House

Marie Stewart Interiors

This bathroom was a dated mish-mash (see Before Pics!) We decided to design it with mission/arts & crafts style tiles & include the farmhouse window frame(s) that go throughout the house. It's a pretty space now!

Bathroom Design Ideas with Ceramic Floors and a Pedestal 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.