When your primary bathroom isn't large, it's so important to address the storage needs. By taking out the built in tub, and adding in a freestanding tub, we were able to gain some length for our vanity. We removed the dropped soffit over the mirrors and in the shower to increase visual space and take advantage of the vaulted ceiling. Interest was added by mixing the finish of the fixtures. The shower and tub fixtures are Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass, and the faucets and all accessories are matte black. We used a patterned floor to create interest and a large format (24" x 48") tile to visually enlarge the shower. This primary bath is a mix of cools and warms and is now a high functioning space for the owners.

Attic Bath - Portland

Adapt Interior Design

Small attic bathroom with white vanity, quartz countertop, subway tile shower, patterned hex tile floor and grey walls
Small traditional kids bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Transitional Accessible Primary Bath

Neil Kelly Company

Transitional bathroom vanity with polished grey quartz countertop, dark blue cabinets with black hardware, Moen Doux faucets in black, Ann Sacks Savoy backsplash tile in cottonwood, 8"x8" patterned tile floor, and chic oval black framed mirrors by Paris Mirrors. Rain-textured glass shower wall, and a deep tray ceiling with a skylight.

The 5th Paradise Model ATU- Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This Paradise Model ATU is extra tall and grand! As you would in you have a couch for lounging, a 6 drawer dresser for clothing, and a seating area and closet that mirrors the kitchen. Quartz countertops waterfall over the side of the cabinets encasing them in stone. The custom kitchen cabinetry is sealed in a clear coat keeping the wood tone light. Black hardware accents with contrast to the light wood. A main-floor bedroom- no crawling in and out of bed. The wallpaper was an owner request; what do you think of their choice? The bathroom has natural edge Hawaiian mango wood slabs spanning the length of the bump-out: the vanity countertop and the shelf beneath. The entire bump-out-side wall is tiled floor to ceiling with a diamond print pattern. The shower follows the high contrast trend with one white wall and one black wall in matching square pearl finish. The warmth of the terra cotta floor adds earthy warmth that gives life to the wood. 3 wall lights hang down illuminating the vanity, though durning the day, you likely wont need it with the natural light shining in from two perfect angled long windows. This Paradise model was way customized. The biggest alterations were to remove the loft altogether and have one consistent roofline throughout. We were able to make the kitchen windows a bit taller because there was no loft we had to stay below over the kitchen. This ATU was perfect for an extra tall person. After editing out a loft, we had these big interior walls to work with and although we always have the high-up octagon windows on the interior walls to keep thing light and the flow coming through, we took it a step (or should I say foot) further and made the french pocket doors extra tall. This also made the shower wall tile and shower head extra tall. We added another ceiling fan above the kitchen and when all of those awning windows are opened up, all the hot air goes right up and out.

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Spa Bathroom

Imrie Design Studio

Modern master wet room bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Glen Road

risa boyer architecture

Midcentury master bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

ALGONQUIAN | Primary Bathroom Remodel

Designology Studio LLC

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Mt. Lookout Bungalow Bathroom

WARNDORF REMODEL & DESIGN

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and timber.

Herritage Green Ranch

TVL Creative Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Small white bathroom remodeling with Frameless Shower in Pasadena

Smart Remodeling LLC

The custom shower was with Frameless shower glass and border. The shower floor was from mosaic tile. We used natural stone and natural marble for the bathroom. With a single under-mount sink. Premade white cabinet shaker style, we customize it to fit the space. the bathroom contains a one-piece toilet. Small but functional design that meets customer expectations.

Bondi Bathroom

Caracalla Design and Renovation

A clean white modern classic style bathroom with wall to wall floating stone bench top. Thick limestone bench tops with light beige tones and textured features. Wall hung vanity cabinets with all doors, drawers and dress panels made from solid surface. Subtle detailed anodised aluminium u channel around windows and doors.

Oakcliff Drive

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

RENOVATION D'UNE SALLE DE DOUCHE

POSITIV'AGENCEMENT

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, red walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Bathroom Remodel

IHS Building and Remodeling, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted, planked wall panelling and engineered quartz benchtops.

Neutral & Natural in Lone Tree

à la carte DESIGN

Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in Denver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Carlton Bathroom

HDR Remodeling Inc.

A beautiful bathroom filled with various detail from wall to wall.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a bidet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, coffered and recessed-panel cabinets.

Arbor Forest

Galindo Group Consulting

Small modern master bathroom in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Freestanding Soaking Tub and Shower Enclosure in Primary Bath

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Adjacent to the spectacular soaking tub is the custom-designed glass shower enclosure, framed by smoke-colored wall and floor tile. Oak flooring and cabinetry blend easily with the teak ceiling soffit details. Architecture and interior design by Pierre Hoppenot, Studio PHH Architects.

20705

BERNHILL HOMES LLC

Shower
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom with an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, grey floor, an open shower and a shower seat.

All Ceiling Designs Bathroom Design Ideas with Ceramic Tile

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.