Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Putney

Urban Project Management & Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, green walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom, Contemporary

Designhouse Kitchen and Bath, LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, green walls and dark hardwood floors.

Fenlon House

Martin Fenlon Architecture

Zach Lipp
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, dark hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

Master Suite Makeover | San Francisco, CA

Seldin Design Studios

Rachel Seldin
Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, matchstick tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white tile and dark hardwood floors.

Down to Earth; Upon a Hill

M&S Paris Construction Inc

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, green tile, white tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Baths

KF Walter Homes

Kevin J. Rose Media (kevinjrose.com)
Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, granite benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, dark hardwood floors and a vessel sink.

The Carson Woolstore

TONIC Design

Angus Martin
Inspiration for an expansive industrial master bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, black tile, black and white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops and black floor.

North Georgia Mountain Home

Craig Alan Homes, Inc

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Hidden Gem in Tenafly

ECS Homes

Timeless beauty with a stained and distressed concrete butcher block and paneled appliances.
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and matchstick tile.

Fairway Drive

Berglund Architects

Ric Stovall
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

New

Mosaic Tile Outlet

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Bathrooms

Tile Elements

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with black and white tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and granite benchtops.

New Project

Lux Homes

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Arabella Lodges - Under the Gondola - Steamboat Springs, Co

Steamboat Interiors, Corp.

Modern contemporary bathroom. And a matchbook tile backsplash over the gorgeous marble countertop.
Design ideas for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and marble benchtops.

Sand Dollar Tile & Designs

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

HAMPTONS TRANSITIONAL COLLECTORS

Dee Ann Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, white tile, matchstick tile, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Elmwood - Traditional Craftsman

Visbeen Architects

Photographer: M Buck Studios
This is an example of an arts and crafts bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and brown floor.

New Build, Calgary AB

Siena Signature Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Putney

Urban Project Management & Construction

Large transitional master bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, green walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.