Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rustic Contemporary Bathroom

Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.

Rustic bathroom vanity with contemporary vessel sink, alcove bath, and skylight. Photo by Eric Levin Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Boston with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Bathroom in Blue

De Meza + Architecture

An Architect's bathroom added to the top floor of a beautiful home. Clean lines and cool colors are employed to create a perfect balance of soft and hard. Tile work and cabinetry provide great contrast and ground the space. Photographer: Dean Birinyi

Newport Master Bathroom

Bolen Designs

In this beautifully updated master bath, we removed the existing tub to create a walk-in shower. Modern floating vanities with a distressed white oak finish, topped with white quartz countertops and finished with brushed gold fixtures, this bathroom has it all - including touch LED lighted mirrors and a heated towel rack. The matching wood ceiling in the shower adds yet another layer of luxury to this spa-like retreat.

Monochromatic Master Reno

Refined House, LLC

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Skeen Basement

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Kris Palen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, glass tile, blue walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, blue tile, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and open cabinets.

East McClintock

ShowerandBath.com

This is an example of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Barrow Building Group

Minette Hand Photography

Minette Hand Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country bathroom in Charleston with a drop-in sink, a freestanding tub, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, distressed cabinets, open cabinets, gray tile, marble and white floor.

New England Style Home West Sussex

Randell Design Group

Guest bathroom. Light and airy renovation of coastal West Sussex home. Architecture by Randell Design Group. Interior design by Driftwood and Velvet Interiors.

Beautiful by the Sea

Town & Country Kitchen and Bath

Distressed vanity with nautical accents for the kids bath. Vintage tile and light fixtures in keeping with the feel of the home.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white tile, distressed cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

Suede Honed 12×12 Marble Tiles

StoneTileDepot

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, blue walls, marble floors and beige floor.

Piela Projects Clearwater Beach

Schoeman Construction

Double Vanity with Drop in Sinks & Shaker Style Cabinetry Glass Mosaic Splash
Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Tampa with louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Guest Bath in Luxe Transitional Hi-Rise Residence

Dona Rosene Interiors

GUEST BATH- Interior Design by Dona Rosene Interiors; Faux Finish on Cabinets by HoldenArt Studio. Photography by Michael Hunter
Large transitional bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Eucalyptus Hill

Hill & Co Design

KatRoosHill Design, David Palermo Photography
Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Santa Barbara with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

SKY GARDEN

EMETS ARCHITECTS

Ванная комната в загородном доме.
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Alexander Julian Estate

Alexander Julian Couture Furniture

This is an example of a country bathroom in New York with distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, light hardwood floors and blue walls.

kansas city living

Janine Terstriep/The Decorative Touch Ltd

SPA master bath, part of a new addition in a beautiful community in Kansas City...Lock Lloyd
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Kansas City with distressed cabinets, beige tile, travertine, blue walls, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Modern Farmhouse New Build

Dream Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, orange floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom in Blue

De Meza + Architecture

Irwin Farmhouse

Irwin Construction, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Dallas with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Blue Walls

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.