This award winning small master bathroom has porcelain tiles with a warm Carrara look that creates a light, airy look. Stainless steel tiles create a horizontal rhythm and match the brushed nickle hardware. River rock on the shower floor massage feet while providing a nonskid surface. The custom vanity offers maximum storage space; the recessed medicine cabinet has an interior light that automatically turns on as well as an outlet shelf for charging shavers and toothbrushes. Photography Lauren Hagerstrom

Addition for In-law Apartment

Kate Cleveland Architect

Tom Crane Photography
Large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, grey walls, glass benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and grey floor.

Custom Master Bathroom - Bamboo

AMI Design

Oval tub with stone pebble bed below. Tan wall tiles. Light wood veneer compliments tan wall tiles. Glass shelves on both sides for storing towels and display. Modern chrome fixtures. His and hers vanities with symmetrical design on both sides. Oval tub and window is focal point upon entering this space.

Contemporary Bath Refresh

Urban Roost Interior Design

Contemporary bathroom in Seattle with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, glass benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a floating vanity and a single vanity.

A Modern Industrial Lakeside Renovation

Amazing Spaces

The tub was eliminated in favor of a large walk-in shower featuring double shower heads, multiple shower sprays, a steam unit, two wall-mounted teak seats, a curbless glass enclosure and a minimal infinity drain. Additional floor space in the design allowed us to create a separate water closet. A pocket door replaces a standard door so as not to interfere with either the open shelving next to the vanity or the water closet entrance. We kept the location of the skylight and added a new window for additional light and views to the yard. We responded to the client’s wish for a modern industrial aesthetic by featuring a large metal-clad double vanity and shelving units, wood porcelain wall tile, and a white glass vanity top. Special features include an electric towel warmer, medicine cabinets with integrated lighting, and a heated floor. Industrial style pendants flank the mirrors, completing the symmetry. Photo: Peter Krupenye

Penthouse 2 at Trump Hollywood

Natalia Neverko Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and glass benchtops.

Crisp and Clean Tile

Arley Wholesale - Montgomery

Arley Wholesale
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, white walls, a wall-mount toilet, porcelain floors, glass benchtops and white benchtops.

Luxury Italian Vanities by Karol

Exclusive Home Interiors

Cabinet: W47.24" X D15.74" X H15.74" includes sink. Sink: W23.62" X D15.74" Mirror: W47.24" X H15.74" Made in Italy. Delivery time: 10-12 weeks. Faucet not included. Color and finish can be adjusted.

Main Bath

Ballroom Baths & Home Design

Ballroom Baths & Home Design: Basket Weave Bath
This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Glittering Jewel Bath | Cambridge

Elza B. Design, Inc.

Jared Kuzia
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, glass benchtops, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green tile, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Georgian Family Home

NB Interiors UK

Family Bathroom
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Essex with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, glass benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bathroom with freestanding bathtub

Paradise City

Complete renovation of the master bedroom
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Rock Crystal Bath

Nancy Finneson | DeMane Design

The owners didn’t want plain Jane. We changed the layout, moved walls, added a skylight and changed everything . This small space needed a broad visual footprint to feel open. everything was raised off the floor.; wall hung toilet, and cabinetry, even a floating seat in the shower. Mix of materials, glass front vanity, integrated glass counter top, stone tile and porcelain tiles. All give tit a modern sleek look. The sconces look like rock crystals next to the recessed medicine cabinet. The shower has a curbless entry and is generous in size and comfort with a folding bench and handy niche.

Lower East Side Apartment

AMMOR Architecture LLP

Custom Bath renovation, custom Led mirror, concrete look tiles, lacquer cabinets, towel-bar door pull photo by Udom Surangsophon
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink and glass benchtops.

Compact Contemporary

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Everything about this bathroom was small, including the amount of storage. The homeowner’s wanted a new design for their Master Bathroom that would create the illusion of a larger space. With a sloped ceiling and a small footprint that could not be enlarged, Mary Maney had quite a challenge to meet all the storage needs that the homeowner’s requested. A fresh, contemporary color palette and contemporary designs for the plumbing fixtures were a must. To give the illusion of a larger space, a large format porcelain tile that looks like a natural white marble was selected for the floor and runs up one entire wall of the bathroom. A frameless shower door was added to give a clear view of the new tiled shower and shows off the iridescent glass tile on the back wall. The glass tile adds a glitzy shimmer to the room. A soft, blue paint color was selected for the walls and ceiling to coordinate with the tile. To open up the floor space as much as possible, a compact toilet was installed and a contemporary wall mounted vanity in a beautiful blue tone that accents the shower tile nicely. The floating vanity has one large drawer that pulls out and has hidden compartments and an electrical supply for a hair dryer and other hair care tools. Two side by-side recessed medicine cabinets visually open up the room and gain additional storage for make-up and hair care products. This Master Bathroom may be small in square footage, but it is now big on storage. With the soft blue and white color palette, the space is refreshing and the sleek contemporary plumbing fixtures add the element of contemporary design the homeowner’s were looking to achieve.

Nazareth Master Bathroom

Jarrett Design

A former client came to us to renovate her cramped master bathroom into a serene, spa-like setting. Armed with an inspiration photo from a magazine, we set out and commissioned a local, custom furniture maker to produce the cabinetry. The hand-distressed reclaimed wormy chestnut vanities and linen closet bring warmth to the space while the painted shiplap and white glass countertops brighten it up. Handmade subway tiles welcome you into the bright shower and wood-look porcelain tile offers a practical flooring solution that still softens the space. It’s not hard to imagine yourself soaking in the deep freestanding tub letting your troubles melt away. Matt Villano Photography

Oriental Warehouse Loft

Edmonds + Lee Architects

Bruce Damonte
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Interior spaces

Studio C Architecture & Interiors

A shaving sink in a walk in shower.
This is an example of a small modern kids bathroom in Birmingham with a vessel sink, glass benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain floors and ceramic tile.

Summer Winds Condo

OBX Interiors

Asia Evans Artistry Cabinets & Flooring provided by Heather Dean Thomas at Kellogg Design Center, Nags Head, NC
Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Bathroom

InDesign / Lori Ludwick

Bathroom features a glass shower stall, and door to outside shower.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, glass benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Porcelain Floors and Glass Benchtops

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.