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

Eight Room Upper West Side

Weil Friedman Architects

The expanded primary bath includes a large shower with built-in thassos marble bench.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, glass benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

CLF9

co.arch studio

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, cement tile, cement tiles, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, blue benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

MARAIS

Studio Yzé

Rénovation d'un triplex de 70m² dans un Hôtel Particulier situé dans le Marais. Le premier enjeu de ce projet était de retravailler et redéfinir l'usage de chacun des espaces de l'appartement. Le jeune couple souhaitait également pouvoir recevoir du monde tout en permettant à chacun de rester indépendant et garder son intimité. Ainsi, chaque étage de ce triplex offre un grand volume dans lequel vient s'insérer un usage : Au premier étage, l'espace nuit, avec chambre et salle d'eau attenante. Au rez-de-chaussée, l'ancien séjour/cuisine devient une cuisine à part entière En cours anglaise, l'ancienne chambre devient un salon avec une salle de bain attenante qui permet ainsi de recevoir aisément du monde. Les volumes de cet appartement sont baignés d'une belle lumière naturelle qui a permis d'affirmer une palette de couleurs variée dans l'ensemble des pièces de vie. Les couleurs intenses gagnent en profondeur en se confrontant à des matières plus nuancées comme le marbre qui confèrent une certaine sobriété aux espaces. Dans un jeu de variations permanentes, le clair-obscur révèle les contrastes de couleurs et de formes et confère à cet appartement une atmosphère à la fois douce et élégante.

Casa AJ

ARCHITREK | Andrea Bonetti Architecture

Inspiration for a modern 3/4 bathroom in Milan with a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Costa Mesa Guest Bathroom

Inspire Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

Ensuite

Skyring Architects

Mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Brisbane with medium wood cabinets, beige tile, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, an alcove tub, an integrated sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Transitional Bathroom Remodel

Concord Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master wet room bathroom in Louisville with a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

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.

Contemporary Bath Renovation

The Nielsen Collection

Photos by Christi Nielsen
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, green tile, pebble tile, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink and glass 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.

South Kensington

Bastet Design House

A light palette with very minimal brass fixtures, making the Tadelakt and the booked match wall the true stars. Perhaps it’s because of its exotic provenance or perhaps because it connects us to nature, but tadelakt is is one of our favorite material so far. A plaster that has a special application and finish, Tadelakt was originally invented and used by the Berbers in Morocco. It was used for walls, sinks, showers and drinking vessels. It feels both sophisticated and rudimentary at the same time.

Abacoa Complete Home Renovation

Island Time Renovation & Design

Inspiration for a large modern kids bathroom in Miami with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, white walls, an undermount sink, glass benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Carriage Road, Framingham, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Appartamento a Milano Santa Maria delle Grazie

Giuliana Maffeis Architect

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, beige walls, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, beige benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and an open shower.

Chicago Views

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Neil Sy
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, glass benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Spanish Mediterranean Masterpiece | Cherry Hills Village Buell Mansion Colorado

Rachel Betz Luxury Real Estate Design/Development

Fabulous master bathroom suite with mix of rustic and traditional touches. Stone sink, glass countertop, huge mirrors, wall mount faucets, travertine stone floors, sconces.

Contemporary Bath Refresh

Urban Roost Interior Design

This is an example of a 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 single vanity and a floating vanity.

Residenza in zona bocconi

Caterina Martini

Bagno 1 - bagno interamente rivestito in microcemento colore grigio e pavimento in pietra vicentina. Doccia con bagno turco, controsoffitto con faretti e striscia led sopra il lavandino.

Lipscomb Residence

Borges + Associates Architects

Michael Stavaridis
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

All Showers Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.