Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, matchstick tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

West Leederville (First Floor Wet Room Renovation)

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

Wet Room, Modern Wet Room, Small Wet Room Renovation, First Floor Wet Room, Second Story Wet Room Bathroom, Open Shower With Bath In Open Area, Real Timber Vanity, West Leederville Bathrooms

Willow

Haus Residential

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and matchstick tile.

Park Slope Apartment in Brooklyn, NY

TOLA architecture

Raeford Dwyer Photography
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Spa Style Bath Design in Springfield

Guthrie Kitchen and Bath Plus LLC

This contemporary bath design in Springfield is a relaxing retreat with a large shower, freestanding tub, and soothing color scheme. The custom alcove shower enclosure includes a Delta showerhead, recessed storage niche with glass shelves, and built-in shower bench. Stunning green glass wall tile from Lia turns this shower into an eye catching focal point. The American Standard freestanding bathtub pairs beautifully with an American Standard floor mounted tub filler faucet. The bathroom vanity is a Medallion Cabinetry white shaker style wall-mounted cabinet, which adds to the spa style atmosphere of this bathroom remodel. The vanity includes two Miseno rectangular undermount sinks with Miseno single lever faucets. The cabinetry is accented by Richelieu polished chrome hardware, as well as two round mirrors and vanity lights. The spacious design includes recessed shelves, perfect for storing spare linens or display items. This bathroom design is sure to be the ideal place to relax.

Via Serena Cottage

Wildheart Design

Complete remodel with safe, aging-in-place features and hotel style in the main bathroom.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, glass tile and a floating vanity.

Lake Travis Vacation Home

Custom Cabinets by Design

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

San Gorgonio Modern Wonder

Horizon Builders, Inc.

Guest bathroom with aqua large format subway tile in a stacked pattern. White quartz counter tops with white high gloss cabinetry. Shower screen.

Allenby

Four Blocks South

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Valle Vista House

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Sally Painter
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Portland with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Indlu Lamanzie

April Balliette

Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops and beige floor.

Modern Coastside Retreat

Bay Area Custom Homes, Inc.

Michele Lee Willson Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, glass tile, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Bishop

Charisma, the design experience

Contemporary master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, a double shower, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets and porcelain floors.

Modern Lines | Bath Remodel

User

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bathrooms

Lindsey Albrecht Design

Kim Serveau
Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Mountain Spa Master Bath for Her

Anne Grice Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, an alcove tub, limestone floors, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Hollycrest

Woodcreek Designs

Rachel Reed Photography
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Garden Suite

Story LLC

Our clients wanted to add on to their 1950's ranch house, but weren't sure whether to go up or out. We convinced them to go out, adding a Primary Suite addition with bathroom, walk-in closet, and spacious Bedroom with vaulted ceiling. To connect the addition with the main house, we provided plenty of light and a built-in bookshelf with detailed pendant at the end of the hall. The clients' style was decidedly peaceful, so we created a wet-room with green glass tile, a door to a small private garden, and a large fir slider door from the bedroom to a spacious deck. We also used Yakisugi siding on the exterior, adding depth and warmth to the addition. Our clients love using the tub while looking out on their private paradise!

Contemporary Renovation

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Every family home needs a bathtub and this one is clean and simple. It's faced with the same engineered quartz as the counter top and the hinged glass door allows for the beautiful glass tile and niche to be appreciated. Erika Bierman Photography

Marble Master Bathroom in San Diego

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

This remodel went from a tiny corner bathroom, to a charming full master bathroom with a large walk in closet. The Master Bathroom was over sized so we took space from the bedroom and closets to create a double vanity space with herringbone glass tile backsplash. We were able to fit in a linen cabinet with the new master shower layout for plenty of built-in storage. The bathroom are tiled with hex marble tile on the floor and herringbone marble tiles in the shower. Paired with the brass plumbing fixtures and hardware this master bathroom is a show stopper and will be cherished for years to come. Space Plans & Design, Interior Finishes by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath. Photography Gail Owens

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile and Glass 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.