Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, brown walls and travertine floors.

Little Big House

Lara Dutto, Laraarchitecture

Architect of Record: David Burton, Photographer: Jenny Pfeiffer
Midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, glass tile, blue walls and slate floors.

Oak Street Residence

Y.A. studio

Lucas Fladzinski
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors and brown benchtops.

Prefabricated glass block sections during a small San Diego shower installation

Innovate Building Solutions

This glass block wall was prefabricated in easy to install sections. Each panel is numbered to make the installation easier - almost as easy as putting a puzzle together

New Shower Renovation

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Studio 76 Home Photography The alcove shower includes a built-in seat and foot rests. Porcelain Italian rectangular tile is used with a pebbles tiled accent border installed vertically on floor to ceiling walls. The custom frameless shower door is by Reflections Glassworks with brushed nickel hardware and Moen "Voss" faucetry. A skylight provides natural light into this master bathroom.

Ocean Front Estate

User

His contemporary master bathroom.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Charlotte with an integrated sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Henry Clay

Spruce, LLC

This guest bathroom has white marble tile in the shower and small herringbone mosaic on the floor. The shower tile is taken all the way to the ceiling to emphasize height and create a larger volume in an otherwise small space. large 12 x24 marble tiles were cut down in three widths, to create a pleasing rhythm and pattern. The sink cabinet also has a marble top.

Tour of Homes 2014: #10 Bloedel Custom Homes, LLC

Cherry City Interiors & Design

Builder/Remodeler: Bloedel Custom Homes, LLC- Ryan Bloedel....Materials provided by: Cherry City Interiors & Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

P+P Home

Spry Architecture

Bath @ P+P Home
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, glass tile, white walls, concrete floors, multi-coloured tile, blue benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Master bath shower

Design Adventures, LLC

Jeffrey Butler Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Denver with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, green walls, ceramic floors and white cabinets.

Elegant Contemporary

Janet Brooks Design

A bathtub carved out of a single piece of granite rests in front of a huge shower with stacked pebble stone walls. Through the doors in the shower is a patio with an outdoor shower, for bathing in our gorgeous Arizona weather! Photographer: Mark Boisclair

San Diego Bathroom Remodel 2

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen

This small guest bathroom was remodeled with the intent to create a modern atmosphere. Floating vanity and a floating toilet complement the modern bathroom feel. With a touch of color on the vanity backsplash adds to the design of the shower tiling. www.remodelworks.com

Bathrooms

Alpine Timber Custom Builders and Remodeling

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Denver with a console sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile and glass tile.

KTOC Design Projects

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, glass tile and grey walls.

Highlands Industrial Loft Residence

Studio 10 Interior Design

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, orange walls and medium hardwood floors.

Robledo Residence - Bathroom

House of Amelia

Dan Piassick Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional bathroom in Dallas with an undermount tub, an alcove shower, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, glass tile, blue walls and marble floors.

CLIENTS HOME

FW Interiors Design

expansion of two room to create one large modern master bath
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, a drop-in sink and glass benchtops.

Contemporary bath

Wilkinson Design+Construction

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile and mosaic tile floors.

Mid-Century Ranch Bathroom

Angela Dechard Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, white tile, glass tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Pasadena

Ro | Rockett Design

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile and glass tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Glass Tile and Pebble 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.