Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub and beige floor.

Sleek, Modern Master

Simply Baths & Kitchens

When Barry Miller of Simply Baths, Inc. first met with these Danbury, CT homeowners, they wanted to transform their 1950s master bathroom into a modern, luxurious space. To achieve the desired result, we eliminated a small linen closet in the hallway. Adding a mere 3 extra square feet of space allowed for a comfortable atmosphere and inspiring features. The new master bath boasts a roomy 6-by-3-foot shower stall with a dual showerhead and four body jets. A glass block window allows natural light into the space, and white pebble glass tiles accent the shower floor. Just an arm's length away, warm towels and a heated tile floor entice the homeowners. A one-piece clear glass countertop and sink is beautifully accented by lighted candles beneath, and the iridescent black tile on one full wall with coordinating accent strips dramatically contrasts the white wall tile. The contemporary theme offers maximum comfort and functionality. Not only is the new master bath more efficient and luxurious, but visitors tell the homeowners it belongs in a resort.

Torch Modern Chic

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink and concrete benchtops.

a Half Bath

Schumacher Interiors, LLC

We covered the whole wall behind the mirror with some gorgeous glass mosaic tile to give this tiny lav big style.
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

Bathroom Counter Tile

ABOLOS by GBM

Photo of a midcentury bathroom in Oklahoma City with tile benchtops, brown tile, glass tile and white walls.

Natural Lighting

SolarTex

Solatube
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

bouchet

Square One Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

Woking Wet Room

Inara Interiors Limited

The view from the shower area showing the shower alcoves and the basin area. The mirror has hidden storage behind it and the little marker lights in the alcove are on a PIR sensor switch so that they turn on at night automatically with movement.

Crenshaw Manor/Expo Line remodel

ArtCraft Homes LLC

From neglected hoarder house to showplace! This post-war traditional ranch was remodeled into a sophisticated contemporary home by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes, completed in 2013. Located in the Crenshaw Manor neighborhood of central Los Angeles with direct access to neighboring Culver City and downtown L.A. via the new Expo line. Space reconfiguration resulted in 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Features include all-new custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass tile bathrooms, and solid oak floors throughout. The private master retreat features its own glass-tiled en suite bathroom with dual vanities, generously-sized walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling and French doors to the expansive patio with a direct view to the distant Hollywood sign. Remodel by ArtCraft Homes. Staging by Leslie Whitlock. "After" photography by Marc Angeles of Unlimited Style.

Shower Floor Drain

dRemodeling

Complimenting the bathrooms minimalist design, the shower is drained utilized this sleek linear Edge Grate drain. Additionally, its stainless steel finish ties it into the showers stainless steel framing and vanities stainless steel drawer pulls

Daisy Gardens Bathroom White Flowers with Multi-colored Metallic Foil Centers

Susan Jablon

Our Daisy gardens glass tile with metallic multi-colored centers gives this bathroom design a fun whymsical flair.
Small transitional master bathroom in Orange County with an open shower, multi-coloured tile, glass tile and white walls.

Smith Residence

PINNELLA KAHNG architecture studio LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Tempest TileRoom

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Portland with a corner tub, glass tile, granite benchtops and brown walls.

Boys Bath

d KISER design.construct, inc.

design by A Larsen INC cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. photography by Colin Conces
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Woking Wet Room

Inara Interiors Limited

The view of the basin area and w/c. The lower shelf has marker lights underneath it which turn on with movement via a PIR sensor. The mirror has hidden storage built into the wall with shelves and a shaver socket.

Beach Inspired Powder Room

Criner Remodeling

Photography: Joёlle Mclaughlin
Inspiration for a small beach style bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Denver Santorini Inspired Bathroom

TVL Creative Ltd.

This wonderful Denver bathroom is a relaxing retreat in an urban environment! Our client wanted a deep blue escape, and we achieved that through various aesthetic applications. Deep blue painted walls and dancing blue glass mosaic move throughout the space. We introduced concrete-look floor tiles for a bit of natural stone earthiness. The rich colors are contrasted by sharp whites and bright chromes.

La Jolla Blvd.

Jeanne Liem Architecture + Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Lakefront Modern

Jody Sprock Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, grey walls, an integrated sink, a sliding shower screen, black tile, glass tile and wood benchtops.

Art Deco Apartment Renovation

DAS Studio

Stefanie Werner
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.