Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Custom Mediterranean in Richmond, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes
This is an example of a large mediterranean bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, stone tile, granite benchtops, brown benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Dallas, Texas | Stonegate - Elite Rome Secondary Bathroom

Brightland Homes

Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Glass Vessel Sink with Waterfall Faucet

Cal Green Remodeling

This beautiful vessels sink with waterfall faucet ads a pop of color in this high end bathroom remodel in Morgan hill California. This a part of a handicap bathroom designed and built by Cal Green Remodeling.

willow grove, silo

LaFosse Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Double Bathroom Remodel

JJ&T Construction and Electrical Contractors

Dominic Lee
Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Hollow Field - Hurricane Harvey Rebuild

Griffin Design

Designed by: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photos by: Desired Photo
Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a shower curtain, grey walls and grey benchtops.

Bunkroom bath

Seaside Construction - Custom Home Builder

Design ideas for a large beach style kids bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Something Blue!

Meyer Design

Added blue tile in the shower and around the mirror tie in the blue bring in that relaxing feeling from the bedroom. Photo Credit: Meyer Design
Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Small Townhouse Renovation

Gail Gross Design and Interiors

Mike Irby
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with beige floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

City Stage

Designed 2 Sell

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a shower curtain.

Friars Creek - Harrison 100

Omega Builders

Mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and a shower/bathtub combo.

The Adamick Residence

Adamick Architecture

Kid's Bathroom with Contemporary and traditional features (IMOTO Photo)
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New Orleans with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Bedford, Gray and White Bath

The Muir Showrooms

Swapping out the 66" bathtub for a 48" shower left room for a storage niche with shelves. A linear drain at one side of the shower is more comfortable underfoot than a central round or square drain.

Lancaster Small Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Gray subway tile and niche in shower
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Waban I

Michelle Markert Interiors

Kids bathroom in Waban, MA. Freestanding vanity by Bertch in Oak Shale with Polar White granite top. Floors, wall and tub surround in white haze marble. Wall color: Sherwin Williams Popular Gray. Mirror with Chevron pattern. Herringbone marble floor. Newport brass fixtures and accessories. Toto toilet. Kohler tub. Hudson Valley wall sconces.

Bathroom

Black Bear Village

Sparkling Bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Des Moines Craftsman

Structur Design + Interiors

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Omaha with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Gorgeous Transitional

Masters Properties, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Guest Bath

Echelon Custom Homes

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with granite benchtops and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and a Shower Curtain

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.