Photos by Jill Hughes
Large traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Tampa Transitional Whole House

S&W Kitchens

Rickie Agapito Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Staging

The Staging and Design House

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Burrell Beach House

APEX PLUMBING

Guest Bath.
This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with an alcove tub, white tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, a shower/bathtub combo, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

The Silver Leaf

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom guest bathroom with tile flooring and granite countertops.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Daniels Design & Remodeling Contemporary Bathrooms

Daniels Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in DC Metro with white cabinets, an open shower, beige walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche and a double vanity.

Hawthorne Park Ave

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Lassiter Photography
Small transitional kids bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mirror tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Rustic Bathroom

Pacific Coast Custom Design

Fun small bathroom remodel with transitional rustic look. We used porcelain wood looking tile on the shower walls with a nice curved bathtub. Running the wood planks on a diagonal really visually opens up this small space and makes the room visually interesting. The large shower niche with shelves gives plenty of space for all showering items. We updated the lighting in the shower area to brighten the space. Fun guest bathroom turned out great.

10 Windy Hill

Connecticut Heritage Homes Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain, vinyl floors and black floor.

Bathroom Remodel

Melanie Leeds Design

Teal Painted with coral accessories on a narrow table.
Small 3/4 bathroom in Oklahoma City with green cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Silver Leaf

Kessler Construction LLC

General Bate

Smokey Mountain Tops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and a niche.

Ridgefield, CT Modern Farmhouse

August Interiors

A CT farmhouse gets a modern, colorful update.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, glass sheet wall, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and brown benchtops.

Hall Bath Remodel - West Chester, PA

I.M. Contracting, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain, recessed-panel cabinets, subway tile, grey walls, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Farmhouse Style Guest Bathroom

Todd Homes

Guest bathroom with white painted shaker style cabinets, granite, framed mirror and bronze hardware.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, beige benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Small Bathroom Remodel

Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry

Photo of a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an alcove shower, white walls, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Kips Bay Decorator Show House Bathroom Suite

Urbanology Designs

For the Kips Bay Show House Dallas, our studio has envisioned a primary bathroom that is a daring and innovative fusion of ancient Roman bathhouse aesthetics and contemporary elegance. We enveloped the walls with traditional molding and millwork and ceilings in a rich chocolate hue to ensure the ambience resonates with warmth. A custom trough sink crafted from luxurious limestone plaster commands attention with its sculptural allure.

Бетон и металл в ванной комнате

Шакирова Елена

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Project 20

American Kitchen Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

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.