Stacey Smith
Photo of a country bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, gray tile, green walls and marble floors.

Grandview

Knickerbocker Group

Rob Karosis
Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Portland Maine with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, subway tile, green walls and medium hardwood floors.

Washington DC Bathroom Remodel

Capital Area Remodeling, LLC

The clients owned a small 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Victorian-style 1910 rowhouse. Their goal was to maximize the functionality of their small single bathroom, and achieve a look they described as a “Victorian Jewel Box.” Jack & Jill entrances, double sinks & linen towers, and a 2-person tub/shower achieved the desired versatility and functionality. Varying tones of white create an expansive look without sacrificing visual interest, and Feng Shui concepts guided the placement of fixtures so that the space feels open and serene. The bathroom has the feel of a Victorian washroom, and the chrome and textured glass glint like jeweled accents Lee Love

Contemporary Kitchen and Master Bathroom Update

KitchensandClosets.com By K-One Floors, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, granite benchtops, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, green walls, vinyl floors, grey floor, a shower seat and vaulted.

Coconut - романтический лофт

ID Design | Irina Derbeneva

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Moscow with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and blue tile.

Wainsborough - Mountain Style Home

Visbeen Architects

Inspired by historic homes in America’s grand old neighborhoods, the Wainsborough combines the rich character and architectural craftsmanship of the past with contemporary conveniences. Perfect for today’s busy lifestyles, the home is the perfect blend of past and present. Touches of the ever-popular Shingle Style – from the cedar lap siding to the pitched roof – imbue the home with all-American charm without sacrificing modern convenience. Exterior highlights include stone detailing, multiple entries, transom windows and arched doorways. Inside, the home features a livable open floor plan as well as 10-foot ceilings. The kitchen, dining room and family room flow together, with a large fireplace and an inviting nearby deck. A children’s wing over the garage, a luxurious master suite and adaptable design elements give the floor plan the flexibility to adapt as a family’s needs change. “Right-size” rooms live large, but feel cozy. While the floor plan reflects a casual, family-friendly lifestyle, craftsmanship throughout includes interesting nooks and window seats, all hallmarks of the past. The main level includes a kitchen with a timeless character and architectural flair. Designed to function as a modern gathering room reflecting the trend toward the kitchen serving as the heart of the home, it features raised panel, hand-finished cabinetry and hidden, state-of-the-art appliances. Form is as important as function, with a central square-shaped island serving as a both entertaining and workspace. Custom-designed features include a pull-out bookshelf for cookbooks as well as a pull-out table for extra seating. Other first-floor highlights include a dining area with a bay window, a welcoming hearth room with fireplace, a convenient office and a handy family mud room near the side entrance. A music room off the great room adds an elegant touch to this otherwise comfortable, casual home. Upstairs, a large master suite and master bath ensures privacy. Three additional children’s bedrooms are located in a separate wing over the garage. The lower level features a large family room and adjacent home theater, a guest room and bath and a convenient wine and wet bar.

Turn of the Century Remodel

JALIN Design, LLC

Stuart Lorenz Photograpghy
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with mosaic tile, a vessel sink, green walls, mosaic tile floors and granite benchtops.

A Color Story

Big Sky Design

Expansive eclectic master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

FLIC

GokoStudio

Fotografía: Valentín Hincû
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Barcelona with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, green tile, green walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, an enclosed toilet and a single vanity.

Дом отдыха в г. Крым

Kamila Kovalevskaya

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, wood benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity, a floating vanity, exposed beam, wallpaper, dark wood cabinets and a vessel sink.

Bathroom for Baby

Angela Bourne

The use of compact fixtures was the only way to make this bathroom fit. The corner baby tub is the perfect size for one child and converts to a stand up shower when baby is older. The tank for the toilet is contained within the wall providing much needed extra inches in front of the bowl and giving the illusion of more floor space. The mirrors on the wall are positioned to resemble a paw print. The addition of blue and green accents keeps the white bathroom from becoming too stark.

Zen Bath

Erica Islas / EMI Interior Design, Inc.

Simple Powder bath, wall hung toilet Photography by David Young-Wolff
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, green walls and pebble tile floors.

Bathroom Design, Tring

Susie McKechnie Interiors

Country style bathroom with painted MDF beadboard panelling. Patterned porcelain tiles and bespoke painted vanity unit.
This is an example of a country master bathroom in Hertfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Javier & Marcelo

osb arquitectos

Cuarto de baño en suite. Paredes de spatolato en tonos grises-beiges y techo de madera visto.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean 3/4 wet room bathroom in Valencia with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Rustic master bath

Domistyle Design

Jim Wright Smith
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Seattle with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, green walls and slate floors.

Northwest Guest Bathroom

Estate Homes

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, slate floors, soapstone benchtops and green walls.

Coburg Frieze

Mihaly Slocombe

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Guest Room Half Bath

Dovetail Decor Interiors

A small half bath now feels roomy with this custom built, open style, and distressed vanity. The bold patterned porcelain tile is set on the floor and up the entire sink wall. Radiant floor heating warms this cozy space.

A Colourful Modern Hampstead Family Home

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

This is an example of a large modern kids bathroom in London with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Property Brothers At Home: Drew's Honeymoon House

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Green Walls and a Vessel Sink

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.