The walls and ceiling of this custom frameless steam shower are covered with Travertine Marble Slabs. Oil rubbed bronze Delta plumbing fixtures provide a choice for the showering experience. A Kohler whirlpool tub with a stimulating array of jets is centered in a custom Knotty Alder tub surround. A double French Vault Ceiling adds a spacious feeling to this master bathroom.

Des Moines, IA Guest Bathroom Remodel Eclectic

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

Photography: Paul Gates
Photo of an eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, green walls and marble floors.

Bonita Bay Guest Bath

Reed Design Build, LLC

How to transform that boring, dated guest bath into a fresh new space with Florida vacation atmosphere? Add light, glass, and texture all set against a soothing white palette. High gloss aqua glass in the shower creates an “under the sea” water experience. Removal of an existing linen closet visually opens the space, making room for a private grooming area and open shelving for towel storage in the shower room. Casual hooks for wet towels. Aqua basket weave glass backsplash at the vanity adds fun and light-reflecting texture. This “spa” like guest bath says relax and welcome to paradise. Interior Designer: Wanda Pfeiffer Photo credit: Naples Kenny

Kalahari Guest Bath

Latitude 39 Designs, LLC

Photo by Megan Bannon
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

Baylor

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph
Contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, an undermount sink and green walls.

Bluff Plantation

Frederick + Frederick Architects

Inspiration for a large traditional bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls and dark hardwood floors.

Salt Lake City to Philly

SG23 Design

Plate 3
This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, white tile, subway tile, green walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Primary Bathroom in NW Gainesville

Chinotto House Design Co.

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, marble, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

ADA Master Bath in Mays Landing

Sophia M. Amiano

When homeowners think ADA, they tend to get scared or even nervous, wanting their bathroom to be of course functional for everyday use but also be beautiful and magazine-worthy. Well, in this master bath, we did just that. Featuring a curbless shower creating a wet room, this shower creates easy access in and out of the shower for these homeowners. The shower design also incorporates a large bench to use if needed while showering. The grab bars in this space almost appear as if they are not there, blending right into the design of the other plumbing fixtures with their style and finish. Altogether, this master bath is a timeless space from its functional design to the stunning materials we used, from sleek grey stained cabinetry, classic granite countertops, elegant porcelain tile, and striking black matte fixtures.

Choice Master Bath

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

We removed a 20 year old garden tub and replaced with new cabinetry to provide additional storage. The shower was enlarged and a bench plus niche were added. All new tile and paint has given this master bath a fresh look.

Загородный дом в Маслово

BW buro

Small contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Hawthorne Home reno

Zapata Design, LLC

Lovely bathroom space was transformed for three generations. It includes heated floors and ease of use.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Portland with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Buena Vista Bathrooms

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Both the master bath and the guest bath were in dire need of a remodel. The guest bath was a much simpler project, basically replacing what was there in the same location with upgraded cabinets, tile, fittings fixtures and lighting. The most dramatic feature is the patterned floor tile and the navy blue painted ship lap wall behind the vanity. The master was another project. First, we enlarged the bathroom and an adjacent closet by straightening out the walls across the entire length of the bedroom. This gave us the space to create a lovely bathroom complete with a double bowl sink, medicine cabinet, wash let toilet and a beautiful shower.

Victorian Modern Bathroom Remodel

Balboa Design Group

Our clients wanted a REAL master bathroom with enough space for both of them to be in there at the same time. Their house, built in the 1940’s, still had plenty of the original charm, but also had plenty of its original tiny spaces that just aren’t very functional for modern life. The original bathroom had a tiny stall shower, and just a single vanity with very limited storage and counter space. Not to mention kitschy pink subway tile on every wall. With some creative reconfiguring, we were able to reclaim about 25 square feet of space from the bedroom. Which gave us the space we needed to introduce a double vanity with plenty of storage, and a HUGE walk-in shower that spans the entire length of the new bathroom! While we knew we needed to stay true to the original character of the house, we also wanted to bring in some modern flair! Pairing strong graphic floor tile with some subtle (and not so subtle) green tones gave us the perfect blend of classic sophistication with a modern glow up. Our clients were thrilled with the look of their new space, and were even happier about how large and open it now feels!

Modern Tropical Powder Room

Model Remodel

Tropical bathroom with plam leaf wallpaper, modern wood vanity, white subway tile and gold fixtures
This is an example of a small tropical bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

A shower for two

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Subway shaped tile installed in a vertical pattern adds a more modern feel. Tile in soothing spa colors envelop the shower. A cantilevered quartz bench in the shower rests beneath over sized niches providing ample storage.

Moroccan Fushion

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

8"x8" Ceramic Floor Tile by Interceramic - Connect Ames
This is an example of a country kids bathroom with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Traditional Shower Remodel with Niche

Gayler Design Build

Like jewelry, small honed geometric hexagon porcelain in the Themar Crema Marfil shows off the shower pan and adds to the luxurious feel of the space.

An Old World Puzzle

Interiology Design Co.

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, marble, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and an alcove shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Green Walls and an Undermount 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.