Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

the Bauhaus Bathrooms

Habitat Studio

M.M. Bathroom

Design REMODEL Pros

Leave the concrete jungle behind as you step into the serene colors of nature brought together in this couples shower spa. Luxurious Gold fixtures play against deep green picket fence tile and cool marble veining to calm, inspire and refresh your senses at the end of the day.

Россия-Швеция

OLD SCHOOL ds

Design ideas for a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with mosaic tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a two-piece toilet, green walls and brown benchtops.

Plow House

Positive Footprints Pty Ltd

Rhiannon Slater
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a vessel sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, a drop-in tub, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, brown benchtops, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bathroom Suite, Saratoga, CA

Fiorito Interior Design

Like many California ranch homes built in the 1950s, this original master bathroom was not really a "master bath." My clients, who only three years ago purchased the home from the family of the original owner, were saddled with a small, dysfunctional space. Chief among the dysfunctions: a vanity only 30" high, and an inconveniently placed window that forced the too-low vanity mirror to reflect only the waist and partial torso--not the face--of anyone standing in front of it. They wanted not only a more spacious bathroom but a bedroom as well, so we worked in tandem with an architect and contractor to come up with a fantastic new space: a true Master Suite. In order to refine a design concept for the soon-to-be larger space, and thereby narrow down material choices, my clients and I had a brainstorming session: we spoke of an elegant Old World/ European bedroom and bathroom, a luxurious bath that would reference a Roman spa, and finally the idea of a Hammam was brought into the mix. We blended these ideas together in oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and a tiny tile mosaic in beautiful Bursa Beige marble from Turkey and white Thassos marble from Greece. The new generously sized bathroom boasts a jetted soaking tub, a very large walk-in shower, a double-sided fireplace (facing the tub on the bath side), and a luxurious 8' long vanity with double sinks and a storage tower. The vanity wall is covered with a mosaic vine pattern in a beautiful Bursa Beige marble from Turkey and white Thassos marble from Greece,. The custom Larson Juhl framed mirrors are flanked by gorgeous hand-wrought scones from Hubbardton Forge which echo the vine and leaf pattern in the mosaic. And the vanity itself features an LED strip in the toe-kick which allows one to see in the middle of the night without having to turn on a shockingly bright overhead fixture. At the other end of the master bath, a luxurious jetted tub nestles by a fireplace in the bay window area. Views of my clients' garden can be seen while soaking in bubbles. The over-sized walk-in shower features a paneled wainscoting effect which I designed in Crema Marfil marble. The vine mosaic continues in the shower, topped by green onyx squares. A rainshower head and a hand-held spray on a bar provides showering options. The shower floor slopes gently in one direction toward a hidden linear drain; this allows the floor to be read as a continuation of the main space, without being interrupted by a center drain. Photo by Bernardo Grijalva

Cliffside Drive

Natasha Barrault Design

Interior and exterior design & partial remodel of a Malibu residence.
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, mosaic tile, concrete benchtops, green walls and green benchtops.

Cove Road Residence

Rossington Architecture

Photo: Rien van Rijthoven
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, mosaic tile and green walls.

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.

Carter Republic House

Jarrett Design

Old farmhouses offer charm and character but usually need some careful changes to efficiently serve the needs of today’s families. This blended family of four desperately desired a master bath and walk-in closet in keeping with the exceptional features of the home. At the top of the list were a large shower, double vanity, and a private toilet area. They also requested additional storage for bathroom items. Windows, doorways could not be relocated, but certain nonloadbearing walls could be removed. Gorgeous antique flooring had to be patched where walls were removed without being noticeable. Original interior doors and woodwork were restored. Deep window sills give hints to the thick stone exterior walls. A local reproduction furniture maker with national accolades was the perfect choice for the cabinetry which was hand planed and hand finished the way furniture was built long ago. Even the wood tops on the beautiful dresser and bench were rich with dimension from these techniques. The legs on the double vanity were hand turned by Amish woodworkers to add to the farmhouse flair. Marble tops and tile as well as antique style fixtures were chosen to complement the classic look of everything else in the room. It was important to choose contractors and installers experienced in historic remodeling as the old systems had to be carefully updated. Every item on the wish list was achieved in this project from functional storage and a private water closet to every aesthetic detail desired. If only the farmers who originally inhabited this home could see it now! Matt Villano Photography

Guest Suite & Bath

The Home Index Interior Design

This spaced gets well used by family and friends. Exterior shower from misc. copper fittings on Ironwood deck. All steel framework for window wall and shower partition wall was hot dip galvanized. Design by Melissa Schmitt Photos by Adrian Gregorutti

Cypress - Master Suite

Designer Details LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with green walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and shaker cabinets.

Seashell Master Bathroom

Sullivan Home Designs

Photo by Nicole Fraser-Herron
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, green walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

1850s Bluestone Cottage

Itsuka Studio

© Itsuka Studio
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, an open shower and green benchtops.

Midcentury Bathroom

This is an example of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors and green floor.

BELLEVILLE SECRET

ATELIER DES MILLE

salle de bains mosaïque verte, comme à la piscine
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, green cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, green floor, green benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mediterranean Haven

Cindy Smetana Interiors

Martin King
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops and beige floor.

Clifton Hill House #2

Elizabeth Schiavello Photography

Bathroom Architecture: Jeremy and You Interior Design: Meredith Lee Build: Household Design and Build Photography: Elizabeth Schiavello
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

M.M. Bathroom

Design REMODEL Pros

Sophisticated Key West Style

Pinto Designs and Associates

Interior Design: Pinto Designs Architect: Robert Wade Landscape Architect: Raymond Jungles Photography: Kim Sargent
Eclectic bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, green walls, mosaic tile and marble floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile and Green Walls

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.