Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

salle de bain bleue

Anabel Messens Architecte

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, wood benchtops, brown floor, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, cement tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink and an open shower.

blue glass wall

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The blue glass accent wall reads like a water fall when you are in need of some spa days at the lake! Although quite small ( this vanity is only 18" wide)... the shower could almost fit two!

Potrero Hill House & Studio

Cathie Hong Interiors

This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

Via Serena Cottage

Wildheart Design

Complete remodel with safe, aging-in-place features and hotel style in the main bathroom.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, glass tile and a floating vanity.

Fresh Modern Kids Bath Remodel

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and light wood cabinets.

LV House

User

Paolo Fusco
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a bidet, blue walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, blue tile and beige benchtops.

Master Bath

Gretchen Murdock

Inspiration for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, blue floor, an undermount tub and a hinged shower door.

Attic Conversion

StudioHOFF Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Beverly Hills Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Bret Gum for Cottages and Bungalows
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a double shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors and beige floor.

West Austin Spa-Like Retreat

CG&S Design-Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

30A Beach House - Camellia

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

Second floor primary bathroom.
Inspiration for a small beach style bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and marble.

Bathroom Remodel

Endora Builders

1/2 bath conversion to full bath
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

La Jolla Blue Primary Bath

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Coastal inspired Bathroom

La Costa Cabinets & Design

This coastal inspired bathroom hits the reset button in a fresh and modern way. Out with the travertine and white tile countertops, in with white, light greys and blues, complimented by beautiful bamboo wood tones. A mosaic leaf tile glitters as the backsplash and accent niche areas. Swaths of marble like large format tile wrap the shower and tub area. Stainless steel fixtures, frameless glass enclosure, and a crystal chandelier reflect light around the room.

West Austin Spa-Like Retreat

CG&S Design-Build

Main St, Lilydale

M.J.Harris Group

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

roof top

OVERCODE architecture urbanisme

vue de la salle de bains des enfants
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, blue floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wood.

Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit

Reliance Design Build

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Beachside Bliss

White Design

Corner shower
Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Blue Tile

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.