Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Leipzig with a wall-mount toilet, beige walls, a wall-mount sink, beige floor, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, matchstick tile, ceramic floors and an open shower.

Revitalised Retro Victorian Home

My Bespoke Room

This homeowner feels like royalty every time they step into this emerald green tiled bathroom with gold fixtures! It's the perfect place to unwind and pamper yourself in style.

Mohawk Tile

Northwest Floors

Design ideas for a mid-sized master bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, travertine floors, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Remodels

Property Pros Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a drop-in tub.

Parno Whole House and Outbuilding Remodel

PGC Building + Design

Steve Tague
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Native Woods

Tim Clarke Design

Noah Webb
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile and matchstick tile.

Palmerston Ave. West Vancouver

Archia Development Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, matchstick tile, grey walls, a hinged shower door, a drop-in tub, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and beige benchtops.

All Projects

Birchwood Construction Company

This rustic custom home is the epitome of the Northern Michigan lifestyle, nestled in the hills near Boyne Mountain ski resort. The exterior features intricate detailing from the heavy corbels and metal roofing to the board and batten beams and cedar siding. From the moment you enter the craftsman style home, you're greeted with a taste of the outdoors. The home's cabinetry, flooring, and paneling boast intriguing textures and multiple wood flavors. The home is a clear reflection of the homeowners' warm and inviting personalities.

Bathrooms

Pyramid Group NYC

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with a curbless shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, a drop-in tub, concrete floors and grey floor.

Queen Anne Residence

Lee Edwards - residential design

Custom Contemporary Home in a Northwest Modern Style utilizing warm natural materials such as cedar rainscreen siding, douglas fir beams, ceilings and cabinetry to soften the hard edges and clean lines generated with durable materials such as quartz counters, porcelain tile floors, custom steel railings and cast-in-place concrete hardscapes. Photographs by Miguel Edwards

Apre Ski Spruce Log Cabin

Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.

Spruce Log Cabin on Down-sloping lot, 3800 Sq. Ft 4 bedroom 4.5 Bath, with extensive decks and views. Main Floor Master. Master bath with grey cabinets and White Springs granite counters. Pendant lighting. Log exposed walls and arch.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, white walls and an open shower.

bathroom

Annie O'Carroll Interior Design

Wendy McEahern
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, matchstick tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and multi-coloured tile.

The Westley

Prominent Homes Ltd

Ted Knude Photography © 2012
Large contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, an open shower, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and a drop-in tub.

PEAPACK GLADSTONE

Passacantando Architects AIA

Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
Contemporary bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile and matchstick tile.

North Bondi, NSW

Milk Chocolate Projects

Design ideas for a bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Granite Bay residence

Natalie Bachli Interior Design

Kat Alves Photography
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

KESTRALL RESIDENCE

iSpace, LLC

Architect|Builder: 3GD, INC | Photographer: Joe Wittkop
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls and limestone floors.

Lake Elmo Lodge

Studio M Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and beige floor.

Austin 360 Bathroom Remodel

On Time Baths Express

The master shower in the past was a very small corner shower. We used a frameless glass enclosure and used the granite bath tub deck as a shower bench. The end result was a very open and smart layout. photo credits: Olympia Sobande

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub and Matchstick 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.