This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, grey walls, grey floor, an open shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops and a shower seat.

Luxury Modern Bathroom Remodel

One Horizon Homes

Inspiration for a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding vanity, a double vanity, granite benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding tub, gray tile, matchstick tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, a shower seat and vaulted.

Custom Estate Home in St Charles County, MO

Hibbs Homes

The primary bedroom features a luxurious en suite, including a transitional style tub, plenty of storage, his and hers vanities, dual head shower, and a unique, vertical placement of the matchstick tile around the tub.

Dianella Bathroom Renovation (Green)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Green Bathroom, Wood Vanity, Small Bathroom Renovations, On the Ball Bathrooms
This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bellevue Retreat

Reed Design Group

Contemporary master bathroom in Denver with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, light hardwood floors, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a curbless shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Lake Jackson Master Bath

Murphy's Design

Remodeled by Murphy's Design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Chicago Lakefront Renovation

JAR Corp

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a curbless shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, dark wood cabinets, white benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Calm of Artsaics's Soho Collection

Artsaics Studios

Calm of the Soho collection is made up of thin strips, finely cut and placed together for a linear contemporary look.
Large contemporary master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and a shower seat.

Pasadena Organic Bathroom

Plush Design Interiors

Our clients wanted an ensuite bathroom with organic lines and a hand-forged feel with an aged patina. The japanese finger tiles, micro cement render, aged copper tapware, and refined curves surprised and delighted them.

Dianella Bathroom Renovation (Green)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Green Bathroom, Wood Vanity, Small Bathroom Renovations, On the Ball Bathrooms
Small modern master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Luxury Modern Bathroom Remodel

One Horizon Homes

This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Custom Build

Genyou Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, a double shower, brown tile, matchstick tile, white walls, cement tiles, laminate benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and light wood cabinets.

Pasadena Organic Bathroom

Plush Design Interiors

Custom Estate Home in St Charles County, MO

Hibbs Homes

Dianella Bathroom Renovation (Green)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Green Bathroom, Wood Vanity, Small Bathroom Renovations, On the Ball Bathrooms
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Dianella Bathroom Renovation (Green)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Green Bathroom, Wood Vanity, Small Bathroom Renovations, On the Ball Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Dianella Bathroom Renovation (Green)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Dianella Bathroom Renovation (Green)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Dianella Bathroom Renovation (Green)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile and a Shower Seat

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.