Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and an alcove shower.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Sunset Lakes Bathroom

WRG Construction

Photo of a large transitional bathroom in Miami with an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, purple walls, a trough sink and marble benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom Wayzata, MN

Trinity Construction Services, LLC

Greg Page Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, slate floors, a trough sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Clean Line Bathroom

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and a trough sink.

Contemporary Bathroom Wayzata, MN

Trinity Construction Services, LLC

Greg Page Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, slate floors, a trough sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Salle de bain

PARC ARCHITECTURE

Arno Fougeres
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, an urinal, black tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Appartamento SID

Marco D'Andrea

Marco D'Andrea
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Toronto

AK Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Basement bathroom remodeling

VV Contracting, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with brown walls, porcelain floors, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a trough sink, brown tile, matchstick tile, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Contemporary Master Bathroom

Kevin Mauseth

Kevin Mauseth: Neil Kelly Company; Granite Tile; Chrome; Dark Stained Cabinetry; Porcelain Tile Floors This is a complete bathroom re-do in a contemporary style. Tone on tone greys and a mix of materials make this monochromatic bathroom a visual stunner. It is not only functional for the owner but high in style. New cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, granite, tile shower, frameless shower glass and lighting scheme all come together to create this wonderful space.

APPARTEMENT CROIX PAQUET

Less is More

Crédit photo : Florian Peallat
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Lyon with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Abeln

Stonehearth Remodeling

Mark Wingert
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, a trough sink and an alcove shower.

Clean Line Bathroom

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc.

Appartamento SID

Marco D'Andrea

Marco D'Andrea
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Appartement Paris 17ème

Anabel Messens Architecte

samborska.karolina@gmail.com
This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Paris with an undermount tub, white walls, cement tiles, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, a trough sink, wood benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Basement bathroom remodeling

VV Contracting, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, matchstick tile, brown walls, ceramic floors and a trough sink.

Basement bathroom remodeling

VV Contracting, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, matchstick tile, brown walls, ceramic floors and a trough sink.

Clean Line Bathroom

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and a trough sink.

Basement bathroom remodeling

VV Contracting, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, matchstick tile, brown walls, porcelain floors and a trough sink.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile and a Trough 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.