Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, matchstick tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Greenwich, CT

Valerie Grant Interiors

Peter Rymwid
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and white benchtops.

Range Rd

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Adelaide with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, matchstick tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

White Subway Shower

Coast Tile & Marble Supply

Porcelain looking like vein-cut ivory travertine. Glass and stone linear glass mosaic
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with a claw-foot tub, an open shower, matchstick tile, grey walls, ceramic floors and quartzite benchtops.

Bathroom Renovation

Williams Contracting, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Seattle with a corner shower, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and granite benchtops.

Spa Dreams

Jennifer Markanich Timeless Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Psaki Residence

Manchester Architects, Inc.

Glass enclosed shower with engraved base at the door. Brent Moss Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, gray tile, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors and a drop-in sink.

Badezimmer Weiß, hell und Groß

Miracleroom

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.

Our Work

DJ's Flooring

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops and beige floor.

さらりざらり

blue studio

Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Tokyo with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Bathroom Remodel

U Name It Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Elegant Bathroom

RIKB Design Build

The clients were looking for an updated, spacious and spa-like bathroom they could enjoy. Our challenge was taking a very long-high ceiling and making personal spaces for each of the clients, along with a joint area for them to feel comfortable and enjoy their personal experience. We convinced the clients to close off the door to the hallway, so they can have their privacy. We expanded the shower area, created more storage, elongated the vanity and divided the room with ½ pillars. Specific design aspects include: The cabinets and linen cabinet were updated to a dark bamboo wood, the countertops soft elegant quartz, added designer wallpaper with a sand design of foliage, and heated the floors. To create the spa-like environment, we used soft shades of blue, light earth brown tones and natural woods with a picturesque window show casing the rhododendron’s beginning to bloom. The accent of a contemporary artistic floor and a pop of bling with the ceiling light and wall sconces brought the room to life. To create more space we closed off the door to the hallway, which transformed the previous two small rooms to one large space. We creatively incorporated additional storage by adding light bamboo personal cubbies in next to the soaker tub and built a longer vanity. A standing tub and an expanded shower area completed the spa-like atmosphere. We took a cramped and out of date bathroom and transformed it into a spa-like retreat for our clients. They finally received a beautiful and tranquil bathroom they can escape to and call their own.

Emerald Gem in Eltham

GDP Interior Design

Emerald Green Matchstick tilling is the feature in this contemporary bathroom. Dark timber-grain cabinetry/vanity and black wall lights creates a moody and luxurious feel . The shower wall hides the toilet but is also a feature. Matchstick tiled shower niche mirrors the feature wall tiles for a seamless look

Swan Lake Estate

Stoddard Construction & Design Inc.

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Oaks @ Deer Valley

Summit Design Group

Scot Zimmerman
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Mullen

Austin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm

Master bathroom with floating tile/mirrorwall
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

San Jose Residence

LCID

Alex Strayer Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a double shower, matchstick tile and ceramic floors.

Barrier-Free Showers

Country Club Builders

This is an example of a master bathroom in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

River Views

Live Architecture

'wet' bathroom - shower & bath Japanese bath
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, green tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Third Story Home Addition in Georgetown, Washington DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile and Ceramic Floors

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.