Photo of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse

Vision Interiors

The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

Modern Home in Rural Hamlet

Wiedemann Architects LLC

The large master bathroom includes a soaking tub and glass shower. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount tub, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Residential Work

Clemens Bruns Schaub/Architects & Associates P.A.

Jessica Glynn
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, glass tile and white walls.

Marlin Contemporary Guest Bath

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

This is a Design-Built Project by Kitchen Inspiration Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance

Factor Design Build

The master bathroom is large with plenty of built-in storage space and double vanity. The countertops carry on from the kitchen. A large freestanding tub sits adjacent to the window next to the large stand-up shower. The floor is a dark great chevron tile pattern that grounds the lighter design finishes.

Rue Montagne Townhome Renovation

Donna Brann Interiors

Simple accessories adorn quartz countertop. Gunmetal finished hardware in a beautiful curved shape. Beautiful Cast glass pendants.
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, brown tile, glass tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Updated Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rosy Finch Matte Glass Bathroom

Fireclay Tile

2x12 Glass Tile in matte Rosy Finch gives this contemporary bathroom a frosted pink glow. DESIGN Metro Design Build PHOTOS Jeffrey Johnson TILE SHOWN Rosy Finch Matte 2x12

Hilltop Dream

User

This is an example of a contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, blue tile and white benchtops.

McConnell

Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe

This true mid-century modern home was ready to be revived. The home was built in 1959 and lost its character throughout the various remodels over the years. Our clients came to us trusting that with our help, they could love their home again. This design is full of clean lines, yet remains playful and organic. The first steps in the kitchen were removing the soffit above the previous cabinets and reworking the cabinet layout. They didn't have an island before and the hood was in the middle of the room. They gained so much storage in the same square footage of kitchen. We started by incorporating custom flat slab walnut cabinetry throughout the home. We lightened up the rooms with bright white countertops and gave the kitchen a 3-dimensional emerald green backsplash tile. In the hall bathroom, we chose a penny round floor tile, a terrazzo tile installed in a grid pattern from floor-to-ceiling behind the floating vanity. The hexagon mirror and asymmetrical pendant light are unforgettable. We finished it with a frameless glass panel in the shower and crisp, white tile. In the master bath, we chose a wall-mounted faucet, a full wall of glass tile which runs directly into the shower niche and a geometric floor tile. Our clients can't believe this is the same home and they feel so lucky to be able to enjoy it every day.

Bonita Bay Highrise Rescue

Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.

This pullout accommodates a plugged in hair dryer or curling iron even when hot.
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

2019 Berkeley Home Remodel

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Architect: 2M Architecture Photographer: Treve Johnson Photography
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, green floor and a sliding shower screen.

Eclectic West Seattle Home

Candace Nordquist Interiors

This bathroom has a handheld shower head for easy cleaning and hanging pendants for great lighting.
Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Seaside Sophistication

Toledo Geller

Jacob Snavely
This is an example of a beach style master bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door and glass tile.

North Oaks Mid-Century Modern

Megan Dent, AKBD

Scott Amundson
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and glass tile.

Palisades Residence

SUBU Design Architecture

Kathryn Millet
Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, glass tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops and a shower/bathtub combo.

Guest bathroom

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Remodel

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Rayna Vogel Interior Design
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, glass tile and a shower curtain.

Bay Side Bathrooms

The Tilery at Tree's Place

Glossy sky blue subway tiles pop next to the white thassos ovals mosaic floor in this upstairs guest bathroom. Designer: Kira Vath Interiors - Tile Installation: Outermost Tile Company - Photo: Tony Del Negro

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile and Glass 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.