Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel

Britney Melisse Design Consulting

The update to this narrow galley master bathroom had a huge impact on the feeling of more space, even though the remodel did not include a change to the layout.

Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation

Designtank

Design ideas for a transitional kids bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Quite Right!

Calming Spaces Interiors, Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Modern Elegance

S&W Kitchens

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Easily Entertain

G.A. White Homes

Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, brown walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Stonebridge Ensuite Renovation

Manotick Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white cabinets, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Head Turning Highrise Condo

EDC INTERIORS INC

Inspiration for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Station

OSSART architecture intérieure

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, black floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Victory1

Bergby Construction Inc

This large shower has two water sources, one from above and a mobile one attached to the wall. There is a built in shower bench and an accent tile stripe running through the wall. The shower walls are glass and the door is hinged.

Contemporary Bathroom

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white cabinets, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Granada Hills - Bathroom Remodel

A-List Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a small 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel

Britney Melisse Design Consulting

The update to this narrow galley master bathroom had a huge impact on the feeling of more space, even though the remodel did not include a change to the layout.

Victory1

Bergby Construction Inc

The en suite is given a modern flair with the sleek designs of the glass shower and the granite countertop. The vanity is a double sink and has a drop in sink. There is recessed lighting in addition to lighting over the sink near the mirror. The bathtub and shower are separate; the bathtub is freestanding.

Notice the Background

Calming Spaces Interiors, Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Cove House

KjK Interiors

A striking modern and interesting bathroom which has been nominated for Interior Design Awards. It incorporates marble, golden accents, a timeless colour scheme, and wooden accents to create a luxurious space.

Laguna Niguel Custom Home

Maker Design Group

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

North Balgowlah Kitchen & Bathroom

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Cove House

KjK Interiors

Sublimity

Bergby Construction Inc

The guest bathroom features clean lines seen in the tile backsplash and the vanity. The vanity has a drop in sink and is lit from above.
Photo of a kids bathroom in Portland with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, matchstick tile, shaker cabinets and granite benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile and Multi-Coloured Benchtops

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.