Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a drop-in tub.

Step up to Quality of Life

Design First Interiors

This Ensuite bath design took an entirely new approach to the space. By eliminating the angled wall of the bedroom, and repositioning the bedroom door, both the bath and the wardrobe were enhanced. The shower curb became the platform for the tub. This slight change in elevation of the tub, gave the tub better visual access to a beautiful forested back yard. The shower stall was sculpted form the new found space from the closet and has no door due to the durability of all surrounding finishes. Careful niche placements accommodate a folding seat and soap and shampoo. Since the tub is free standing with no faucet deck, a beautiful cabinet bench was created to accommodate the plumbing. Unused space was left open for the tissue dispenser and for a magazine rack. Dual matching vanities are suspended from the floor allowing for more floors to be seen and thereby adding to the sense of spaciousness. The mirrored medicine cabinets feature unique sliding doors so as not to interfere with the waffle pendant lamps. White Carrera marble in various sizes is warmly complemented by the use of sumptuous rift cut walnut cabinets. Unique walnut doors with frosted glass are used for the doors in the bath and wardrobe. The flooring in both the bath and the wardrobe are heated for comfort and luxury.

Spa experience in Rio Rancho

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Spa experience in Rio Rancho. Remodel by: There's no place like home llc. Photo by: Su Casa Magazine
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, gray tile, green tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

New Home Build 1

Lisa OBrien Interior Designs

Large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Beach inspired custom shower

User

We moved the shower from the opposite side of the room to expand the closet and turned the tub area into a large open walk in shower. The shower design was inspired by a trip to Hawaii where the clients stayed in a condo with a large open shower with natural stone pebble floor.

Master Bath

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, concrete floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, beige tile, pebble tile and beige walls.

New Construction, Transitional Interior

Georgio Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Parno Whole House and Outbuilding Remodel

PGC Building + Design

Steve Tague
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Custom homes

Landmark Building Consultants LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and beige floor.

Farmhouse and Carriage House

Shapiro & Company Architects

Design ideas for a country master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, pebble tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, pebble tile floors and brown benchtops.

Sunnycrest Drive

Upward Construction

Heather Ross
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with limestone benchtops, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and pebble tile.

Native Woods

Tim Clarke Design

Noah Webb
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile and matchstick tile.

Gover Lane

Rossington Architecture

Photo: Tyler Chartier
Photo of a modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile and matchstick tile.

Master Bathroom

A Coastal Home LLC

Large tropical master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige tile, pebble tile, beige walls, travertine floors, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Remodeling

X3D GROUP LLC

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile and pebble tile.

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.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, pebble tile, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Earthly Elegance

JRP Design & Remodel

Photographer: J.R. Maddox
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, pebble tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

All Projects

Birchwood Construction Company

This rustic custom home is the epitome of the Northern Michigan lifestyle, nestled in the hills near Boyne Mountain ski resort. The exterior features intricate detailing from the heavy corbels and metal roofing to the board and batten beams and cedar siding. From the moment you enter the craftsman style home, you're greeted with a taste of the outdoors. The home's cabinetry, flooring, and paneling boast intriguing textures and multiple wood flavors. The home is a clear reflection of the homeowners' warm and inviting personalities.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Velocity Built, LLC

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile and Pebble 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.