Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with furniture-like cabinets, 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 and a floating vanity.

Beaumaris Main Bathroom

Reece Australia

This breathtaking bathroom is a perfect example of stunning contemporary design. The bold yet subtle arc of the wall is reflected throughout the space, from the stone freestanding bath to the dual mirrors. Textural variety abounds. Industrial lighting adds a unique sense of character. Builder: Latitude 37

Range Rd

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Adelaide with furniture-like cabinets, 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 and white benchtops.

Property Styling Adelaide (Magill)

Inarc Interior Design

Bathroom styling
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Adelaide with light wood cabinets, green tile, flat-panel cabinets, matchstick tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Harbourview House

Penman Brown Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with louvered cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Woodrun V Townhouses Unit 42

Menendez Architects PC

Emily Minton Redfield
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Morris House

place architecture:design

Tom Holdsworth Photography
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a curbless shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный

Юлия Родионова

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Yekaterinburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and wood benchtops.

Kitchen and Bath Project

Kitchen Masters, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Shower Doors

DB Glass & Shower Door

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with black tile, black and white tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Horse Ranch

Cathers Home Furniture + Interior Design

One of five bathrooms that were completely gutted to create new unique spaces AMG MARKETING
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, laminate benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bel Air Interior Renovation

MJ Home Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white floor and beige benchtops.

Philly Finest

Kate Grzymala Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, white benchtops and granite 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.

Walnut Bathroom Vanity

Marc Hunter Woodworking | Design

Daniel O'Connor Photography
Photo of a transitional bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue tile, matchstick tile, dark wood cabinets and grey benchtops.

Light and Bright Blue Bathroom

My Bespoke Room

Sure this space is beautiful with its delicate yet fun use of colour but it's also carefully planned out. Instead of leaning over to pick up shampoo, this designer has implemented recessed shower shelves to put all her bathroom products, leaving the windowsill available for houseplants and the bath surround empty so the client has plenty of space for candles as well as a place to rest her G&T while she relaxes.

MIDTOWN LOFT

studio PPARK

This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and an open shower.

Chicago Lakefront Renovation

JAR Corp

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a curbless shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, dark wood cabinets, white benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Beach Chateau

Bontrager Builders Group, Inc.

Emerald Coast Photography
Expansive transitional master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick 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.