Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Chicago with a corner shower, matchstick tile and beige tile.

This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

LOFT PARIS BELLEVILLE

Anabel Messens Architecte

vasque terre cuite
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with an undermount tub, a curbless shower, matchstick tile, concrete floors, an undermount sink, orange benchtops, a niche, pink tile, pink walls, grey floor and a single vanity.

The Boat House

Maxwells Ltd.

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Glasgow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, matchstick tile, black tile, an integrated sink and white benchtops.

Modern Guest Bathroom

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigan
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

Elizabeth Graham Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Santa Barbara with a drop-in tub, black tile, green tile, white tile, yellow tile, matchstick tile, white walls, cement tiles, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and an alcove shower.

Various Projects

EKB Kitchen & Bath Remodelers

Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls and granite benchtops.

Tile Wall in Argyle

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Sunset Books
Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a corner shower, brown tile, green tile, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, matchstick tile, green walls, slate floors and a drop-in sink.

Rustic Charm Master Bath LaGrange, GA

Eco Choice Interiors

BAC Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, cork floors, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, matchstick tile, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Morris House

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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.

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, matchstick tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, a corner tub, pebble tile floors, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Sunset Overlook

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph and Arrowood Photography
Photo of a modern bathroom in San Francisco with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile and matchstick tile.

Ultra Modern Materials

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Pasadena Organic Bathroom

Plush Design Interiors

Our clients wanted an ensuite bathroom with organic lines and a hand-forged feel with an aged patina. The japanese finger tiles, micro cement render, aged copper tapware, and refined curves surprised and delighted them.

FINOW - Hochwertiger Umbau einer Altbauwohnung in Berlin-Neukölln

STUDIO LOES / Architektur und Interior Design

Maßgefertiger Waschtisch aus Terrazzo auf Einbaumöbel als Stauraum, rahmenlosem Spiegel und hochwertige Armaturen und Leuchten, Natursteinboden aus grünem Marmor

Cutting Edge Contemporary - Home Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

The master bathroom for two features a full-length trough sink and an eye-popping orange accent wall in the water closet. Robert Vente Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with white floor, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, an alcove tub, a corner shower, black tile, matchstick tile, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Chicago Lakefront Renovation

JAR Corp

Large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door, white walls and white floor.

Romain - 15 m² transformé en 2 pièces-cuisine !

Batiik Studio

Bertrand Fompeyrine
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops and beige benchtops.

Careccia Master Bathroom

Schoeman Construction

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

All Showers 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.