Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Indianapolis with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, multi-coloured floor and a sliding shower screen.

Traditional Bathroom- Frameless Shower Doors

U.S. Frameless Glass Shower Door

www.usframelessglassshowerdoor.com
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Newark with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Fort Worth, TX Guest Bathroom Remodel

The Cabinetry and Tile Studio

This contemporary bath design uses StarMark Lyptus, Tempo Cabinetry. Happy Floor 12”x24” tile was installed floor to ceiling in a vertical subway pattern. Daltile Tiger Eye Bali was used for the waterfall accent behind the toilet and repeated in the shower. The accent is repeated again in the mirror frame. The look is completed with a quartz countertop, wood looking tile floor, pebble mosaic shower floor and contemporary plumbing pieces.

Pine Street Remodel

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

Mark Quéripel, AIA is an award-winning architect and interior designer, whose Boulder, Colorado design firm, MQ Architecture & Design, strives to create uniquely personal custom homes and remodels which resonate deeply with clients. The firm offers a wide array of professional services, and partners with some of the nation’s finest engineers and builders to provide a successful and synergistic building experience. Alex Geller Photography

Burlingame Craftsman Cottage

SENGA interior design

Accent tile in the shower niche, framed with a Schluter metal strip.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, furniture-like cabinets, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops and matchstick tile.

Sharp modern design basement shower room

London Basement

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with a wall-mount sink, a corner shower, brown tile, matchstick tile and brown walls.

New Smyrna beach condos

Del Mar Construction

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Lake Travis Vacation Home

Custom Cabinets by Design

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, 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.

La douche exotique

Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR

Inspiration for a small tropical 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with an open shower, blue tile, white tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, wood-look tile, a console sink, brown floor, coffered, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

STRATO - A contemporary classic

HanStone Quartz by HYUNDAI L&C USA, LLC

STRATO - CA701A A contemporary classic. Crisp white marble with feathery contrasting amber and gold veining, Strato brings to life soft movement with a glossy sheen. PATTERN: MOVEMENT VEINEDFINISH: POLISHEDCOLLECTION: CASCINASLAB SIZE: JUMBO (65" X 130")

Harbourview House

Penman Brown Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with 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, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Purer Kontrast

ultramarin - raum fliese bad

Schlichte, klassische Aufteilung mit matter Keramik am WC und Duschtasse und Waschbecken aus Mineralwerkstoffe. Das Becken eingebaut in eine Holzablage mit Stauraummöglichkeit. Klare Linien und ein Materialmix von klein zu groß definieren den Raum. Großes Raumgefühl durch die offene Dusche.

Badezimmer Weiß, hell und Groß

Miracleroom

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Leipzig with a wall-mount toilet, beige walls, a wall-mount sink, beige floor, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, matchstick tile, ceramic floors and an open shower.

Wyoming

THUNDERhead

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

First Encounter Beach

Bilek Builders

Powder room with laundry. Tiled wall with vanity. Architect: Peter McDonald Jon Moore Architectural Photography
This is an example of a small beach style bathroom in Boston with medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Bathroom

HAMILTON COURT DEVELOPMENTS LTD

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in London with a curbless shower, brown tile, matchstick tile, white walls and an open shower.

Silver Falls Court

J Wiley Designs

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Treemont Transitional

Shoberg Custom Homes

Laura Britt Design, photographs by Buena Vista Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue tile and matchstick tile.

Ritz Carleton Residence Manhattan

Caryn Bortniker Design

Caryn Bortniker
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

All Wall Tile 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.