We preserved the original fir cabinets and knobs in the kids' bath, and used a bright laminate for the counter and backsplash.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

Peaceful and Bright Bath

Dana King Design Build Remodeling

Gorgeous, peaceful bathroom in St. Louis, MO. Just busy enough to keep the design fresh, but clean and simple to encourage tranquility. Photo: Canon Shots Photography

Stairway 2 Haven

Ha2 Architecture & Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with a corner shower, white walls, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, slate floors, black floor, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Andesite Ridge Residence

KA Architecture

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Orange County with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, green tile, glass tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Island house

Aline Architecture inc.

Aline Architecture / Photographer: Dan Cutrona
Beach style bathroom in Boston with blue tile, an alcove shower, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, glass tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, wood benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Joe & Jose Renovation

RemodelMe

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile and a hinged shower door.

Manhattan Penthouse, New York City

James Girouard Design

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Galveston Diamond Beach Penthouse

CDB Interiors

Ocean inspired master bath with custom cabinets maximize storage and space with contemporary beach feel
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Clear Springs- Transitional Bathroom Remodel

Allison Jaffe Interior Design LLC

The focal point of the space is both the free standing club foot tub and the shower. The client had the tub custom painted. I designed the shower to accommodate two people with his and her sides. The linen tower was removed to free up space for the new water closet and shower. Each vanity was created to maximize space, so drawers were included in the middle portion of the cabinet. There is porcelain tile from floor to ceiling in the entire space for easy maintenance. Chrome was used as accents throughout the space as seen in the sinks, faucets and other fixtures. A wall of tile in the shower acts a focal point on the opposite end of the room. Photographer: Brio Yiapon

Bathroom Renovation

Hiser + Kopits Hiser Architects, P.C.

Photography: Michael S. Koryta Custom Metalwork: Ludwig Design & Production
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Baltimore with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, glass tile, white walls, grey cabinets, green tile, terrazzo floors, grey floor and an open shower.

Lake Minnetonka update

Partners 4, Design

Gilbertson Photography Poggenpohl Fantasia Showroom Minneapolis Kohler Toto Cambria
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, multi-coloured walls and porcelain floors.

guest bath

Studio Bracket

Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, a curbless shower, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, white walls and white floor.

Art Collector's Pied-à-terre

Mullman Seidman Architects

Art Collector's Pied-à-terre John M. Hall Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, glass tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and a one-piece toilet.

Barn Door Bath

New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath

Barn door opening to master bath.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, an undermount sink, blue walls and travertine floors.

Redbud Interiors - Bathroom

Redbud Development

Lachelle
Large contemporary master bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, granite benchtops, blue tile, glass tile and blue walls.

Palo Alto Bathroom

Design Loft Company

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, green walls, limestone floors and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom

De Mattei Construction

The porthole window in the bathroom lets in ample natural light and is an unexpected touch.
This is an example of a small beach style bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Sonata Lane, Mount Washington

Peri Perry Productions

Mid Century inspired bathroom designed and built by Echo Park developers, "Resourceful Developments" Incredible architectural photography by Val Riolo.

Idaho Residence

Transom Design Build

Lincoln Barbour Photography
Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Portland with glass-front cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, glass tile and an open shower.

CLIENTS BATHROOM

FW Interiors Design

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in New York with a double shower, a vessel sink, white floor, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, linoleum floors and glass benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Metal Tile and Glass 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.