Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and an open shower.

Boulder Residence

Design Matters Home

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Denver with an alcove shower, brown tile and metal tile.

Master Bathroom Suite

Piacentini Constructions

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, dark wood cabinets and metal tile.

Scottsdale Contemporary

First Impressions Interiors

Ann Sacks Tile,
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Oceanview Drive - Residence

B2 Property Solutions

Open plan bathroom with a single grey glass blade dividing the shower & toilet from the main wash basin & island bathtub. Metallic floor & wall tiles enhancing the reflective personality of the bling mirrors & light fixtures.

Camp Street Loft - San Antonio

Urbano Design & Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, metal tile, white walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door and brown floor.

Master Bathroom Renovation

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photographer
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, metal tile, brown walls, porcelain floors and beige tile.

Regency Vicarage Refurbishment

User

This lovely Regency building is in a magnificent setting with fabulous sea views. The Regents were influenced by Classical Greece as well as cultures from further afield including China, India and Egypt. Our brief was to preserve and cherish the original elements of the building, while making a feature of our client’s impressive art collection. Where items are fixed (such as the kitchen and bathrooms) we used traditional styles that are sympathetic to the Regency era. Where items are freestanding or easy to move, then we used contemporary furniture & fittings that complemented the artwork. The colours from the artwork inspired us to create a flow from one room to the next and each room was carefully considered for its’ use and it’s aspect. We commissioned some incredibly talented artisans to create bespoke mosaics, furniture and ceramic features which all made an amazing contribution to the building’s narrative. Brett Charles Photography

Hinesburg Efficiency Home

Ryan Bent Photography

Interior built by Sweeney Design Build. Master bathroom with metal corrugated walls.
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, metal tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Aladdin cabin

Black Hills Craftsmen

Shower in rustic cabin, notice the Barn wood shelf for shower supplies. No worries, it's all waterproof below the steel.
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with a corner shower, brown tile, metal tile and an open shower.

3 Baths

MFW Construction

The floating vanity has a vessel sink and a valveset coming out of the mirror. The vanity has drawers and open shelving for towels. The chandilers have fantastic light radiating from them. Above the mirror is an LED light channel to highlight the hemispherical tile.

bedico creek madisonville, la, traditional home build

Integrity Builders

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New Orleans with a freestanding tub, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, metal tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Browns Valley Bathroom Remodel

VCDC Inc.

VCDC Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, metal tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

House on a River

Allan Shope Architect

Photo: Peter Aaron
Small contemporary kids bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, metal tile, green walls, concrete floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a shower curtain.

West Coast Wellness : Pollinator Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

The honey toned bathroom is an homage to bees and butterflies in this pollinator suite, a walk-in work of art for finding peace and beauty. Moth handles add warmth and whimsy to a custom vanity and matching mirror made in collaboration with a local artisan using locally salvaged sycamore. The artisan made sink is forged from hand hammered recycled copper. Vintage Limburg sconces with a pattern reminiscent of honeycombs gives off a golden glow over textured ceramic tiles. The overhead lighting also nods to honeycombs, leading to an inviting copper hued shower. The custom honeycomb tiles were made with Giallo Sienna marble, and inlaid with decorative bees. Copper tiles line a magical, shimmery shower space with a honey glow. Oil rubbed bronze accessories hold soaps and plantlife.

Williams Wharf

Brooke Steuart Swann

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bali Bathroom

Bigfoot Northwest

Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Fitzroy Terrace House

Taylor Knights

Peter Clarke
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, metal tile, black walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Contemporary home with surprise details in Cypress, Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Glamorous yet chic, this Master Bathroom is like a jewelry box. Full of beautiful details. Beginning with the statement of the room - the mirrored tiled wall. It grabs your attention as soon as you enter, as the sheen of the mirrored tiles reflect the blues and greens of the granite countertops.

All Showers Bathroom Design Ideas with Metal 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.