Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Chicago with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, mosaic tile, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Residence in Bethesda, MD

Atrium Interiors

Residence, Bethesda MD, Vanity, High Gloss Lacquer, baby blue
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with a pedestal sink, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Bathroom

Mulberry's Design House

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink and tile benchtops.

Dormer bathroom addition

Garrett Construction Company

Historic preservation award winner. Our homeowners wanted a separate large soaking tub and tile shower in this dormer addition. It was a lot to pack into a small space, it turned out great! We used glass mosaic tile following the ceiling and in the back of the recessed niche.

Cozy Bungalow

Chris Cook Homes LLC

Chris Cook
This is an example of an arts and crafts bathroom in Other with a pedestal sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile and mosaic tile.

Mt Helix Bath Remodel

Mathis Custom Remodeling

Keep your San Diego shower area light and roomy with a frameless shower. Travertine tile walls,glass tile liner and a slate floor complete this beautiful remodel by Mathis Custom Remodeling.

Industrial Modern Farmhouse Bathroom

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Becky Vander Maten
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Minnesota Private Residence

COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio

Perched on wooded hilltop, this historical estate home was thoughtfully restored and expanded, addressing the modern needs of a large family and incorporating the unique style of its owners. The design is teeming with custom details including a porte cochère and fox head rain spouts, providing references to the historical narrative of the site’s long history.

Project 3

Sean Smith Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Denver with a pedestal sink, a corner shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Craftsman Bathroom

Colin Groth Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, an open shower, white tile, blue tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a two-piece toilet and mosaic tile.

Mesa - Highland Park

Alta Capital Group

Jerry Miller
This is an example of an arts and crafts bathroom in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

vintage bathroom

Sustainable Home

A classic black and white bath, in a 1910 home photo by Michele Lee Willson
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, grey walls and a shower curtain.

salle de bain mosaique et terazzo

Anastasia Design & co

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Retro Bathroom/Walk-In Shower

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an open shower, a shower curtain, white floor, glass-front cabinets and white cabinets.

Carnegie Hill Residence

Incorporated

Thassos Tile Josh McHugh
Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York with mosaic tile and a pedestal sink.

Angelwylde House

Webber + Studio, Architects

© Paul Finkel Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Austin with mosaic tile, a pedestal sink, white tile, yellow walls and mosaic tile floors.

Evanston Residence

Natalie Sheedy Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Chicago with a pedestal sink, white tile and mosaic tile.

CUSTOM ESTATE

Ambience Design Group

Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in Toronto with an alcove shower, blue tile, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, an open shower and beige floor.

Two Homes Blended Beautifully into One

Glass Construction

Hoachlander Davis Photographers
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in DC Metro with a pedestal sink, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic floors and mosaic tile.

Home in Corte Madera

Julie Williams Design

Ken Smith Photography
Contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, brown walls, a two-piece toilet, travertine floors and a pedestal sink.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile and a Pedestal Sink

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.