Keeping the Character in a Sears Kit Home

The footprint of this bathroom remained true to its original form. Finishes were updated with a focus on staying true to the original craftsman aesthetic of this Sears Kit Home. This pull and replace bathroom remodel was designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter.

Victorian Home

Ashbourne Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with a claw-foot tub, blue walls, a pedestal sink, gray tile, mosaic tile and marble floors.

San Diego, California

The Blue Pagoda

The Blue Pagoda Powder Room, photography by Michael Asgian
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with a pedestal sink, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, marble floors, beige tile and beige walls.

Serena Jewel Glass Mosaic

New Ravenna

Serena jewel glass mosaic in Aquamarine and Quartz.
Contemporary bathroom in Other with a pedestal sink, blue tile, mosaic tile and blue walls.

Landon Two Story Plan

Rob Washam Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

San Juan Capistrano Custom Home

Dunlevie Interiors

The guest suite include a rain shower head and deep claw foot tub.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Orange County with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub, gray tile, marble floors, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile and white walls.

Remarkable Renovation - Upper West Side, NYC

Kayne Designs

robert englebright
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and a pedestal sink.

Contemporary Bath with Varying Opacity Door

The Nielsen Collection

Christi Nielsen Photography
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Dallas with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Italian Villa

Aurora Builders

Inspiration for a mediterranean master bathroom in Jacksonville with a freestanding tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Transitional Bathroom

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and mosaic tile floors.

Salle de bain style art déco chic et intemporel

Horus France

Magnifique réalisation de l'architecte d'intérieur Gladys Lajoie. Style art déco chic et intemporel. Lavabo sur colonne, mitigeur et miroir collection Ascott de la maison HORUS. Photographe Carole Sertillanges

Riverfront Townhouse

CIRCLE Design Studio

Bill Hazlegrove
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Richmond with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Christenberry

Schoeman Construction

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Sand Dollar Tile & Designs

Large transitional master bathroom in Tampa with an undermount tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a pedestal sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

REFORMA I NTEGRAL EN SANTS (BARCELONA)

GPA Arquitectura

Estudi d'Arquitectura & Eficiencia Energetica GPA, S.L. Josep Maria Alujas
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 wet room bathroom in Barcelona with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Major Remodel of Georgetown Townhouse

Jud Tile LTD

Design ideas for a large mediterranean master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and marble benchtops.

Il tradizionale fascino della graniglia

Mipa

Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Bologna with glass-front cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink and marble benchtops.

Home Transformation in Randwick

Y Group Developments

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

The Stylish Apartment

Manuel Roditi Architect and Interior Designer

Eduardo Roditi Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional kids bathroom in Mexico City with gray tile, mosaic tile, a pedestal sink and marble benchtops.

Millbrook bath

Jeanine Diller

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in New York with a pedestal sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mosaic tile floors, white tile, mosaic tile and white walls.

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.