Complete bathroom and closet remodel with very challenging structural issues, due to the fact that the bathroom was almost completely cantilevered off the third story of the house. Photography by Anne Kohler, design by Holey and Associates, construction and cabinets by Mueller Nicholls Inc. Glass tiles, cherry walk-in closet, cherry cabinets, window seat, octagonal bathing vestibule, marble counters, steam shower, tilting round window, cedar shingles

Concealed lighting at the backsplash effect

Michael Tauber Architecture

Red glass mosaic backsplash lit up by the recessed LED lighting at the sides of the medicine cabinet/mirror. Photo: Bay Area VR - Eli Poblitz
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, red tile, mosaic tile, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Accessible Guest Bath

Laura Burton Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Austin with mosaic tile, an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a curbless shower and gray tile.

Reservoir Bathroom

Marcus Gleysteen Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Boston with mosaic tile.

Commercial Endeavours

Helen scott

Contemporary bathroom in Belfast with a freestanding tub and mosaic tile.

Vintage Modern Living

Kerrie Kelly Design Lab

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sacramento with mosaic tile and black walls.

HERMOGENO DESIGNS

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with mosaic tile, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Young

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, an open shower, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Master Bath Redesign

Mark Newman Design

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Dallas with mosaic tile.

Master Bath

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

This is an example of a large traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with mosaic tile, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a corner shower, white tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and white benchtops.

Cary Bernstein Architect Choy 1 Residence

Cary Bernstein Architect

Modern bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile.

Sunset Hills Master Suite

Faust Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master wet room bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Fairfax

Curated Home Staging

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Teton House

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, marble floors, a hinged shower door, light wood cabinets, mosaic tile, a vessel sink and white floor.

Shafter Modern

studio D

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Owl's Head Cottage

Maple Street Design Studio

David Clough Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Portland Maine with blue tile, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and black benchtops.

Lake Lure Renovation

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Custom designed bathroom with waterfall mosaic tile detail, lighted medicine cabinets, light washed wood vanity, quartz countertops and gunmetal gray plumbing fixtures.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

Harlequin’s Salinas flamingo wallpaper and antiqued gold leaf sconces make this an unforgettable en-suite bath.
This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

34 Marine Terrace, Sorrento

Navigate Bathrooms

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile and Limestone

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.