Marc Fowler - Kitchen & Bathroom shots Clerestory windows across the top of the vanity, combined with the long vertical window, create strong architectural lines while allowing for form and function to flow together. The vanity, made of natural anigre, float above the limestone tile floor. Natural, and neutral finishes throughout create a calming backdrop to the nature of the outdoors. Small natural stone, mosaic, listello tile flow up the shower walls and onto the ceiling. The sculptural, teak bench moves between the shower/steam shower and the make up area.

BATHROOM

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

The soft green opalescent tile in the shower and on the floor creates a subtle tactile geometry, in harmony with the matte white paint used on the wall and ceiling; semi gloss is used on the trim for additional subtle contrast. The sink has clean simple lines while providing much-needed accessible storage space. A clear frameless shower enclosure allows unobstructed views of the space.

Victorian Summer Cottage

Taste Design Inc

Photo Credit: Robin Ivy Photography http://www.robynivy.com/
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Providence with dark wood cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bayshores Drive

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Architect: Brandon Architects Inc. Contractor/Interior Designer: Patterson Construction, Newport Beach, CA. Photos by: Jeri Keogel
Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Orange County with mosaic tile.

Greenwich Loft Studio

The Turett Collaborative

The owners of this 520 square foot, three-level studio loft had a few requests for Turett's design tea,: use sustainable materials throughout; incorporate an eclectic mix of bright colors and textures; gut everything..but preserve two decorative tiles from the existing bathroom for nostalgic value. TCA drew on its experience with 'green' materials to integrate FSC-certified wood flooring and kitchen cabinets, recycled mosaic glass tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms, no-VOC paint and energy efficient lighting throughout the space. One of the main challenges for TCA was separating the different programmatic areas - ktichen, living room, and sleeping loft -- in an interesting way while maximizing the sense of space in a relatively small volume. The solution was a custom designed double-height screen of movable translucent panels that creates a hybrid room divider, feature wall, shelving system and guard rail. The three levels distinguished by the system are connected by stainless steel open riser stairs with FSC-certified treads to match the flooring. Creating a setting for the preserved ceramic pieces led to the development of this apartment's one-of-a-kind hidden gem: a 5'x7' powder room wall made of 126 six-inch tiles --each one unique--organized by color gradation. This complete renovation - from the plumbing fixtures and appliances to the hardware and finishes -- is a perfect example of TCA's ability to integrate sustainable design principles with a client's individual aims.

Jenson Vanity

Pacific Coast Kitchen & Bath

Jenson Orinda Dark Beech Stain Vanity
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Luis Obispo with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Man's Vanity

RLH Studio

Architect: Cook Architectural Design Studio General Contractor: Erotas Building Corp Photo Credit: Susan Gilmore Photography
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with mosaic tile, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

River View Greenwich

Austin Patterson Disston Architects

ChiChi Ubina
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with mosaic tile.

Modernist Master Bath Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Modern bathroom in Philadelphia with mosaic tile.

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

Guest Bathroom. Includes Board and Batton, recessed niche, painted clawfoot tub, mulitcolored penny round mosaic flooring, custom shower curtain
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a claw-foot tub, mosaic tile and mosaic tile floors.

Master Bathroom

User

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with mosaic tile, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

Transforming a modular shower into a fabulous custom shower with skylight

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

This former modular shower was expanded by carving additonal space out of a storage space above the stairs and lifting the ceiling to allow the skylight. Antique Delft tiles collected over time by the client were integrated into the tile field and Danby marble serves as both the shelf and threshold. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis

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.

Presidio Heights Pueblo Revival - Steam Shower

Gast Architects

Photographer: John Sutton
Traditional bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, a niche and a shower seat.

Modern Craftsman Master Bathroom

Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ

design by Pulp Design Studios | http://pulpdesignstudios.com/ photo by Kevin Dotolo | http://kevindotolo.com/

Cove Road Residence

Rossington Architecture

Photo: Rien van Rijthoven
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, mosaic tile and green walls.

Chevy Chase Guest Bath

Haus Interior Design

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in DC Metro with marble benchtops, mosaic tile and black and white tile.

Michaelangelo Bath

beTM interior design & project management

This jewel box bath features gloriously variegated stone. Such stone can be very challenging to work with - this designer spent more than two full days specifying where each and every piece would go to create the flowing naturalistic patterns you see here.

Commercial Endeavours

Helen scott

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

Pool House & Wine Cellar

Beckwith Interiors

Photo Credit: Kim Sargent
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Nashville with mosaic tile and pebble tile floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile and Matchstick 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.