Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a shower seat.

Choice Master Bath

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

We removed a 20 year old garden tub and replaced with new cabinetry to provide additional storage. The shower was enlarged and a bench plus niche were added. All new tile and paint has given this master bath a fresh look.

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Studette de 13m2 20ème arrondissement

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Golden Valley Mid-Century Modern

Strand Design

Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in Minneapolis with black tile, slate, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Esplanade Legacy Estates

Double Vision Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

UES Condo Renovation | 360 East 88th

Gallery KBNY

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, pink tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century Beach Bungalow

Suncrest Home Builders

Small contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, a shower curtain, a double vanity, a niche, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, brown floor and white benchtops.

Coal Creek Cabin

The Sursy

Arts and crafts bathroom in Denver with an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, white walls, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, a niche and vaulted.

Palo Alto Multi-generational Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

Malvern East

Heartly

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, pink tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Updated Historic Classic

Lakewest Renovations

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Peninsula Custom Home

Kelly Hohla Interiors

Paul Dyer Photography
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, panelled walls, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bouchardon - 30m²

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

Un air de boudoir pour cet espace, entre rangements aux boutons en laiton, et la niche qui accueille son miroir doré sur fond de mosaïque rose ! Beaucoup de détails qui font la différence !

Yandina Sunrise

Atelier Chen Hung

Photography by James Hung
Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Sunshine Coast with white tile, mosaic tile and a wall-mount sink.

Seaview Is the Best View

KBG Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, grey benchtops, an alcove shower, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Remodel

Angela Francis Interiors, LLC

This home had a very small bathroom for the combined use of their teenagers and guests. The space was a tight 5'x7'. By adding just 2 feet by taking the space from the closet in an adjoining room, we were able to make this bathroom more functional and feel much more spacious. The show-stopper is the glass and metal mosaic wall tile above the vanity. The chevron tile in the shower niche complements the wall tile nicely, while having plenty of style on its own. To tie everything together, we continued the same tile from the shower all around the room to create a wainscot. The weathered-look hexagon floor tile is stylish yet subtle. We chose to use a heavily frosted door to keep the room feeling lighter and more spacious. Often when you have a lot of elements that can totally stand on their own, it can overwhelm a space. However, in this case everything complements the other. The style is fun and stylish for the every-day use of teenagers and young adults, while still being sophisticated enough for use by guests.

Marble Bath

Joni Spear Interior Design

The framed picture molding with mosaic tile is the highlight of this shower. Space was borrowed from the hall to incorporate the full bath with tub and shower.

House in the Woods - Portersville, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Photo of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile and Slate

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.