The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

Wicker Park Bathroom Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

Photo Credit: Dustin Halleck
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, black and white tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and brown benchtops.

Spanish Splendor

Carla Royder Designs & Co, LLC

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Master Bath & Wet Room Remodel

Boyce Design + Build

This stunning master bath remodel is a place of peace and solitude from the soft muted hues of white, gray and blue to the luxurious deep soaking tub and shower area with a combination of multiple shower heads and body jets. The frameless glass shower enclosure furthers the open feel of the room, and showcases the shower’s glittering mosaic marble and polished nickel fixtures.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The first floor hall bath departs from the Craftsman style of the rest of the house for a clean contemporary finish. The steel-framed vanity and shower doors are focal points of the room. The white subway tiles extend from floor to ceiling on all 4 walls, and are highlighted with black grout. The dark bronze fixtures accent the steel and complete the industrial vibe. The transom window in the shower provides ample natural light and ventilation.

Farmhouse Bath

Byrus Signature Touch

This is the perfect Farmhouse bath. Let’s start with the gorgeous shiplap. This wife was adamant that she wanted floor to ceiling shiplap. It was a bit interesting to complete because these walls tile halfway up the walls for a wainscoting appearance.

Forest Hill Addition

Eurodale Developments Inc

Kids bath
Photo of a traditional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a niche.

Hawkhill

LaFauci Tile and Marble

Unique black and white master suite with a vivid Moroccan influence.Bold Cement tiles used for the floor and shower accent give the room energy. Classic 3x9 subway tiles on the walls keep the space feeling light and airy. A mix media of matte black fixtures and satin brass hardware provided a hint of glamour. The clean aesthetic of the white vessel Sinks and freestanding tub balance the space.

Hexagon and Subway tile bathroom

Let's Remodel

In this bathroom, the client wanted the contrast of the white subway tile and the black hexagon tile. We tiled up the walls and ceiling to create a wet room feeling.

Mt. Airy, Philadelphia: Classic Bathrooms with Custom Wall Tile and Dark Accents

Bellweather Design-Build, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, a wall-mount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Spa Like Bath with Green Painted Vanity

Kashas Design | Build

After remodel. A much brighter and larger looking room featuring a custom green inset bathroom vanity with chrome hardware. Hex tile for the floor and subway tiles in the shower.

Freiberg Drive Master Bathroom

Liza Nicole Interiors

From natural stone to tone-on-tone, this master bath is now a soothing space to start and end the day.
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an alcove tub, gray tile and an undermount sink.

Black and White Double Vanity with Large Wet Room

KraftMaster Renovations

Luxurious black and brass master bathroom with a double vanity for his and hers with an expansive wet room. The mosaic tub feature really brings all the colors in this master bath together. Photos by Chris Veith.

Hilltop Boy's Bath

Alter Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Ashbury Place Renovation

Fluidesign Studio

Seth Benn Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Harbor Shores

The Wooden Door

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Urban Loft Master Bathroom

NB Design Group, Inc

Custom vanity with modern sconces
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Seattle with grey cabinets, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, white walls and grey floor.

Torrance, CA - Bathroom Remodeling

My Design Guide - Design. Remodel. Build.

One of our amazing projects, beautiful bathroom remodeling. White and grey mosaic herringbone tile, grey wall and grey floor tile, White floating cabinets with marble countertop and wood mirror frame for added color.

Retro Glamour

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Terri Sears, Photography by Melissa M. Mills
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Sunset Hill

Heidi Caillier Design

Haris Kenjar
Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile and Subway 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.