Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Hill Street

JOMA Construction

Take a look at this two-story historical design that is both unique and welcoming. This bathroom has a wall-mounted sink that provides for plenty of room to get ready in the mornings.

Tiny Sink Basin

MARK IV Builders, Inc

A tiny bathroom calls for a tiny sink. The industrial lighting is a nice touch and uses an LED bulb.
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with a wall-mount sink, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls and mosaic tile floors.

East Anglia Ensuite Shower room

P & P Maintenance Services

This shows the two mosaic columns. One is set centrally to the shower enclosure. www.ppmsltd.co.uk
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Essex with a wall-mount sink, beaded inset cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and mosaic tile floors.

Minnehaha's Modest-Sized Kitchen

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

The clients found a vintage wall mounted sink and medicine cabinet to help embody the history of their home. Along the same lines, the original marble hex tile floor and bathtub were refinished instead of replaced. A window was added in the shower to make the space seem bigger and brighter.

penthouse in New York City

Franco Bernardini architetto

Franco Bernardini
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Rome with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, glass benchtops, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, brown walls and mosaic tile floors.

Lilli Pilli Home

Zeitgeist Photography

Eliot Cohen - Zeitgeist Photography
Contemporary bathroom in Sydney with a wall-mount sink, black tile, mosaic tile and mosaic tile floors.

Rustic Farmhouse

McCue Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

MidCentury Modern "ADA Accessible" Guest House

Barbara Grushow Designs Inc.

Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a wall-mount sink, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

Park Ridge Home

Wendy Nobriga, ASID

A soft and serene primary bathroom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern Home Overlooking Cape Cod Bay - North Truro, MA

Cape Associates, Inc.

Photographed by Dan Cutrona
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a freestanding tub, beige tile, a wall-mount sink, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, beige walls, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, mosaic tile floors, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Yarraville Home - How to Maximise Space in a Small Ensuite

smarterBATHROOMS+

Tom Roe
Small scandinavian bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, a hinged shower door and solid surface benchtops.

San Rafael

D.L. Rhein

Contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, pink tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

Renovated bathroom with glass-enclosed shower

Dixon Projects

Fully-renovated bathroom featuring vertically-stacked white subway tile, black hexagonal floor tile, matte black accents, and inset wall storage.
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor and a sliding shower screen.

Crocker Highlands Modern Mediterranean

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar
Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in San Francisco with a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink and blue floor.

Mountview

Benedict Design

Photographer: Mitchell Fong
Large midcentury master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Art Collector's Pied-à-terre

Mullman Seidman Architects

Art Collector's Pied-à-terre John M. Hall Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, glass tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and a one-piece toilet.

Shaw Rowhouse - DC

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Stacy Zurin Goldberg
This is an example of a small eclectic bathroom in DC Metro with a wall-mount sink, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, porcelain tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and black and white tile.

Noe Valley

Jeff King & Company

Paul Dyer Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile floors, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount sink, a hinged shower door and a floating vanity.

Central Park West Condominium Renovation

Pett & Associates, LLC

Guest Bathroom Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, grey walls and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Floors and a Wall-mount 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.