Clark Collins - Collins Design & Development

Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Orange County with a wall-mount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Clarence Gardens Bathroom

Adelaide Bathroom Renovations

A compact bathroom with style and a fresh feel that doesn't overwhelm. Allowing plenty of natural light and space saving features on a vivid white backdrop with hints of matte black. Our clients were at the beginning of their journey building a family and ensured us a baby was on the way! We knew a functional bathtub and shower combination would be a perfect fit in this space. The rainfall matte black shower head that reaches to the ceiling gives the size the elevation it deserves.

Yarraville Home - How to Maximise Space in a Small Ensuite

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Tom Roe
Design ideas for a 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, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Historic Old Town Orange

ZMK Construction Inc

ZMK Construction
Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors and a wall-mount sink.

Complete Reno and Addition

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Grand Street Co-Op

Pett & Associates, LLC

We kept the original cast iron tub for this bathroom and had it re-glazed. We used textured subway tile from Home Depot on the walls and a grey/ green mosaic on the floors.

Carthew Road

Indesign Bathrooms & Kitchens

The various parts of the room are interpreted differently using the interplay of light, colors, materials, and textiles. Zonal lighting effects can be deployed for example to create a specific ambience and draw the gaze, with general lighting being used to provide orientation in the bathroom

Victorian Restoration

Bristlecone Homes

Bristlecone Construction renovated the existing main floor bathroom. Somer tile, matte white was used for the flooring which was paired with the Winchester, mint brick tile. Photo cred: armando@armandom.com

Basement Bathroom

MARK IV Builders, Inc

This small basement bathroom even includes a shower. This was accomplished by tiling everything and making the bathroom floor the shower floor.
Photo of a 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.

Magnolia Remodel

SHED Architecture & Design

Mark Woods
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor and an open shower.

South Philadelphia Bathroom Renovation

Calfayan Construction Associates

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Philadelphia with white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink and white floor.

En Suite Bathroom

AND Design by Adele Lapointe

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, glass tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Wohnung vB, München . Minimalist

Matthias Bjørnsen I Architekt

Neues Bad aus grünem Glas im klassischen Ambiente
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Munich with a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink and an open shower.

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

The main floor bathroom was part of the rear addition to this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Black and white hex floor tile, white subway tile shower, purple walls.

Black and White Bathroom

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Reconstructed early 21st century bathroom which pays homage to the historical craftsman style home which it inhabits. Chrome fixtures pronounce themselves from the sleek wainscoting subway tile while the hexagonal mosaic flooring balances the brightness of the space with a pleasing texture.

Badrum efter renovering

Studio A3

Anders Bergstedt
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Gothenburg with a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, porcelain tile and mosaic tile floors.

Trans Victorian

GRO Architects

Fabian Birgfeld - photoTECTONICS
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink and blue floor.

Bala Cynwyd Wet Room Bath

Fantozzi Custom Construction

Small third floor ensuite bath
Photo of a small traditional wet room bathroom in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors and a wall-mount sink.

Park Ridge Home

Wendy Nobriga, ASID

A soft and serene primary bathroom.
Inspiration 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.

1910 Apartment Remodel

Susan Neaton Architect

Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Seattle with a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

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.