Photo of a small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, red floor and beige benchtops.

Сканди-Минимализм

Студия дизайна интерьеров BILBAO Design

This is an example of a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Other with yellow walls, a drop-in sink, beige benchtops, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile and a sliding shower screen.

Unger Primary Bathroom

Chris Jones Design

Photo of a small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, pebble tile floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Decorative Bath SHower

QualCraft Construction Inc

Inspiration for a traditional enclosed floor to ceiling shower. Custom artistic tile work surrounds the shower walls.
Mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in San Diego with an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, yellow walls and an integrated sink.

Beverly Hills

User

Doug Hill Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with multi-coloured tile, stone tile, marble benchtops and yellow walls.

Traditional Bathroom, Austin, TX

BRY design

We did this whole bathroom in honey onyx marble including the solid slab countertop. We custom built the vanity and included lights inside the top drawers so when lit the countertop is like a beautiful night light.

Hudson Valley Energy Star Home

Alfandre Architecture, PC

Design ideas for an eclectic bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, orange tile, yellow walls, a vessel sink and tile benchtops.

Stellar Golf Show House

Total Solutions Group

Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Orlando with a drop-in sink, a claw-foot tub, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, yellow walls and travertine floors.

Large Corner Shower with Glass Door

KraftMaster Renovations

A large corner shower is cleanly protected by frame-less glass panels and door. A rain shower head ready to pour down onto a natural river rock floor. - Chris Veith Photography

JG Development, Inc.

Hal Kearney, Photographer

Hal Kearney, Photographer
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Other with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls and mosaic tile floors.

Banner Elk // Rustic Remodeled Bath

High Country Cabinets of Banner Elk

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls and medium hardwood floors.

Master Bathroom Renovation in Fairfield

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

From the beginning of the design process, the antique armoire was to be the feature of the bathroom. The challenge was to provide enough space for the armoire to occupy. The wall and floor finishes around the armoire were kept simple to not be distracting.

Andjo Bath Reno (The Results)

PETER E DESIGNS

Renovated Bathroom - We added this open storage niche next to the vanity. The addition of shadow boxes added depth and shelving to the storage area. They also transformed it into functional art.

Random Projects

Hill Construction Services

This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, yellow walls and slate floors.

Charlotte Lake View Remodel

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Photography by Susan Teare
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, yellow walls and ceramic floors.

Give Me Shelter

Give Me Shelter Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, black and white tile, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, red tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Silver Leaf Court

Delaney's Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Auburn Farmhouse

Natalie Bachli Interior Design

Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with furniture-like cabinets, yellow cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, limestone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, travertine floors and an undermount sink.

Luxury Corner Bathtub

KraftMaster Renovations

A unique space deserved a unique design. Simplicity was key in this space. A large soaking tub is angled beautifully showing itself off to the rest of the space with a stone and teak background supporting its beauty. The focal is the tub by MTI is an Elsie 4 with the sleek water in the wisp series controls by crosswater of London - Chris Veith Photography

North Oaks - Traditional Lower Level Finish

Michels Homes

Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, yellow walls, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Tile and Yellow Walls

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.