Tim Williams Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, blue floor, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls and an integrated sink.

Thompson Condo - Brickell

Eolo A&I Design

We transformed a former rather enclosed space into a Master Suite. The curbless shower gives this space a sense of spaciousness that the former space lacked of.

Oakbrook: Powder Room

Dream Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Condo Renovation

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, beige floor and an open shower.

West University Master Bathroom | Houston, Texas | 2015

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

This West University Master Bathroom remodel was quite the challenge. Our design team rework the walls in the space along with a structural engineer to create a more even flow. In the begging you had to walk through the study off master to get to the wet room. We recreated the space to have a unique modern look. The custom vanity is made from Tree Frog Veneers with countertops featuring a waterfall edge. We suspended overlapping circular mirrors with a tiled modular frame. The tile is from our beloved Porcelanosa right here in Houston. The large wall tiles completely cover the walls from floor to ceiling . The freestanding shower/bathtub combination features a curbless shower floor along with a linear drain. We cut the wood tile down into smaller strips to give it a teak mat affect. The wet room has a wall-mount toilet with washlet. The bathroom also has other favorable features, we turned the small study off the space into a wine / coffee bar with a pull out refrigerator drawer.

Mountview

Martins Camisuli Architects

What struck us strange about this property was that it was a beautiful period piece but with the darkest and smallest kitchen considering it's size and potential. We had a quite a few constrictions on the extension but in the end we managed to provide a large bright kitchen/dinning area with direct access to a beautiful garden and keeping the 'new ' in harmony with the existing building. We also expanded a small cellar into a large and functional Laundry room with a cloakroom bathroom. Jake Fitzjones Photography Ltd

Chester Residence First Floor Renovation

John R. Schroeder, AIA

Photo by Jody Dole This charming farmhouse sits atop a grassy hill overlooking a serene Connecticut River Estuary. The new design reformulated the first floor plan making it much more functional and visually exciting. It encompassed the reorganization of multiple spaces including the Mudroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Room, Sun Room, Laundry, Bathroom, and Master Closet. The design also added, deleted, and relocated windows and French doors to greatly enhance exterior views, draw in more natural light, and seamlessly upgrade the articulation of exterior elevations. Improvements to the plumbing and mechanical systems were also made. The overall feeling is both sophisticated and yet very much down to earth. John R. Schroeder, AIA is a professional design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, and planning. We have over 30 years experience with projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. Because we love what we do, we approach our work with enthusiasm and dedication. We are committed to the highest level of design and service on each and every project. We engage our clients in positive and rewarding collaborations. We strive to exceed expectations through our attention to detail, our understanding of the “big picture”, and our ability to effectively manage a team of design professionals, industry representatives, and building contractors. We carefully analyze budgets and project objectives to assist clients with wise fund allocation. We continually monitor and research advances in technology, materials, and construction methods, both sustainable and otherwise, to provide a responsible, well-suited, and cost effective product. Our design solutions are highly functional using both innovative and traditional approaches. Our aesthetic style is flexible and open, blending cues from client desires, building function, site context, and material properties, making each project unique, personalized, and enduring.

Transitional San Francisco Home

JL Interior Design, LLC

Catherine Nguyen Photography
Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, stone slab, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and white floor.

Coastal Bathroom

GACB Group, LLC

This blue and white coastal bathroom used the existing cabinets but replaced the doors and drawer fronts and painted all parts. New countertop, sinks, faucets and fun wallpaper updated the space to fit with the coastal environment.

Westwood Park, San Francisco

Refined Interiors

Photo: Nick Klein © 2022 Houzz
Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Applewood Lane

Accolade Construction

Small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Sloans Side

Ejay Interiors

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Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Guest house

Nancy Schnur of Universal Interiors, LLC

Rick Doyle Photography
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Apartment in Millennium Condominiums

K-2 Design, Inc.

Sergey Kuzmin
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, flat-panel cabinets and stone tile.

Silver Travertine Bathroom

Italia Ceramics

T R A V E R T I N E We absolutely adore this project sent in by one of our lovely clients featuring our silver travertine. The beauty behind travertine lies in its unique colour, toning and textural variation. Its magnificent time-worn effect leaves a one-of-kind impression in any space of the home.

West University Master Bathroom | Houston, Texas | 2015

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Powder Bath

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a small asian 3/4 bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Bathroom

Rachel Reider Interiors

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls and quartzite benchtops.

Barrington Home

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Cynthia Lynn
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Wallpaper Dreams: Full Remodel and Addition, Westfield, NJ

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

In collaboration with Catherine Rose Design & CO. we completed a full home remodel and addition in Westfield, NJ.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Walls and Quartzite Benchtops

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.