Yorgos Efthymiadis
Photo of a beach style bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and multi-coloured walls.

Bathrooms

Kohler

Light blue and white powder room featuring Kohler Memoirs
Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Milwaukee with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, stone slab, multi-coloured walls and marble floors.

Sumerlin

Steve Bumpas Custom Homes

Imagery Intelligence, LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove shower, an urinal, multi-coloured tile, white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio

Adrienne DeRosa

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. One of the most recent renovations is the guest bathroom, located on the first floor. Complete with a standing shower, the room successfully incorporates elements of various styles toward a harmonious end. The vanity was a cabinet from Arhaus Furniture that was used for a store staging. Raymond and Jennifer purchased the marble top and put it on themselves. Jennifer had the lighting made by a husband-and-wife team that she found on Instagram. "Because social media is a great tool, it is also helpful to support small businesses. With just a little hash tagging and the right people to follow, you can find the most amazing things," she says. Lighting: Triple 7 Recycled Co.; sink & taps: Kohler Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

Rocky Mountain Homes- Mountain Timberframe

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

This rustic basement sauna and steam room makes it feel like spa day at home!
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Total Renovation - Intown Atlanta

Beth Kooby Design

jeff herr photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Atlanta with white tile and multi-coloured walls.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Photo of a country bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, wood benchtops and multi-coloured walls.

Elegant Coastal Home

Erin Paige Pitts Interiors

Traditional bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, multi-coloured walls and open cabinets.

MIDTOWN LOFT

studio PPARK

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and flat-panel cabinets.

GlassCrafters' Soho - Framed Mirrored Medicine Cabinet

GlassCrafters Inc

The exquisite craftsmanship and customized design of this framed cabinet series allow for personal style to shine through. Suitable for Contemporary or Transitional spaces, the Soho framed cabinet series adds depth and dimension to your bathroom or personal space. Polished Chrome and Polished Nickel plated frames highlight the true beauty of this series. Other popular finishes such as Brushed Nickel, Brushed Bronze and Oil Rubbed Bronze complete the finish options to complement your bath. This frame is available with standard flat mirror or 3/4" beveled mirror upgrade.

Glass Shower Enclosures

Clear-Vue Glass

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Teen Girls Bath and Bedroom San Antonio, TX

Younique Designs

Contemporary Bathroom Photo by Casey Dunn
Photo of a large contemporary bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, red cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, glass tile, multi-coloured walls and marble floors.

Chatham Residence

Kotzen Interiors, LLP

Richard Mandelkorn
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, an alcove shower, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls and white benchtops.

Silver Strand Beach House

ROBERT KERR architecture design

Art Gray, Art Gray Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, yellow tile, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront

Visbeen Architects

The Hasserton is a sleek take on the waterfront home. This multi-level design exudes modern chic as well as the comfort of a family cottage. The sprawling main floor footprint offers homeowners areas to lounge, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, access to outdoor living, and a luxurious master bedroom suite. The upper level features two additional bedrooms and a loft, while the lower level is the entertainment center of the home. A curved beverage bar sits adjacent to comfortable sitting areas. A guest bedroom and exercise facility are also located on this floor.

Recent Projects

Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic kids bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile floors and white benchtops.

Cambridge Port

Pinney Designs

Kids Bathroom New Construction - Cambridge, MA Photography by: Ben Gebo
Design ideas for a contemporary kids bathroom in Boston with multi-coloured walls.

Hillsborough Residence I

House of Ruby Interior Design

House of Ruby Interior Design’s philosophy is one of relaxed sophistication. With an extensive knowledge of materials, craftsmanship and color, we create warm, layered interiors which have become the hallmark of our firm. With each project, House of Ruby Interior Design develops a close relationship with the client and strives to celebrate their individuality, interests, and daily essentials for living and entertaining. We are dedicated to creating environments that are distinctive and highly livable. Photo Credit: Kira Shemano Photography

Ocean inspired

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Our client had a vision for her bath that our tile setters were able to bring to life.
Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in San Diego with mosaic tile, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, blue tile, multi-coloured walls, pebble tile floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Brentwood

Connie McCreight Interior Design

Peter Valli
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured 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.