Children's Bath. Custom wallpaper by Marthe Armitage. American black oak floating vanity. Poured in place terrazzo floor. Photo: Mikiko Kikuyama
Contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile and solid surface benchtops.

Clapham luxe refurbishment

Velvetorange

janie airey
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls, white tile, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

Kohler Products

Castle Building & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured walls and an integrated sink.

South Beach Condo Renovation

James Cross Inc

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, white tile, an open shower, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, quartzite benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, porcelain floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Perez Project Mission Viejo

Perimeter Tile Design

This Shower was tiled with an off white 12x24 on the two side walls and bathroom floor. The back wall and dam were accented with 18x30 gray tile and we used a 1/2x1/2 glass in the back of both shelves and 1x1 on the shower floor.

Guest Bedroom Suite

VHZ Design Group

Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a country bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, beige tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, brick floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Cleo's Place

Alexander Owen Architecture

MLR PHOTO
Photo of an eclectic master bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, multi-coloured walls, white tile and subway tile.

Franklin Hills

Taylor Jacobson Interior Design

Amy Bartlam
Transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls and beaded inset cabinets.

Bajo comercial convertido en loft

Egue y Seta

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors and a pedestal sink.

valle dei casali

SE stefaniaeugeni

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Rome with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a bidet, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, multi-coloured walls and multi-coloured tile.

La Jolla Beach Cottage

CM Natural Designs

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Loft Dussoubs

Dominique Paolini Design

lavabo vero de DURAVIT robinetterie café de FANTINI éclairage de INEDIT LIGHTING Photographe : Célia Bonnin
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a drop-in sink, medium hardwood floors, open cabinets, white cabinets and multi-coloured walls.

Bryn Mawr

TMH designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Rockport Beach House

Reiko Feng Shui Design

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.

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.