Using flatter pebbles in the shower and niche ties the shower to the tub area. The homeowner needs to use the grab bar when using the shower. The longer grab bar also serves as a handheld holder. Photography: Blue Gator Photography

Adding Details - Bathroom Hotel Style

Lisa Stewart Design

Up to the ceiling and wall to wall Flat Pebble Tile with 2 Lighted Mirrors turned this boring bath into a Modern Hotel Style On Suite. The mirrors can be dimmed and include backlight feature. The new chandelier, faucets and rain shower head add to the luxury.

Organic Sophistication

Fusion Designed

Page Photography
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Master Bath with Freestanding tub

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

The previous bathroom had an awkward linen closet that jutted into the room. We removed the closet, extended the vanity, added a linen cabinet, replaced the drop-in tub with a wonderful freestanding, and replaced the old premade shower with gorgeous pebble and porcelain tile.

Small Guest Bath Makeover

User

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Master Bath Retreat

RL Design

In this master bath, we wanted to create the feeling of being outdoors by using stacked stones. To add visual interest to the space and to create tactile element on the floor we designed a rug pattern using quartzite inset into the tile floor. Photography: Blue Gator Photography

Beach House Remodel

Tracy Berman Interiors

This gorgeous beach condo sits on the banks of the Pacific ocean in Solana Beach, CA. The previous design was dark, heavy and out of scale for the square footage of the space. We removed an outdated bulit in, a column that was not supporting and all the detailed trim work. We replaced it with white kitchen cabinets, continuous vinyl plank flooring and clean lines throughout. The entry was created by pulling the lower portion of the bookcases out past the wall to create a foyer. The shelves are open to both sides so the immediate view of the ocean is not obstructed. New patio sliders now open in the center to continue the view. The shiplap ceiling was updated with a fresh coat of paint and smaller LED can lights. The bookcases are the inspiration color for the entire design. Sea glass green, the color of the ocean, is sprinkled throughout the home. The fireplace is now a sleek contemporary feel with a tile surround. The mantel is made from old barn wood. A very special slab of quartzite was used for the bookcase counter, dining room serving ledge and a shelf in the laundry room. The kitchen is now white and bright with glass tile that reflects the colors of the water. The hood and floating shelves have a weathered finish to reflect drift wood. The laundry room received a face lift starting with new moldings on the door, fresh paint, a rustic cabinet and a stone shelf. The guest bathroom has new white tile with a beachy mosaic design and a fresh coat of paint on the vanity. New hardware, sinks, faucets, mirrors and lights finish off the design. The master bathroom used to be open to the bedroom. We added a wall with a barn door for privacy. The shower has been opened up with a beautiful pebble tile water fall. The pebbles are repeated on the vanity with a natural edge finish. The vanity received a fresh paint job, new hardware, faucets, sinks, mirrors and lights. The guest bedroom has a custom double bunk with reading lamps for the kiddos. This space now reflects the community it is in, and we have brought the beach inside.

Pretty in Pink

Cory Connor Designs

Red Ranch Photography Little girls bathroom. White and gray floor with pink vanity and pink trim.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, pebble tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Endless View

Scott Christopher Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, pebble tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Townhouse renovation Petworth DC

AXIS ARCHITECTS

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, pebble tile, beige walls and a hinged shower door.

Cape Side Retreat Bathroom

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

A 19x19 V-stone Nut in the color Cross Matte was chosen for the floor tile, as well as the shower walls and ceiling tile. The Sliced Green Ocean Stones sliced pebbles from Tesoro was used on the shower floor, inside the shower niche and for a vertical decorative panel.

Transitional home in Paradise Valley

Mjk Design, llc

A dated bathroom in beautiful Paradise Valley, Az, received a facelift with the help of Mjk Design and Construction manager, Jane Bloom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, pebble tile, blue walls and pebble tile floors.

Master Bath

Design Intervention

Jon Encarnacion
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, pebble tile, grey walls and pebble tile floors.

Lyndhurst Dr, Mantoloking

Beacon Homes of NJ

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, an open shower, pebble tile, a one-piece toilet and engineered quartz benchtops.

Plank & Pebble Guest Bath

Sarah Berghorst, Birch & Sable Interiors

Sarah Berghorst
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, pebble tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Contemporary Bathroom Renovation

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Cardiff with open cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, pebble tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Eagle Idaho, MKA Residence

Gardner Homes

Relaxing in this master bathroom will be no problem. Just look around at the beautiful finishes that make you feel like you are entering a spa ready to leave the stress of the day behind. Photography by Tourfactory

Beautiful new full house remodel with second story addition

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Full house renovation and addition

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, pebble tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Moorooka Renovation

Moffat Design

B&M Photography
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, pebble tile, blue walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Pebble Tile and Engineered Quartz 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.