Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and pebble tile floors.

Modern Mediterranean - Mountain View, CA

Saikley Architects

Down-to-studs remodel and second floor addition. The original house was a simple plain ranch house with a layout that didn’t function well for the family. We changed the house to a contemporary Mediterranean with an eclectic mix of details. Space was limited by City Planning requirements so an important aspect of the design was to optimize every bit of space, both inside and outside. The living space extends out to functional places in the back and front yards: a private shaded back yard and a sunny seating area in the front yard off the kitchen where neighbors can easily mingle with the family. A Japanese bath off the master bedroom upstairs overlooks a private roof deck which is screened from neighbors’ views by a trellis with plants growing from planter boxes and with lanterns hanging from a trellis above. Photography by Kurt Manley. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-mediterranean/

Bespoke Kitchen and Bar Design for Greenwich Family

Granoff Architects

Large country 3/4 bathroom in New York with a trough sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, pebble tile floors, wood benchtops, stone tile, multi-coloured walls and brown benchtops.

Helles Badezimmer mit Steinfliesen in Dachschräge

Heerwagen Design Consulting

Photo of a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Munich with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, stone tile, pebble tile floors, wood benchtops and beige floor.

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.

Milan St.

Spruce, LLC

Sara Essex Bradley
This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink and tile benchtops.

Custom Craftsman in Western Mass

Pecoy Homes and Remodeling

The different elements in the cabana bath make it very charming.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with a trough sink, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, beige walls, an open shower, pebble tile floors and multi-coloured floor.

St. Andrews Napa CA Rebuild

Jane Ellison

This home in Napa off Silverado was rebuilt after burning down in the 2017 fires. Architect David Rulon, a former associate of Howard Backen, known for this Napa Valley industrial modern farmhouse style. Composed in mostly a neutral palette, the bones of this house are bathed in diffused natural light pouring in through the clerestory windows. Beautiful textures and the layering of pattern with a mix of materials add drama to a neutral backdrop. The homeowners are pleased with their open floor plan and fluid seating areas, which allow them to entertain large gatherings. The result is an engaging space, a personal sanctuary and a true reflection of it's owners' unique aesthetic. Inspirational features are metal fireplace surround and book cases as well as Beverage Bar shelving done by Wyatt Studio, painted inset style cabinets by Gamma, moroccan CLE tile backsplash and quartzite countertops.

La Jolla Contemporary

Springfield Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink, black floor and an open shower.

Cabana Pool Bath

Catlin Design

Natural cypress walls and custom cypress moldings add warmth to the modern finishes of the marble shower and concrete custom vanity. The river rock tile floor is an added natural element to this cozy pool cabana bathroom

Beverly Hills Landmark Estates

User

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a one-piece toilet, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink, an open shower and an open shower.

Serdar Net Positive Micropolis House

Arielle C. Schechter, AIA

Photo by Iman Woods
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Classic Lindal With A Modern Twist

A Cut Above

Beautiful modern looking bathroom with large windows.
Design ideas for a country master bathroom in Other with a trough sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, grey walls and pebble tile floors.

Zen Modern Bathroom

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian master wet room bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Guest House Shower

BCN Homes

This is an example of a country bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, a trough sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and pebble tile floors.

ASPEN KIDS

Karen White Interior Design

Jeremy Swanson
Photo of a large contemporary kids bathroom in Denver with white cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, engineered quartz benchtops, open cabinets, a double shower, a trough sink and pebble tile floors.

Bodengleiche Dusche in Dachschräge

Heerwagen Design Consulting

Inspiration for a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Munich with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, stone tile, wood benchtops, pebble tile floors and beige floor.

Farm House Fam

Soda Pop Design Inc.

Designed By: Soda Pop Design inc Photographed By: Mike Chajecki
Country bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, pebble tile floors, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtops, an alcove shower, blue tile, a shower curtain and a trough sink.

Elegant Master Bathroom

Exodus Design Group

Photos by Aaron Usher
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Providence with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink and granite benchtops.

Fledermaus

k2 architekten

k2 architekten
Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Hanover with a trough sink, a curbless shower, white walls and pebble tile floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Pebble Tile Floors and a Trough Sink

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.