Round windows, in both the shower and on an outside wall of the master garden, create architectural interest in this very organic master bath. Ledge stone walls connect from inside to outside the space. A concrete bench floats above the pebble stone floor. The freestanding tub enjoys views of an intimate garden beyond.

Beach Style Bathroom

Inspiration for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom

DesignBlue, Inc.

Zen bathroom in Brentwood, Ca. with a Japanese soaking tub.
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with a japanese tub, a vessel sink, pebble tile floors and an enclosed toilet.

Appartement - Paris VIII

Yves Mahieu - SPOUTNIK architecture

Spoutnik Architecture - photos Pierre Séron
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Paris with a vessel sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and pebble tile floors.

Reinventing the Railway Cottage

Clifton SMR

Graham Gaunt
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with open cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, an open shower and pebble tile floors.

Brick New Jersey First Floor Renovation

Paul Lopa Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

Magnolia Master Suite

Fosmore Construction Inc

Tom Marks Photography
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Seattle with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, a double shower, gray tile, stone tile and pebble tile floors.

Modern Baths - Vermont Guest House

Mitra Designs Studio Collaborative

photo cred: Susan Teare
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Burlington with green walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet and pebble tile floors.

Ranch Remodel

Designing Dreams by Ajay

Interior Design- Designing Dreams by Ajay
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, pebble tile floors, a japanese tub and a corner shower.

Bathroom

Rockefeller Kempel Architects

Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, a vessel sink, pebble tile, pebble tile floors, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, beige walls, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Bellini - Irvine

International Custom Designs

This Zen minimalist master bathroom was designed to be a soothing space to relax, soak, and restore. Clean lines and natural textures keep the room refreshingly simple. Designer: Fumiko Faiman, Photographer: Jeri Koegel

Bathrooms

Bishop Builders, Inc.

photo by Tim Brown
Inspiration for a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white walls and pebble tile floors.

Bilgola House

Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd

Tim Mooney
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, white walls and pebble tile floors.

Bad Dreimühlenviertel

moss interior design

Large modern master bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wood walls.

Windermere

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Inspiration for a large modern bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Cornish Beach House Master Bathroom

Anya Rice Photography

Interior Designer: Sims Hilditch Photographer: Anya Rice Stylist: Katherine Sorrell
Inspiration for a small beach style master bathroom in Other with white walls, pebble tile floors, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops, white cabinets, an alcove tub, green tile, subway tile, a vessel sink and flat-panel cabinets.

PLUShouse

Lindy Small Architecture

Contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink and an open shower.

Bad Dreimühlenviertel

moss interior design

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wood walls.

Ridge Rock

LS3P Living

Bath | Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Inspiro8 Studio.
Large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, porcelain tile, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Costero Cuarto De Baño

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Seville with a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls, an open shower, ceramic tile, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Pebble Tile Floors and a Vessel 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.