It's all about the elements.
This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Master Bath Renovation

Inside Innovations

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with gray tile, pebble tile floors, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Updated Beach House

Pamela Pennington Studios

Photo by Eric Zepeda
Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with grey cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, pebble tile floors, flat-panel cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and a niche.

Saltwater Pool House

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Morgan Howarth
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, white tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, mosaic tile and beige floor.

guest bath

Mark English Architects, AIA

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, pebble tile floors and a corner shower.

Master Bathroom

Debbie R. Gualco

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Sacramento with a freestanding tub, mosaic tile and pebble tile floors.

Gilbert Landing, Mount Pleasant SC

Trellis Residential

Tripp Smith
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Charleston with a double shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, pebble tile floors and a hinged shower door.

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.

Tulane

MW design Inc

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and pebble tile floors.

Ocean inspired

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

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

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Phoenix with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, pebble tile floors, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

incredibly green home of chevy chase

Christian Gladu Design

Contemporary bathroom in Seattle with white tile, mosaic tile and pebble tile floors.

Party Barn

Jeanine Diller

Design ideas for a small country bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile, blue walls and pebble tile floors.

Bathroom Remodel After Photos

Tridel Construction

Walk in shower with pebble flooring.
Design ideas for a bathroom in Las Vegas with gray tile, mosaic tile, pebble tile floors, grey floor and grey walls.

Pops of Color for Contemporary Bathroom

Normandy Remodeling

The homeowners felt their shower was too small, so it was a priority to expand it. The new shower features blue mosaic tile, oil rubbed bronze fixtures, a shower niche for storage and a bench with turquoise tile that matches the rest of the space and provides convenience. The pebble flooring contributes to the spa-like aesthetic of the bathroom.

Guest Bath

Architectural Design & Construction

Tropical Light Photography
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, brown tile, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Vanity

That Design Place - Mary T Maurey

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Gallery

JAQUE

Luxury Master Bathroom

B. Chic Interiors

Jack Benesch
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, granite benchtops and a vessel sink.

Long Beach Master Bath

International Custom Designs

Designer: Fumiko Faiman Photographer: Jeri Koegel
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and pebble tile floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile and Pebble Tile Floors

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.