The clients, a young professional couple had lived with this bathroom in their townhome for 6 years. They finally could not take it any longer. The designer was tasked with turning this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan without relocating walls, doors, fittings, or fixtures in this principal bathroom. The client wish list included, better storage, improved lighting, replacing the tub with a shower, and creating a sparkling personality for this uninspired space using any color way except white. The designer began the transformation with the wall tile. Large format rectangular tiles were installed floor to ceiling on the vanity wall and continued behind the toilet and into the shower. The soft variation in tile pattern is very soothing and added to the Zen feeling of the room. One partner is an avid gardener and wanted to bring natural colors into the space. The same tile is used on the floor in a matte finish for slip resistance and in a 2” mosaic of the same tile is used on the shower floor. A lighted tile recess was created across the entire back wall of the shower beautifully illuminating the wall. Recycled glass tiles used in the niche represent the color and shape of leaves. A single glass panel was used in place of a traditional shower door. Continuing the serene colorway of the bath, natural rift cut white oak was chosen for the vanity and the floating shelves above the toilet. A white quartz for the countertop, has a small reflective pattern like the polished chrome of the fittings and hardware. Natural curved shapes are repeated in the arch of the faucet, the hardware, the front of the toilet and shower column. The rectangular shape of the tile is repeated in the drawer fronts of the cabinets, the sink, the medicine cabinet, and the floating shelves. The shower column was selected to maintain the simple lines of the fittings while providing a temperature, pressure balance shower experience with a multi-function main shower head and handheld head. The dual flush toilet and low flow shower are a water saving consideration. The floating shelves provide decorative and functional storage. The asymmetric design of the medicine cabinet allows for a full view in the mirror with the added function of a tri view mirror when open. Built in LED lighting is controllable from 2500K to 4000K. The interior of the medicine cabinet is also mirrored and electrified to keep the countertop clear of necessities. Additional lighting is provided with recessed LED fixtures for the vanity area as well as in the shower. A motion sensor light installed under the vanity illuminates the room with a soft glow at night. The transformation is now complete. No longer an ugly duckling and source of unhappiness, the new bathroom provides a much-needed respite from the couples’ busy lives. It has created a retreat to recharge and replenish, two very important components of wellness.

Bathroom design render

Xenas Interiors

Initial render design
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hawthorne Home reno

Zapata Design, LLC

Intense color draws you into this bathroom. the herringbone tile floor is heated, and has a good non slip surface. We tried mixing brass with mattle black in this bathroom, and it looks great!

Master Bathroom : Smathers 0921

William French Home Improvements

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sommerhus

Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

The master ensuite features a very neutral, soothing material palette, with subtle pops of blue. A window frames a view of a tree outside, linking the interior with the landscape. A long, recessed niche extends the full length of the room, providing additional storage for the vanity and shower.

Meridian Residence

Click Architects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Funky Teen Bathroom

Parti Pris Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Louisa, San Clemente Coastal Modern Architecture

Eyoh Design

Louisa, San Clemente Coastal Modern Architecture The brief for this modern coastal home was to create a place where the clients and their children and their families could gather to enjoy all the beauty of living in Southern California. Maximizing the lot was key to unlocking the potential of this property so the decision was made to excavate the entire property to allow natural light and ventilation to circulate through the lower level of the home. A courtyard with a green wall and olive tree act as the lung for the building as the coastal breeze brings fresh air in and circulates out the old through the courtyard. The concept for the home was to be living on a deck, so the large expanse of glass doors fold away to allow a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoors and feeling of being out on the deck is felt on the interior. A huge cantilevered beam in the roof allows for corner to completely disappear as the home looks to a beautiful ocean view and Dana Point harbor in the distance. All of the spaces throughout the home have a connection to the outdoors and this creates a light, bright and healthy environment. Passive design principles were employed to ensure the building is as energy efficient as possible. Solar panels keep the building off the grid and and deep overhangs help in reducing the solar heat gains of the building. Ultimately this home has become a place that the families can all enjoy together as the grand kids create those memories of spending time at the beach. Images and Video by Aandid Media.

White Rock Condo Atelier Residential › Remodeling

Atelier BC

Luxury bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, floating vanities and floor to ceiling large format porcelain tile. This bathroom is practical and luxurious, double sinks are reminiscent of high-end hotel suites and are a perfect addition to a bathroom shared by busy couples. The high mirrors are the secret behind enlarging the space. We love the way brass fixtures compliment the white quartz countertop and chevron tiles add some personality to the monochrome color scheme.

The Academy

York House Designs

We used a large wall to wall mirror to maximise the feeling of space in this compact shower room. The vertical wood paneling gives the illusion of greater height and appears to go on forever in it's reflection.

Custom Modern Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Other with black cabinets, an alcove tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Project Trifecta Primary Bathroom Remodel in Saugus MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Primary bathroom remodel, with blue vanity and cabinets, floral porcelain floor tile, blue matte penny shower floor tile, honey bronze fixtures and hardware, quartz countertop, and a custom shower with a frameless shower door.

Farmhouse primary bathroom

Gabriela Matuchova, CKBD / HAUS 2690 DSGN

Complete update on this 'builder-grade' 1990's primary bathroom - not only to improve the look but also the functionality of this room. Such an inspiring and relaxing space now ...

Ванная комната

Татьяна Вакуева | Abwarten!

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a shower/bathtub combo.

Clearview Cottage Two

REVIVAL

Large country 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Colfax Remodel

Iv Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Ванная комната

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Rosedale Ave Whole House Remodel

Jordan Design-Build Group

We expanded the owner's suite bathroom by a few feet to accommodate a double vanity. Hexagon tile in a soothing shade of jade green adds eye-catching character to this spa-like bathroom. Modern matte black fixtures provide just the right contrast against the green tile and warm wood vanity to complete the design.

Main Bathroom Renovation - Easton

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

Back to back bathroom vanities make quite a unique statement in this main bathroom. Add a luxury soaker tub, walk-in shower and white shiplap walls, and you have a retreat spa like no where else in the house!

Sedona - Private Vacation Home

Kristen James, AIA, WELL AP + LEED AP

guest bathroom with tub
Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

All Toilets Bathroom Design Ideas with Porcelain 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.