Skylight floods the master bath with natural light. Porcelain wall tiles by Heath Ceramics. Photo by Scott Hargis.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Golden Line

iPozdnyakov Studio

Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Olga Shangina
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors, brown floor, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, an integrated sink and an open shower.

The Hills Group, Granite Bay, CA

Emser Tile

Lucente Ambrato Circle Mosaic, Style Plain White (walls/bench), Silver Marble (floor), Kat Alves Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a double shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, white floor, a niche and a shower seat.

Castlefield Residence

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photography: Stephani Buchman
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and white benchtops.

Sonoma / Sea Ranch Redux

Marcus & Willers Architects

Photos: Anthony Dimaano
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an open shower, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, medium wood cabinets, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mill Valley- Loft meets Ranch

Integrated Design Studio, Inc.

photo credit: Bob Morris
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, an alcove shower, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Whole Home Custom Interior Remodel

RRS Design + Build, LLC

Allison Cartwright, Photographer RRS Design + Build is a Austin based general contractor specializing in high end remodels and custom home builds. As a leader in contemporary, modern and mid century modern design, we are the clear choice for a superior product and experience. We would love the opportunity to serve you on your next project endeavor. Put our award winning team to work for you today!

Chestnut Hill Renovation

Vani Sayeed Studios

Interior Design - Vani Sayeed Studios Photography - Jared Kuzia
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

(Addition) Vaulted Ceiling with Lots of Light

Sockeye Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathrooms

Nicola Scannell Design and Property

Create more space with a semi-wall and hide the toilet. The different levels in the bathroom and the sunken bath makes for a feeling of space and creates interest. At Nicola Scannell Design we love bathrooms. They don't need to cost a fortune but they need to be well thought out to maximise space and give that luxurious feeling.

Southwestern Bathroom

Large master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, white benchtops, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, an integrated sink and grey floor.

Sherwood Custom Home - Ironwood Acres

Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.

Bright, light filled, master bath
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in sink, a drop-in tub, green tile, white walls, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, glass tile, porcelain floors and granite benchtops.

Bel Air Modern

Koffka Phakos Design

Large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Traditional Master Bathroom

PRO-Builders

Created this bathroom for a client that wanted both modern and traditional elements. Bringing in Old World features while maintaining a fresh and modern look. Cabinets are white squared, a simple design.

Bathrooms

User

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home for consistency including this bathroom.

Two Storey Loft Conversion

Invent Architecture & Design

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Essex with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

jigsaw-house

Mcmahon and Nerlich

Gorgeous bathing under the stars. Rejuvenate.nPhoto by Dianna Snape, stool by Mark Tuckey
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, white walls, porcelain floors, an open shower, a curbless shower and grey floor.

The sandstone bathroom

Amelia Wilson

We started out with quite a different plan for this bathroom. Before tiling we needed to re-plaster the walls but when we exposed the beautiful red sandstone behind, it had to stay. The original design had been pure Victorian but the final design combined Victorian with rustic and the result is striking.

The Hills Group, Granite Bay, CA

Emser Tile

Kat Alves
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, mosaic tile, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Suite and Guest Bath

Four Brothers Design + Build

This is an example of a large industrial master bathroom in DC Metro with a trough sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors and grey walls.

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.