This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops and white walls.

Buena Vista Bathrooms

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Both the master bath and the guest bath were in dire need of a remodel. The guest bath was a much simpler project, basically replacing what was there in the same location with upgraded cabinets, tile, fittings fixtures and lighting. The most dramatic feature is the patterned floor tile and the navy blue painted ship lap wall behind the vanity. The master was another project. First, we enlarged the bathroom and an adjacent closet by straightening out the walls across the entire length of the bedroom. This gave us the space to create a lovely bathroom complete with a double bowl sink, medicine cabinet, wash let toilet and a beautiful shower.

Bedford Park

Toronto Designers

Simple yet classic and so easy to clean, this basement bathroom has the high contrast of black and white to really appeal to this client.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bath - Foxcroft

Tailored Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Logan Square Townhome

k YODER design, LLC

Jeffrey Totaro
Photo of a modern master bathroom in Philadelphia with a claw-foot tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and an open shower.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

Another kid's bathroom showing a walk-in shower, a built-in vanity with blue painted wooden cabinets and a single toilet.
Mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cabanon marseillais

Mars Avril

Ce cabanon typique des fonds de cour des maisons marseillaises a été transformé en lumineux studio. Il a été conçu pour servir tour à tour d’atelier de création ou de studio d’invités. Le cabanon dispose maintenant d'une douche et de toilettes. Photos © Lisa Martens Carillo

Linen Storage in Master Bathroom

Denise Quade Design

Adjustable shelves are great for linen storage and below we put two tiltout hampers for laundry.
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Estate interior redesign project

RAHokanson Photography

Rolfe Hokanson
Photo of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, granite benchtops, an alcove shower and a hinged shower door.

STRADER - Walk-in shower

Mariano & Co., LLC

QuickPicTours
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and terra-cotta floors.

2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool

Duke Homes, Inc.

The spa-like master bath features heated floors and an expansive walk in shower.
This is an example of an expansive modern master bathroom in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Vermont Modern Barn

Joan Heaton Architects

Susan Teare
This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in Burlington with a curbless shower, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, beige tile, porcelain tile and an open shower.

Blue Bathroom

Dickinson Cabinetry

This is a rustic, blue painted, beaded inset, vanity by Dickinson Cabinetry. One of the designers who uses our cabinets, had this put in her own master bathroom.

Contemporary Master Suite

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Holly Lepere
Mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors and an undermount sink.

Golden Crystal - After

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, red tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Wood Beams and Ceiling in Master Bathroom

Denise Quade Design

Toe kick lighting add ambiance in this master bathroom.
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Mid-Century Modern Bath

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. My client’s main focus for this bathroom was to create a wheelchair accessible shower while maintaining a unique and rustic visual appeal. When we received this project, the majority of the bathroom had already been destroyed, and the new vanity was already in place. Our main contribution was the new ADA accessible shower. We decided to keep the Saltillo tile and brick wall in the bathroom to keep some of the original Southwestern charm of the home, and create a stone flooring for the base of the shower. By mixing a variety of colored stones and creating a stone detail up the side of the shower, we were able to add a modern and fresh touch to the shower. Aside from the stone detail, the sides of the shower are made up of rustic wood-look porcelain which fits the overall aesthetic of the bathroom while still being easy to clean. To accommodate a wheelchair, the shower is 5’ by 5’ with a 3’ door. The handheld bar at the back of the shower is an ADA compliant bar which has levers so it can be easily maneuvered. Overall, we aimed to create a sturdy structure for the shower that would hold up to various disability needs while still remaining chic. By adding rustic details and thoughtful ADA compliant components, this shower is useful and attractive.

STRADER - Walk-in shower

Mariano & Co., LLC

QuickPicTours
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and terra-cotta floors.

Div. Foto

Torben Djenner Fotografi APS

Torben Djenner
Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, tile benchtops and a shower curtain.

Master Bath Retreat

J. Henry Designs

Master shower with waterfall deco tile, niche and frameless glass enclosure
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Porcelain Tile and Terra-cotta 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.