Bathroom with Penny feature tiles and patterned floor tiles

This beautiful bathroom is a perfect example of a modernised take on traditional. The penny round feature tiles, subway tiles and the dramatic black and white floor tiles echo a by-gone era, whilst the over all clean lines of fittings and fixtures, place this bathroom firmly in current times.

Golden Crystal - After

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

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.

Fitchburg, WI Condo - Master Bathroom Remodel

DC Interiors & Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, green walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fair Oaks Ranch Shower Conversion

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

This Project started by the owner needing to replace a tub with a walk in shower equipped with bench, handheld shower option and assistance bars. The foldout teak shower bench makes it easy for the owner to help his wife getting in and out of the shower

BAD MC

KERMONA e.K.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

HERE Design and Architecture Santa Fe Renovations - Bath

HERE Design and Architecture

Santa Fe Renovations - Bath. Interior renovation modernizes and harmonizes with clients' folk-art-inspired furnishings. New finishes and fixtures. Construction by Casanova Construction, Sapello, NM. Photo by Abstract Photography, Inc., all rights reserved.

Refined Islington apartment

Samantha Watkins McRae

This bathroom has a nod to the industrial with a steel frame shower and matt black fittings, but a marble wall and vibrant floor tiles inject warmth. Photo credit: Lyndon Douglas Photography

Master Bath Retreat

J. Henry Designs

Toilet room
Inspiration 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.

Weymouth Bathrooms

Artisan Construction Services, Inc.

Small master bathroom. Shower with no door.
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, turquoise floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kenwood Parkway Transitional

Lenox House Design

This Guest Bath has no interior windows, so keeping the finishes light and airy were important. A modern tile backsplash framed in brass pairs with the white quartz countertops, white cabinet and white walls. The floor tile is a light grey porcelain. Original enameled art from the homeowner's collection infuses the space with just a hint of color.

Custom Shower System

JL Rowley Contracting Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, red walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, red floor and an open shower.

Master Bath Shower with Tile accent

Florida Design Works

Trendy Bath with Patterned floor Tile. Brittany at Trinity Construction in Sarasota Wall: Florida Tile Time Snow Natural 12x24 Floor: Marca Corona Geometria Accent/Shower Floor: Florida Tile Rhyme 1x6 mosaic

Tierrasanta Spanish Inspired Master Bathroom

Your Nest By Design, Robin Kelley

Master Bathroom Remodel, took a 90's track house bathroom with heavy soffits and L-shaped vanity - and turned it into a Modern Spanish Revival inspired oasis, with two arched openings framing personal vanities with furniture grade details. Iron sconces flank arched dressing mirrors. Custom hand-painted terra-cotta tile backsplash. The shower was expanded and a foot ledge pony wall separates the shower from the space for a freestanding soaking tub. The shower is tiled with an accent of hand-painted terra-cotta tiles, balanced by other budget friendly tiles and materials. Terracotta shower floor and floor tile ground the space with authentic Mediterranean flavor.

Pullout Storage in Master Bathroom

Denise Quade Design

Pullout storage provides a great spot for hair products, hair tools, and medications.
This is an example of 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.

Charme et lumière au cœur de Paris

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane Vasco
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with white cabinets, a curbless shower, white walls, terra-cotta floors, black floor, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops and black benchtops.

Double Vanity with Lots of Storage

Denise Quade Design

Nice wide sink bases with two small drawers and one big drawer give these homeowners plenty of storage. Single handle faucets help add a contemporary feel and the matching mirror framing helps tie the mirror and the cabinetry together.

TRADER - 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.

Weymouth Bathrooms

Artisan Construction Services, Inc.

Small master bathroom. Shower with no door.
Small contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, turquoise floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Badezimmer mit Kontrast

Schöllgen Haustechnik GmbH

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Bonn with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

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.

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.