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Photo of a large modern 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls and terra-cotta floors.

Mold to Remodel

Mila's Restoration & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized bathroom in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Old South Master Bath Upgrade

FMG Contracting

Large traditional master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a console sink and granite benchtops.

Ventana Way 02::Aptos, CA

Jon Badeaux Construction, Inc.

Photos by Kristi Zufall, www.stellamedia.com
Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, green tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and terra-cotta floors.

Tile Bathrooms and Showers

Coulee Carpet Center

Inspiration for a bathroom in Other with brown tile, porcelain tile and terra-cotta floors.

BAD MC

KERMONA e.K.

Inspiration for 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.

STRADER - Walk-in shower

Mariano & Co., LLC

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

Lakeshore Drive

Showcase Design•Build

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Casa Santangelo - Luxury suite - Salerno

Marco Vitale

Pareti affrescate e soffitto con tele decorate per questa suite realizzata in un palazzo storico del centro storico di Salerno
Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, orange floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Reforma integral en calle Morabos de Barcelona

Grupo Inventia

El cuarto de baño cuenta con un lavabo, un inodoro y una ducha. El alicatado blanco contrasta de forma espectacular con el pavimento hidráulico original. Grupo Inventia.

Casa Claudius Positano - Bagno

David Casa

Bagno | Bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Naples with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, pink benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Newbury Home

InsideOutside Design Pty Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Guadalupe Del Prado

Design Alliance

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, black and white tile, yellow tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops and an alcove tub.

Fitchburg, WI Condo - Master Bathroom Remodel

DC Interiors & Renovations

Inspiration for 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.

Rancho Santa Fe, Adobe Home

Pines Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in San Diego with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls and terra-cotta floors.

Haus am Berg

Katja Schmidt Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a console sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a double vanity and recessed.

Custom Bathroom

JL Rowley Contracting Inc.

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.

Badezimmer mit Kontrast

Schöllgen Haustechnik GmbH

This is an example of 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.

Extension et rénovation complète d'une maison

VORBILD Architecture

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Nice with beige cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and an open shower.

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.

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.