Long subway tiles cover these shower walls offering a glossy look, with small hexagonal tiles lining the shower niche for some detailing. Photos by Chris Veith

West Marin Organic Remodel

Craig O'Connell Architecture

Design ideas for a midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor and white benchtops.

ЖК Wellhouse

Special-style

Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with a wall-mount toilet, purple walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

N28 Tudor

Heidi Caillier Design

brass hardware, old house, tudor house,
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Seattle with purple walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Bedford, NY Jack-n-Jill Bathroom

True Identity Concepts

A beautiful update to a girl's jack-n-jill bathroom with plenty of storage and functional features within the space. Interior Design & photos by True Identity Concepts.

23rd St NYC Project

Evelyn James Interiors

This master bath designed by Jill Menhoff Architects is a sleek master bath with calming tones, a custom vanity, customer shower and a swivel vanity stool

Shoreline Drive

Studio M Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and grey floor.

Redmond Cottage Small Bath

Riddle Construction & Design

Custom freestanding vanity with quartz countertop.
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a two-piece toilet, purple walls and marble floors.

Rockbridge

CarsonSpeer Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, gray tile, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, white benchtops, shaker cabinets, purple walls and white floor.

Rustic Custom Ensuite in Surrey, BC

Pro-Pack Contracting & Design Inc.

Opening the space and removing the drop in large tub created this. Chandelier gave client the focus and beauty she desired. Photography by Davina
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Transitional Master Bathroom in Aurora, IL

Adam Hartig

Adam Hartig
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

West Coast Hamptons

IS Architecture

This kids bathroom is shared by their two daughters and connects to each of their bedrooms. Therefore, two separate sink areas were created with a center storage "shared" area. There is more storage in the medicine cabinets and underneath the sinks with custom pull out drawers. The bathroom was kept in green and white muted tones with the tile, cabinetry and countertop so it could be changed and accented through the years with the paint color (purple currently) and linen choices. The flooring is a Tessera glass mosaics and the wainscoting a classic white subway tile with an accent row of the flooring tile. There is a separate shower/toilet room created for privacy.

Lake Front Country Estate

Markalunas Architecture Group

Lake Front Country Estate Girls Bath. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Large traditional bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Philly Finest

Kate Grzymala Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, white benchtops and granite benchtops.

Sister Baths

CG&S Design-Build

Kelly Moore Whisper Violet paint, Kelly Moore Chantilly Lace for trim, photography by Tre Dunham
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and with a sauna.

Master Bath remodel, Washington DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Beautiful master bath remodel in Washington DC. Photo Credits to Greg Hadley Photography
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, marble floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Master bathroom with walk in shower

Destination Design, LLC

"Her" side of the master bathroom suite. Plenty of storage in the mirrored wall cabinets. Ryan Hainey, Photography
Small modern master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Gallery

KOSS design+build, pllc

Remodel of a Midcentury bathroom. The original space was expanded by 12 sf to accommodate a new layout which included a new bath tub, double vanity sink, glass enclosed shower and wall mounted toilet.

Artist House

J_spy Architecture | Design

New modern primary bathroom that uses waterproof plaster for the whole space. The bathtub is custom and made of the same waterproof plaster. Wall mounted faucets. Separate showers.

Boulder Teenage Girls Bedroom Suite

D2D Studio, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized bathroom in Denver with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Purple Walls and an Undermount Sink

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.