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

Sullivan's Island Remodel

St. Pierre Construction

Large primary bath suite featuring a curbless shower, antique honed marble flooring throughout, custom ceramic tile shower walls, custom white oak vanity with white marble countertops and waterfalls, brass hardware, and horizontal painted shiplap walls.

Powell Master ensuite

Michelle Graham Design

Photo Credits to Marc Fowler of Metropolis Studio
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, purple walls, an integrated sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Whole House Remodel and Addition

Lauten Construction

Design ideas for a country bathroom in DC Metro with a claw-foot tub, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Plum Sauna and Steam Room Pair

Bradford Wellness

Sleek and contemporary, the Soul Collection by Starpool is designed with a dynamic range of finishes and footprints to fit any aesthetic. This steam room and sauna pair is shown in Intense Soul - Walls and seating of the steam room in satin-effect plum crystal with walls in waxed plum fir in the sauna.

Bathroom Remodeling With Barn Door

Boss Design Center

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Past Projects

Cornerstone Remodeling Atlanta

Large contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, glass tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and grey floor.

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.

Minneapolis Victorian Bathroom Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Bathroom remodel. Photo credit to Hannah Lloyd.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, an open shower and grey floor.

Esperia at Bonita Bay Residence

Barbara Rooch Interior Environments, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, purple walls and a drop-in tub.

Water Oak

Carlton Edwards

Tall board and batten wainscoting is used to wrap this ensuite bath. An antique dresser was converted into a sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Nashville with marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, purple walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

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.

A Bathroom Fit For A Princess

Fiorito Interior Design

When a large family renovated a home nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, all bathrooms received dazzling upgrades, but none more so than this sweet and beautiful bathroom for their nine year-old daughter who is crazy for every Disney heroine or Princess. We laid down a floor of sparkly white Thassos marble edged with a mother of pearl mosaic. Every space can use something shiny and the mirrored vanity, gleaming chrome fixtures, and glittering crystal light fixtures bring a sense of glamour. And light lavender walls are a gorgeous contrast to a Thassos and mother of pearl floral mosaic in the shower. This is one lucky little Princess! Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

basement renovation

Designhaus Interiors

Basement Guest Bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Chevy Chase Kids Bath

Haus Interior Design

This bathroom is teeny tiny, and we couldn't change the original footprint. But using quality materials and light finishes made it feel new and bright, and perfectly suited to the elegance of the house. Beveled white tile, lots of Carrara marble, polished nickel fixtures, and period sconces all played a role in this spectacular facelift.

Mar Vista, CA / Bathroom Remodel

ING Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

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.

Designers Guild interior

Студия Светланы Ильиной

Фотограф - Гришко Юрий
Traditional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with purple cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen, a corner shower, multi-coloured floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Purple Walls

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.