This medium sized bathroom had ample space to create a luxurious bathroom for this young professional couple with 3 young children. My clients really wanted a place to unplug and relax where they could retreat and recharge. New cabinets were a must with customized interiors to reduce cluttered counter tops and make morning routines easier and more organized. We selected Hale Navy for the painted finish with an upscale recessed panel door. Honey bronze hardware is a nice contrast to the navy paint instead of an expected brushed silver. For storage, a grooming center to organize hair dryer, curling iron and brushes keeps everything in place for morning routines. On the opposite, a pull-out organizer outfitted with trays for smaller personal items keeps everything at the fingertips. I included a pull-out hamper to keep laundry and towels off the floor. Another design detail I like to include is drawers in the sink cabinets. It is much better to have drawers notched for the plumbing when organizing bathroom products instead of filling up a large base cabinet. The room already had beautiful windows and was bathed in naturel light from an existing skylight. I enhanced the natural lighting with some recessed can lights, a light in the shower as well as sconces around the mirrored medicine cabinets. The best thing about the medicine cabinets is not only the additional storage but when both doors are opened you can see the back of your head. The inside of the cabinet doors are mirrored. Honey Bronze sconces are perfect lighting at the vanity for makeup and shaving. A larger shower for my very tall client with a built-in bench was a priority for this bathroom. I recommend stream showers whenever designing a bathroom and my client loved the idea of that feature as a surprise for his wife. Steam adds to the wellness and health aspect of any good bathroom design. We were able to access a small closet space just behind the shower a perfect spot for the steam unit. In addition to the steam, a handheld shower is another “standard” item in our shower designs. I like to locate these near a bench so you can sit while you target sore shoulder and back muscles. Another benefit is cleanability of the shower walls and being able to take a quick shower without getting your hair wet. The slide bar is just the thing to accommodate different heights. For Mrs. a tub for soaking and relaxing were the main ingredients required for this remodel. Here I specified a Bain Ultra freestanding tub complete with air massage, chromatherapy and a heated back rest. The tub filer is floor mounted and adds another element of elegance to the bath. I located the tub in a bay window so the bather can enjoy the beautiful view out of the window. It is also a great way to relax after a round of golf. Either way, both of my clients can enjoy the benefits of this tub. The tiles selected for the shower and the lower walls of the bathroom are a slightly oversized subway tile in a clean and bright white. The floors are a 12x24 porcelain marble. The shower floor features a flat cut marble pebble tile. Behind the vanity the wall is tiled with Zellage tile in a herringbone pattern. The colors of the tile connect all the colors used in the bath. The final touches of elegance and luxury to complete our design, the soft lilac paint on the walls, the mix of metal materials on the faucets, cabinet hardware, lighting and yes, an oversized heated towel warmer complete with robe hooks. This truly is a space for rejuvenation and wellness.

Saddle River Master

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography. A total remodel to the second floor of the home allowed for complete redesign of the master suite including the master bathroom. Priority number one for this new master bath was to create an environment where the client could close the door to escape and recharge. For this an oversized air tub for two and a generous steam shower were absolute necessities. By placing the tub on a bed of flat cut river stone tiles a feeling of floating on a pond is created. The windows above the tub were left unadorned to bring more of the outside in from the private acreage beyond the windows The same tile is repeated on the shower floor. A large bench tucked into the shower allows the user to stretch out and enjoy the steam. Privacy for this young professional family was also an important feature. A separate commode room mirrors the shape of the shower and a recessed entrance to the bath creates privacy from the bedroom. Easy care porcelain tiles are used on the floor and wall behind the vanity. The same crisp white subway tile pattern is repeated in the shower. A white vanity with strong furniture lines and details provides all the storage you could want. Easy maintenance quartz counter tops repeat the white and grey marble patterned floor tiles. Beautiful framed mirrors reflect light throughout the room. Black crystal knobs adorn the cabinets and continue the black accent details. Polished chrome fittings and light fixtures with crystal accents add to the glam while the black shades and color accents provide the edge. Granite, a rich paint color from Benjamin Moore adds just the right amount of dramatic color to the walls. The subtle glimmer of glass tile and crystal details combined with the black color of the flat stone tile and the cabinet hardware meld the world of glamorous luxury and edgy style.

Guest Bed Chic

Janzen Design

Matthew Bolt
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Cook Residence in Hibben

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Girl's Bathroom

Gregory Allan Cramer & Company, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Tanner Bathroom

JDL Development Inc.

Floating rift sawn white oak vanity. Photo by Josh Partee
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Westport Award-Winning Bathroom

REL Interiors

David Dadekian
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Teen Girls Bathroom

Mimi of Miami

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Hollywood Road

A P Arcon Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, pink tile, mosaic tile, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink and orange floor.

Pretty in Pink Girls Bathroom

Eisenbrandt Companies

An oasis for the girls to get ready in the morning with a six-drawer vanity, maximizing their space for products and Avanti Quartz countertops to withstand the years to come. Honed Hex Carrara floors throughout and shower walls with beveled 3x6 subway tiles. The shower is accented with a custom niche and mother of pearl/mirrored mosaic tiles, wrapped with stone. Chrome fixtures throughout, giving the space a transitional, clean, fresh look!

Baldwin Hills Master Bathroom

Fred Wylds Design

Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodeling With Barn Door

Boss Design Center

This is an example of 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.

Master Bath Remodel Photos

Apollo Media

Master Bath remodel Photos for DiStefano Bros. Construction in Southern RI
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Providence with a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet and purple walls.

Kids bathroom

Logan Killen Interiors

Hunter Holder
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, stone slab, purple walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Elegant Deco Bath

JAZ Design, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Purple and Gray Bathroom

SWAT Design Team for Decorating Den

Designer: Heidi Sowatskyand The SWAT Design Team for Decorating Den Interiors, Photographer: Anne Matheis
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in St Louis with white cabinets, an open shower, engineered quartz benchtops, gray tile, stone tile, purple walls, recessed-panel cabinets and slate floors.

Colorful Condo

Unpatterned

Photo: Aimée Mazzenga
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and a trough sink.

ABITAZIONE 1

FABRIZIO GINI PHOTOGRAPHER

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Milan with purple walls, a pedestal sink and medium hardwood floors.

trendy home design

Tim Design & Deco

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Lille with a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a console sink and onyx 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.

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.