Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Grand Ave Hall Bath

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Reuse of homeowners furniture piece (painted white), with onyx top and self rimming sink. New tub and wainscoting, custom built-in storage above the tub. Custom mirror made for existing mirror frame that was cut down to fit the existing bathroom space.

Masculine Geberit Powder Room

Geberit

A black glass Geberit Monolith toilet lends a sleek style to this masculine powder room.
Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, purple walls, dark hardwood floors, furniture-like cabinets and black cabinets.

Master Bathroom

Happy Interiors Group

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with an alcove tub, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and ceramic floors.

Hollywood Heights Historical Bathroom Remodel

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Suburban Estate

Lauren Coburn LLC

Tony Soluri
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, white tile, mosaic tile, marble benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Historic German Village Bath

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Bathroom, subway tiles, glass shower door, shower bench, white cabinets, blue walls, wood floors in German Village
Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Historic German Village Bath

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Bathroom, subway tiles, glass shower door, shower bench, white cabinets, blue walls, wood floors in German Village
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Lake Butler Custom Home

Total Solutions Group

Uneek Image
Large traditional master bathroom in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, purple walls, marble floors and a drop-in tub.

Master Bathroom, Midwest Simplicity

Videre Decor

The master bath was reconfigured to accommodate two separate sinks and a shower with floor to ceiling marble tile and onyx base. Lightly embossed ceramic tiles on the floor gave subtle texture balanced with the rich cherry cabinets.

Extensive Spa Bathroom

Meeder Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for an expansive traditional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, purple walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Maple hill - Guest bath

Access Design + Build, LLC

In this delicate Guest Bathroom - the geometric and modern pattern is still carried through the floor tile and the faucets. Pleasing with a modern flair. Photo credit - Ehlen Photography, Mark Ehlen

Spa Retreat

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Greater Grand Rapids

An open concept for this master bedroom and bathroom was transformed into a spa like retreat. Photo credit: Terrien Photography
Photo of a large asian master bathroom in Grand Rapids with a vessel sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, purple walls and light hardwood floors.

Corner vanity

Abundant Joy Designs, LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mid-century Inspired Mudroom: Herringbone Flooring

Tesi Design, Inc. Interiors and Cabinetry

Herringbone pattern porcelain
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Allred

brittanysdesign

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Howards Grove Bathroom Remodel

Precision Floor And Decor

White subway tiles, smoky gray glass mosaic tile accents, soft gray spa bathtub, solid surface countertops, and lilac walls. Photos by Kost Plus Marketing. Photo by Carrie Kost

Advantage Basements London

Chris Snook

Chris Snook
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, purple walls and an open shower.

Apartment renovation

FC Quality Cabinets & More

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

East Creek - Menlo Park

JPM Construction

www.photosbycherie.com
Small traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

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.