Photo of a large master bathroom in Philadelphia with tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and ceramic floors.

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

Bay Street

Ken Gutmaker Architectural Photography

Ken Gutmaker Photography kellykeisersplendidinteriors
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a pedestal sink and purple walls.

Floating Vanity and Wall Mount Faucet

KraftMaster Renovations

Floating vanity with large back-lit mirror Photos by Chris Veith
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

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.

MASTER BATHROOM

Panczak Construction

Hector Perez
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, stone slab, purple walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and porcelain floors.

Ellison's Kitchen & Baths

Merrick Design and Build Inc.

Adelia Merrick Phang
Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile and purple walls.

Luxurious Laundry Bathroom Combo

Fisher's Kitchen & Bath

Chipper Hatter
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, purple walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige tile, marble, light hardwood floors, beige floor and an open shower.

Swords

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

Coordinating bathroom suite for teenage girl. Custom hand-painted zebra stripes surround the vanity. Margaret Volney
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors, purple walls, marble benchtops and beige benchtops.

Women's Home

Jaureguy's Design & Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtops.

Galaxy Bedroom Suite

driscoll interior design, LLC

Driscoll Interior Design, LLC
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey floor.

Eclectic Wine Barrel Sink Mounted to Wall in Washroom

Talmadge Construction, Inc.

The wine barrel sink adds a great eclectic charm to this contemporary bathroom. The purple accent wall help to highlight this piece as great focal point in this space.

Texas Consulate

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Historically regarded as ‘The Purple House,’ a place where musicians have come and gone, we restored this 1910 historical building in East Nashville to become a boutique bed and breakfast. Developed by native Texans, the home is dubbed The Texas Consulate, with a soft spot for Texans. Much of the original structure and details remain, including the wood flooring, trim and casing, architectural niches, fireplaces and tile, brick chimneys, doors and hardware, cast iron tubs, and other special trinkets. We suggested minimal architectural interventions to accommodate the adaptation, in addition to curating hand-selected furniture, fixtures, and objects that celebrate the building’s art deco character. Interior Design and Styling: Jeanne Schultz Design Studio Architect of Record: David Hunter Photography: Chris Phelps

Bathroom Glamour

Kathleen Monroe Design

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and ceramic floors.

Family homestead renovated into beautiful new home

Slotegraaf Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile and purple walls.

Minneapolis Victorian Bathroom Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Bathroom remodel. Photo credit to Hannah Lloyd.
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and solid surface benchtops.

Completed Master Bath Remodels

reInventedSpaces LLC

John R. Sperath
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Raleigh with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, a curbless shower, black and white tile, purple walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door and white floor.

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
Design ideas 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.

Debbie & Bill's Master Bath

Sterling Construction, Inc.

Emmy Award Winning Purple Rain Bathroom by Sterling Construction. Ok, we didn't win an Emmy but the homeowner did for producing Veep! Pretty cool, had to get a few pics with the trophy!

Best Bath Renovations of 2012 - "The Duncan Lane Project"

Case's Renovations Ltd.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey 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.