BAC Photography
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, beige walls, cork floors, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, matchstick tile and an undermount sink.

A New Start

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles Photography
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in DC Metro with white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, matchstick tile, ceramic floors and white floor.

Bathroom Remodel

Britney Melisse Design Consulting

The update to this narrow galley master bathroom had a huge impact on the feeling of more space, even though the remodel did not include a change to the layout.

Studio City Kitchen and Bath Full Remodel

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

Diamond Cove Bathroom Renovations

Morris Cooper Design Inc.

Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors and beige tile.

My Work

Shirey Home Pro

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, brown tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Pelican Shores Lake Home #8

Copper Homes Limited

Shutter Avenue Photography
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and granite benchtops.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and an alcove shower.

Huntington Beach Master Bathroom

Inspire Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Lesemann Bath

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Charleston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Los Feliz Bathroom Remodel

Eden Builders

Master bathroom complete remodel in Los Feliz. White mosaic floor with 3x6 glass tile on shower walls. Double vanity cabinets with marble counter top and backsplash.

Bayshore Guest Bathroom

KW Cowles Design/ KWC Virtual Interior Design

Charming coastal theme was incorporated into this cozy baths facelift. This total transformation was a facelift and accomplished a high end look on a limited budget.

After Aero Massage Tub in Master Bathroom

Deb Seeley Designs LLC

Brian McLernon
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, yellow walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Lakeside Luxury

Steven Cabinets

Troy Thies
This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, matchstick tile, beige walls and an undermount sink.

Park Slope Brownstone

Michael Schmitt Architect pc

Devon Banks - Photographer
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, matchstick tile and grey walls.

Porpoise Point Dr

Entire, Inc

Wally Sears
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink and brown floor.

Quite Right!

Calming Spaces Interiors, Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Rénovation d'une salle de bain a Saint-Sauveur

ideco par Brigitte Poitras

Brigitte Poitras
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Montreal with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Remodel

Alison Whittaker Design, Inc.

Ken Gutmaker
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Shower Doors

DB Glass & Shower Door

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, black and white tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Matchstick Tile

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.