Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Bubble bath

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

New construction Guest house / Swimming Pool house with pool & bubbles theme bathroom. Custom water jet cut bubbles in shower wall tile. Builders: JPL, Inc. Photography: Bernard Andre

Dream Design Master Bath

Pillar 3 Design Group

The stunning soaking tub has a ledge wide enough for a wine glass. Photo by Brian Wilson
Large modern master bathroom in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Vintage Modern California Cottage

SH interiors

Amy Williams Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic kids bathroom in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Transitional Bathroom

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Project 3414-1 Ericsson Neighborhood South Minneapolis Kitchen + Bath Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

This 1907 home in the Ericsson neighborhood of South Minneapolis needed some love. A tiny, nearly unfunctional kitchen and leaking bathroom were ready for updates. The homeowners wanted to embrace their heritage, and also have a simple and sustainable space for their family to grow. The new spaces meld the home’s traditional elements with Traditional Scandinavian design influences. In the kitchen, a wall was opened to the dining room for natural light to carry between rooms and to create the appearance of space. Traditional Shaker style/flush inset custom white cabinetry with paneled front appliances were designed for a clean aesthetic. Custom recycled glass countertops, white subway tile, Kohler sink and faucet, beadboard ceilings, and refinished existing hardwood floors complete the kitchen after all new electrical and plumbing. In the bathroom, we were limited by space! After discussing the homeowners’ use of space, the decision was made to eliminate the existing tub for a new walk-in shower. By installing a curbless shower drain, floating sink and shelving, and wall-hung toilet; Castle was able to maximize floor space! White cabinetry, Kohler fixtures, and custom recycled glass countertops were carried upstairs to connect to the main floor remodel. White and black porcelain hex floors, marble accents, and oversized white tile on the walls perfect the space for a clean and minimal look, without losing its traditional roots! We love the black accents in the bathroom, including black edge on the shower niche and pops of black hex on the floors. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Designated Art and Design Studio Bathroom

Kathryn Leeson-Kight KDLK Interior Design Consultation

Southern Maine General Contrator Todd Bacon build the custom Cabinet in this bathroom to the owners specifications
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Classic Beach House Style Bathroom

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Designer Dawn Johns specified Norcraft Cabinetry’s Cottage Maple door style in White for the bathroom vanity and wall cabinet above the toilet for additional storage. The beadboard door style is a staple design piece for any coastal design and brings some subtle texture to the space. A Recycled Glass Surface from Curava in the color Savaii was selected for the vanity countertop and was a unique way to include natural elements that resemble the look of sea glass into this coastal space. The vanity was complete with the Ribbon & Reed Hardware in Pewter Antique from Top Knobs Hardware. Mikonos 12x24 tile in Coral from Tesoro was used for the bathroom floor as well as the shower walls in a vertical layout. The shower was complete with a recessed niche and a frameless glass hinge door. Coastal décor was used to complete the space such as a rustic framed mirror and nautical inspired light fixture.

UPDATES- BEFORE & AFTERS

Susan Glick Interiors

UPDATED MASTER BATHROOM MARBLE FLOORING MARLBE COUNTERTOPS SOAKING TUB FURRY OTTOMAN WITH LUCITE LEGS DRUM SHADE OF SHEER LINEN WITH CRYSTALS
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Crane Drive San Anselmo CA

Jane Ellison

This newly remodeled family home and in law unit in San Anselmo is 4000sf of light and space. The first designer was let go for presenting grey one too many times. My task was to skillfully blend all the color my clients wanted from their mix of Latin, Hispanic and Italian heritage and get it to read successfully. Wow, no easy feat. Clients alway teach us so much. I learned that much more color could work than I ever thought possible.

Naples Modern

Rob Bramhall Architects

Rob Bramhall
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile and porcelain tile.

Beachy Bliss Master Bath

E.L. Designs

Needing a tranquil getaway? This bathroom is just that - with matte glass mosaics in the best beachy blue tones, fresh white cabinetry, wood plank tile, flat pebble tile for the shower floor, and amazing amenities including heated floors, a heated towel rack and natural light galore, why would you ever leave? What’s a great master bath without plenty of storage? In addition to the great cabinets, we have handy niches everywhere you could possibly need one, and with all of these great details, could you even tell that this bathroom is fully accessible? That’s right, we’ve got a barrier free shower, grab bars, and plenty of floor space to maneuver, around it all!

Floating Blue Bathroom

SJ&J Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Transitional bathroom with mettallic copper tiles

Simple Steps

This transitional bathroom has a metallic mosaic tile, recycled granite and glass counter top and bathtub surround. The copper colored tile is called Liberty Amber and the color is also available in the Metropolis cut and subway tiles. There are more colors in this collection. The counter and bathtub surround is made from a recycled granite and glass with copper flecks that compliment the mosaics, the color is called White Copper. The material is stain resistant, heat resistant, impact resistant and it does not need to be sealed. The material is 1/4" thick and can be placed on top of existing counters or on new cabinets. There are many colors and sizes.

Guest Bathroom

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Photo of a small transitional bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, blue benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Tub shower combo and glass panel

Giselle Ulmo Design

This shower/tub combo with a glass panel. Shower tiles are a combination of ceramic tiles and mosaics. Custom wood vanity with Duravit sink and brushed nickel single-handle faucet.

Cotswold Country House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

En suite master bathroom in Cotswold Country House
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, marble, green walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, panelled walls, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet and recycled glass benchtops.

Concordia Addition

Howells Architecture + Design

The modern master bath was kept to a tight budget, with cheap tile. But a bold move with color adds pizzazz. Photo: Laurie Black
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Mid Century Remodel

Weaver Construction

Design ideas for a large midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, recycled glass benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

West Linn Transitional Bathroom Remodel

Fraley and Company

Playful bubbles and recycled glass keep the design light and fun for a young girl to appreciate without being overly "youthful", allowing longevity of design. Photography: Schweitzer Creative

All Wall Tile Bathroom Design Ideas with Recycled Glass Benchtops

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.