Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Canoe Main Bathroom Renovation

Marianne Elizabeth Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodel

J & J Home Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Lewisville, TX Guest Bathroom

Imrie Design Studio

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Moody Blues Historic Revival

Model Remodel

Light blue, white and wood guest bathroom. © Cindy Apple Photography
Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bothell Kitchen & Bath Reno

Bora&Co Construction

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Small But Spacious Bath

Humble Haven Homes

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Updates on The Hill - St. Louis

Aleto Construction Group

Home makeover on the Hill. An adorable home on the Hill was calling for an updated kitchen and bathroom. Working with the homeowner we redesigned the new spaces to offer functional space for both storage and entertaining. When renovating the existing addition on the back of the home, we noticed the current addition was falling off. We jumped right in and redesigned and delivered a safe new addition to become home to the new bathroom, extending the mudroom for more spacious space and was even able to install a stackable washer drawer cabinet for first floor access. The hardwood flooring was extended into the space so it looks as though it had always been there.

SAVANNA DESIGN BUILD PROJECT

NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD

Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

Whole Home Renovation - Oakland

The Home Co.

Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a single vanity.

West 71st Street Addition & Whole House

Schloegel Design Remodel

We used the concept of a European wet room to maximize shower space. The natural and aqua color scheme is carried through here and seen in the unique tile inset. The straight lines of the brick set tile are offset by the organic pebble floor.

Cornelius Pass Guest Bath

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

small guest bathroom with tub/shower combo, open shelving
Small transitional bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mediterranean Style Bathroom Remodel

enTICEng Designs LLC

The original bathroom had a fiberglass tub insert, vinyl flooring, and no personality.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean kids bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Remodel / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

White and blue small bathroom with bathtub and glass door. Flowered patterned floor tiles with white vanity, shampoo niche, subway tiles and sliding glass door.

One Room Challenge: Lyons Bathroom, Powder and Laundry Room

Brittany Lyons Interiors

Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Ladera Ranch - Kids Bath & Guest Bath

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

This bathtub shower combination looks fantastic. An alcove tub with large format ceramic shower wall tile and black shower fixtures and valves. The glass sliding shower door has black barn door hardware. Black Schluter trim for the large shower niche and shower tile edges.

Victorian Bathroom Remodel in Melrose MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Full bathroom remodel with updated layout in historic Victorian home. White cabinetry, quartz countertop, ash gray hardware, Delta faucets and shower fixtures, hexagon porcelain mosaic floor tile, Carrara marble trim on window and shower niches, deep soaking tub, and TOTO Washlet bidet toilet.

Murrysville Main Bath

Dena Caron Interiors

Glass wall through the room and into the shower with built-in mirror/medicine cabinet. Handheld with shower head in chrome
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Needham III

Michelle Markert Interiors

Hall bathroom with quartz counter, recessed medicine cabinet, undermount sink, gray cabinet, wall sconces, gray walls.
Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and a niche.

Chagrin Falls Home

Emily Snyder Photography

Traditional bathroom in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and a Shower/Bathtub Combo

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.