Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black tile, blue tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Lake Jackson Master Bath

Murphy's Design

Remodeled by Murphy's Design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Kitchen and Bath Project

Kitchen Masters, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Crisp and Classic Family Home

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, a corner shower, an undermount tub, matchstick tile, white walls, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Philly Finest

Kate Grzymala Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, white benchtops and granite benchtops.

Transitional Master Bathroom

Tenhulzen Painting & Construction Partners, Inc.

John Wilbanks Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

New construction in Berkeley Heights

A. Valle Construction

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, blue tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bay Park Bathroom

Integrity Home Improvements, Inc.

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom Renovation

Borgani Kitchens Cabinetry and Custom Closets

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Marble Madness | Bath Remodel

User

By Thrive Design Group
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, grey walls, marble floors, shaker cabinets, a corner shower, matchstick tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Countertops

Keystone Granite

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, blue tile, brown tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops and brown floor.

Master Suite Attic

Farrell and Sons, LLC

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, blue tile, matchstick tile and shaker cabinets.

Bathroom Remodel

Gallagher Construction

Large modern master wet room bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Aging in place/ADA bathroom addition

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

We designed and built a handicap accessible bathroom that looked like it belonged in a traditional home environment. We worked closely with the homeowners, including a Korean War veteran, to learn what their needs were and seamlessly applied those needs to the rules and guidelines of the American Disabilities Act to successfully exceed their expectations. Working with The Veterans Administration gives us an opportunity to use our talents and abilities to give back to those who gave so much for the freedoms we take for granted every day. Please remember to thank the vets you may encounter in your daily ventures and travels for their service.

37th Ave. Renovation & Addition

Barlow Architecture Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and grey floor.

Carmel Beach Cottage

T. A. Wolfson Design

Custom Pratt & Larson vertical tiles, Crema Marfil honed marble tile coordinated with Aqua Verde granite slab and custom designed vanity. Photo by Terri Wolfson

On the Rocks

DeLeers Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Glenhaven Custom Home

Alair Homes Houston

A clean, transitional home design. This home focuses on ample and open living spaces for the family, as well as impressive areas for hosting family and friends. The quality of materials chosen, combined with simple and understated lines throughout, creates a perfect canvas for this family’s life. Contrasting whites, blacks, and greys create a dramatic backdrop for an active and loving lifestyle.

Penthouse Condo Remodel

J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.

This award-winning supersized oceanfront penthouse condominium was completely remodeled by J.S. Perry & Co. The home includes a complete new custom kitchen, four bathrooms and all new finishes throughout. The warmth and sophisticated beach design remains strong through every square foot.

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, green walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower and a two-piece toilet.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker 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.