Thibault Cartier
Design ideas for a mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

The Lalley

Mauro Builders

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Weldon

Blissful Design Studio

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, black floor and a shower curtain.

Oak Grove

Sogno Design Group

Photos by Langdon Clay
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, gray tile, subway tile, white walls and a two-piece toilet.

Tile work

Grand Home Solutions, Inc

This Master Bathroom has large gray porcelain tile on the floor and large white tile ran vertically from floor to ceiling. A shower niche is also tiled so that it blends in with the wall.

Bathroom Shelves

R|House Design Build

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops and an undermount sink.

Kingspark Project

Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design

Design by Kathryn J. LeMaster, Photo by Karen E. Segrave
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Little Rock with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors and green walls.

Piedmont Kitchen and Bathroom

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

The layout of this bathroom was reconfigured by locating the new tub on the rear wall, and putting the toilet on the left of the vanity. The wall on the left of the existing vanity was taken out.

Harbour Point Marina

Krista + Home

A spa like master bath retreat with double sinks, gray cabinetry, aqua linen wallpaper and a huge shower oasis. Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman. Photos by Troy Campbell. Krista Watterworth Design Studio, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Mill Valley, CA

Urrutia Design

URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bothell | Modern Coastal

Heiser Designs

A guest bath transformation in Bothell featuring a unique modern coastal aesthetic complete with a floral patterned tile flooring and a bold Moroccan-inspired green shower surround.

Chicago Home Addition-Part #4

Danni Krueger-Maddison

Country kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Gatter Residence- Bathroom Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Complete remodeling of existing guest bathroom, including new push-in tub, white subway tile on the walls and and dark vinyl flooring.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Victorian Modern Bathroom Remodel

Balboa Design Group

Our clients wanted a REAL master bathroom with enough space for both of them to be in there at the same time. Their house, built in the 1940’s, still had plenty of the original charm, but also had plenty of its original tiny spaces that just aren’t very functional for modern life. The original bathroom had a tiny stall shower, and just a single vanity with very limited storage and counter space. Not to mention kitschy pink subway tile on every wall. With some creative reconfiguring, we were able to reclaim about 25 square feet of space from the bedroom. Which gave us the space we needed to introduce a double vanity with plenty of storage, and a HUGE walk-in shower that spans the entire length of the new bathroom! While we knew we needed to stay true to the original character of the house, we also wanted to bring in some modern flair! Pairing strong graphic floor tile with some subtle (and not so subtle) green tones gave us the perfect blend of classic sophistication with a modern glow up. Our clients were thrilled with the look of their new space, and were even happier about how large and open it now feels!

Princess Gate

Daniel Rodriguez Photography

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Green Lake Bathroom Remodel

Estate Homes

This bathroom in Green Lake was remodeled to meet the needs of 2 growing siblings. Notice the double faucets and one long sink :) Another great project for another great client!

Rustic Bathroom

Quaker Craft Cabinetry

Rustic bath – vanity & linen cabinet. Wellborn Cabinet Bristol door in Natural Hickory.
Country bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, blue floor, beige benchtops and a single vanity.

LF's Bathroom Update

Steveson Remodeling

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern Farmhouse Bath 1

KSDesigns LLC

This modern farmhouse bathroom has an extra large vanity with double sinks to make use of a longer rectangular bathroom. The wall behind the vanity has counter to ceiling Jeffrey Court white subway tiles that tie into the shower. There is a playful mix of metals throughout including the black framed round mirrors from CB2, brass & black sconces with glass globes from Shades of Light , and gold wall-mounted faucets from Phylrich. The countertop is quartz with some gold veining to pull the selections together. The charcoal navy custom vanity has ample storage including a pull-out laundry basket while providing contrast to the quartz countertop and brass hexagon cabinet hardware from CB2. This bathroom has a glass enclosed tub/shower that is tiled to the ceiling. White subway tiles are used on two sides with an accent deco tile wall with larger textured field tiles in a chevron pattern on the back wall. The niche incorporates penny rounds on the back using the same countertop quartz for the shelves with a black Schluter edge detail that pops against the deco tile wall. Photography by LifeCreated.

Kontour Towel Warmer

KraftMaster Renovations

Black Kontour towel warmer. Photos by VLG Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Subway 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.