White Bathroom with Patterned Tile, Photo by David Lauer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtops.

Dorset Townhouse

Lisa Lewis Interior Design

Spare Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Dorset with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Style Home in Santa Fe

Pink Dwelling

This is an example of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Madison Bathroom

Cory Connor Designs

bianco carrara, chevron tile, chrome faucet, gray, gray and white bathroom, gray vanity, marble, plantation shutters, single sink, steam shower, subway tile, white

Wilmington, DE: Modern Chic Townhouse

Bella B Home Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Belvedere Spec Home

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and brick walls.

Colorful Mid-century Modern

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Dark grey-floored wetroom with encaustic flooring and freestanding bath - Hove

The Brighton Bathroom Company

Randi Sokoloff
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wet room bathroom in Sussex with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Livingston Street

Conbeth Development LLC

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, a corner shower, white tile and blue walls.

Whitelawn Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, white floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Waters Edge Custom

NJR Studios

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Executive Suite Bathroom Overhaul

Nailed It Builders

Transform your space into a sanctuary of relaxation with our spa-inspired Executive Suite Bathroom Renovation.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, coffered and brick walls.

Bellevue Hill

P.Built Constructions

Grant Schwarz
Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

Spa ADA bathroom

Leslie Driscoll Design

The pocket door and flush threshold allow a wheel chair user to more easily access the bathroom. By cantilevering the vanity the chair can better access the small space. Sink and faucet by Hans Grohe.

3453 Burns | Historic Indian Village | Detroit

In the D Construction

Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Parent de Ronsan

Studio Castille

mon plan d'appart
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops and black floor.

Ensuite Bathroom - Alexander Street, Manly

Bathrooms By Oldham

We were engaged to redesign and create a modern, light filled ensuite and main bathroom incorporating a laundry. All spaces had to include functionality and plenty of storage . This has been achieved by using grey/beige large format tiles for the floor and walls creating light and a sense of space. Timber and brushed nickel tapware add further warmth to the scheme and a stunning subway vertical feature wall in blue/green adds interest and depth. Our client was thrilled with her new bathrooms and laundry.

Coldwater Canyon - Kitchen and Bathroom

Pearl Remodeling

These homeowners have been living in their house for a few years and wanted to add some life to their space. Their main goal was to create a modern feel for their kitchen and bathroom. They had a wall between the kitchen and living room that made both rooms feel small and confined. We removed the wall creating a lot more space in the house and the bathroom is something the homeowners loved to brag about because of how well it turned out!

A House From Grandpa

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Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, subway tile, dark hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Spanish style home bathrooom remodel

Lori Fienberg Interior Design

Spanish style bathroom with Moroccan influence
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, red floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and a Drop-in Sink

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.