Classic Plumbing Fixtures & an Original Tub

A blue pinstripe of tile carries the line of the tile wainscot through the shower while the original tub pairs with new, yet classic plumbing fixtures.

Project High Fashion Historical

Chelsea Design Company

Inspiration for a small modern wet room bathroom in St Louis with a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, white floor, an open shower, a niche and a freestanding vanity.

Barrus Project

John Krause Construction

Nautical meets Modern-Industrial Style Bathroom Renovation in Washington, D.C.
Inspiration for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, pebble tile floors, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Appartamento Romilli

Rizzi Rogers

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Milan with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Classic White Guest Bathroom Remodels in Highland Park

Blackline Renovations

With new flooring, a refinished bathtub, and stunning floor-to-ceiling white, beveled subway tile, this pull and replace downstairs bathroom transformation dares to impress. Taking the tile all the way to the ceiling created a classic modern look and provided a clean, crisp background for the beautiful plumbing fixtures, wall sconce and decorative mirror. For a splash of elegance and sophistication, a new drain and trip lever were installed to match the finish of the new Luxe Gold Brizo faucets. Adding just the right balance of classic modern luxury, the space was finished off with classic Italian Carrara Marble mosaic flooring and a fresh coat of paint. The existing pedestal sink and toilet were reused to help achieve the homeowner’s budget.

Lower East Side Black and White Guest Bath

Broderic Design

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Timeless Traditional Lake House

Lowell Custom Homes

Master bathroom features porcelain tile that mimics calcutta stone with an easy care advantage. Freestanding modern tub and curbless walk in shower
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ski in / Ski out Row House

MB architecture + design

This is an example of a country 3/4 bathroom in Burlington with grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

LF's Bathroom Update

Steveson Remodeling

Photo of a 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.

Classic Small Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Early 1900 built house. Bathroom had awkward layout in a cramped space. Needed updating while retaining classic look to match the house. Incorporated classic features with modern choices like matte black fixtures.

Queen Village Condo Three

Craig Martin Design

This very small bathroom was visually expanded by removing the tub/shower curtain at the end of the room and replacing it with a full-width dual shower/steamshower. A tub-fill spout was installed to serve as a baby tub filler/toddler "shower." The pedestal trough sink was used to open up the floor space, and an art deco cabinet was modified to a minimal depth to hold other bathroom essentials. The medicine cabinet is custom-made, has two receptacles in it, and is 8" deep.

Mid Century Bathroom & Powder room

Solid Kitchen & Bath

mid century modern bathroom design. herringbone tiles, brick wall, cement floor tiles, gold fixtures, round mirror and globe scones. corner shower with subway tiles and penny tiles.

Townhouse update in Culver City

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Another update project we did in the same Townhome community in Culver city. This time more towards Modern Farmhouse / Transitional design. Kitchen cabinets were completely refinished with new hardware installed. The black island is a great center piece to the white / gold / brown color scheme. The Master bathroom was transformed from a plain contractor's bathroom to a true modern mid-century jewel of the house. The black floor and tub wall tiles are a fantastic way to accent the white tub and freestanding wooden vanity. Notice how the plumbing fixtures are almost hidden with the matte black finish on the black tile background. The shower was done in a more modern tile layout with aligned straight lines. The hallway Guest bathroom was partially updated with new fixtures, vanity, toilet, shower door and floor tile. that's what happens when older style white subway tile came back into fashion. They fit right in with the other updates.

Home Addition & Complete remodel

Create Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Moden Concrete Jungle

R-Value Homes

Comfortable Master Bathroom
Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Osborne Island Residence

CW Interiors

Long, narrow bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in New York with beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mid century guest bath

Rhapsody Remodeling and design llc

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Phoenix with brown cabinets, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, black floor and a niche.

Lake Texoma New Build

Studio Steidley

Michael Hunter Photography This little guest bathroom is a favorite amongst our social following with its vertically laid glass subway tile and blush pink walls. The navy and pinks complement each other well and the brass pulls stand out on the free-standing vanity. The gold leaf oval mirror is a show-stopper.

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!

Palm Springs Bathroom Collection

Welcome Renovation

Palm Springs - Bold Funkiness. This collection was designed for our love of bold patterns and playful colors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and a Freestanding Vanity

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.