Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bold Blue Master Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

A Brookfield master bath was in desperate need of a makeover. The bathroom was dated with vinyl flooring, a claustrophobic stand-up shower and a tub that wasn’t used. Kowalske Kitchen & Bath designed this bathroom with two main goals – give the couple a spacious walk-in shower and give them a bold, fun design. The design is stunning and on-trend. The highlight of the space is the patterned floor and aqua blue cabinetry. The new vanity spans the entire wall, giving them additional storage space. The glass shower features subway tile walls and hexagon carrara marble floor tile. The room is completed with Kohler fixtures, oil rubbed bronze lighting and hardware, open shelving and antique gold mirrors.

Lakefront Master

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Large beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Design Build Modern Farmhouse

YW Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern Bathroom Transformation in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Four Brothers Design + Build

Contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with a double shower, black tile, subway tile and a shower seat.

Old Searsport, Belfast, Maine.

Modern & Contemporary Interior Design

Working with the eaves in this room to create an enclosed shower wasn't as problematic as I had envisioned. The steam spa shower needed a fully enclosed space so I had the glass door custom made by a local company. The seat adds additional luxury and the continuation of the yellow color pops is present in accessories and rugs.

Modern bath in a mid. century home. Woodland Hills.

Elite Power Remodeling & Design Inc

Clean and airy master bathroom in woodland hills
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, a shower seat and timber.

Century Home Farmhouse Masterbath with Vessel Sink and Tiled Shower

Cabinet-S-Top

In this century home we moved the toilet area to create an area for a larger tiled shower. The vanity installed is Waypoint LivingSpaces 650F Cherry Java with a toilet topper cabinet. The countertop, shower curb and shower seat is Eternia Quartz in Edmonton color. A Kohler Fairfax collection in oil rubbed bronze includes the faucet, towel bar, towel holder, toilet paper holder, and grab bars. The toilet is Kohler Cimmarron comfort height in white. In the shower, the floor and partial shower tile is 12x12 Slaty, multi-color. On the floor is Slaty 2x2 mosaic multi-color tile. And on the partial walls is 3x12 vintage subway tile.

KC's master bath

Steveson Remodeling

The counter top and shower surround are matching quartz. The floor is original, and the fixtures are nickle brass to match the original fixtures. Concealed in the tile work is a removable access panel for the shower fixtures

Lakefront Master

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Krameria St.

Colorado Kitchen Designs

Guest bathroom in Denver, CO. Full-sized walk-in shower. Custom free-standing gray vanity with undermount sink with white quartz top.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The master bath is a true oasis, with white marble on the floor, countertop and backsplash, in period-appropriate subway and basket-weave patterns. Wall and floor-mounted chrome fixtures at the sink, tub and shower provide vintage charm and contemporary function. Chrome accents are also found in the light fixtures, cabinet hardware and accessories. The heated towel bars and make-up area with lit mirror provide added luxury. Access to the master closet is through the wood 5-panel pocket door.

Governors Drive- Kiawah

Cinder Creek Construction

The spacious master bath gave us plenty of opprtunity to create a calming oasis for the owners. Photography: Patrick Brickman
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Beautiful Master Bathroom Remodel

Edge Construction

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a single vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bathroom Remodel | Menlo Park

Bay Builders & Remodeling, Inc.

Master Bathroom Remodel | Menlo Park, CA | We wanted to brighten up this space so we raised the ceiling, installed a new skylight and white walls really give this bathroom a comfy feeling. With a luxurious walk-in shower featuring his & hers shower sprayers, floating vanity and double undermounted sinks.

Guest Vanity

Nanco Homes Inc.

Shower
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mechanic Ave. Bathroom

Boadwin House Contracting

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, white walls, a console sink, black floor, an open shower and a shower seat.

Palmerton Victorian

Jarrett Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bold Blue Master Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Brentwood Guest Bathroom

Bolen Designs

This gorgeous guest bathroom remodel turned an outdated hall bathroom into a guest's spa retreat. The classic gray subway tile mixed with dark gray shiplap lends a farmhouse feel, while the octagon, marble-look porcelain floor tile and brushed nickel accents add a modern vibe. Paired with the existing oak vanity and curved retro mirrors, this space has it all - a combination of colors and textures that invites you to come on in...

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and a Shower Seat

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.