Small transitional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Upper West Side Brownstone

Pulatani Builders

Transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, a console sink, blue floor and a shower curtain.

Prahran - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens Design & Renovation Martina Gemmola
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and blue floor.

HGTV Bathrooms

Soko Design

Bethany Nauert
Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Home Addition -NW Washington, DC

Hopkins & Porter

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Shetland Court, Creekside

Salt Marsh Contracting

Tyler Davidson
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, blue walls, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Simple Transitional Bathroom

Ultimate Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Tracey Rapisardi Design

Tracey Rapisardi Design, 2008 Coastal Living Idea House Master Bathroom
Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with white tile, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, an open shower, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, subway tile and white benchtops.

Keast

TSG Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, gray tile, subway tile, an alcove shower, a pedestal sink and mosaic tile floors.

Cape Cod Chic Bathroom

RJK Construction Inc

Gorgeous guest bathroom design with ocean blue walls, subway calcutta marble tiles shower surround, white beadboard Bertch bathroom cabinet with marble white carrara marble vanity counter tops, white beadboard bathroom surround and white carrara and black dot marble tiles floor creates this Chic cottage beach bathroom design.

Modern Bathroom Transformation in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Four Brothers Design + Build

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Redland Master Bath

Amanda Ganginis Architect

The simple, neutral palette of this Master Bathroom creates a serene atmosphere. The custom vanity allows for additional storage while bringing added warmth to the space. Iron pipes and pipe fittings were used to create the custom shower rod.

Portland Basement and half bathroom

Let's Remodel

The basement bathroom had all sorts of quirkiness to it. The vanity was too small for a couple of growing kids, the shower was a corner shower and had a storage cabinet incorporated into the wall that was almost too tall to put anything into. This space was in need of a over haul. We updated the bathroom with a wall to wall shower, light bright paint, wood tile floors, vanity lights, and a big enough vanity for growing kids. The space is in a basement meaning that the walls were not tall. So we continued the tile and the mirror to the ceiling. This bathroom did not have any natural light and so it was important to have to make the bathroom light and bright. We added the glossy tile to reflect the ceiling and vanity lights.

Artisanal Hopkinton Home

3W design, inc.

Northpeak Design Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Boston with a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, slate floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an alcove shower and blue walls.

Westmoreland Master Suite

HMK Residential Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, 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 and grey benchtops.

Whole House Renovation, Washington DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Small traditional kids bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Master Bathroom, Thousand Oaks, CA

Barbara Stock Interior Design

Gorgeous Shaker style cabinet and mirror from Pottery Barn with Carrara marble top and rectangular undermount sinks. Driftwood porcelain tile floor from Arena Marble and Granite. Kohler faucets. Sherwin Williams "Sea Salt" paint color.

Bathroom Remodel

Laura Engen Interior Design

In this remodel, we gutted the previous fixtures, opened a wall (where the shower currently stands) to make room for a stand alone shower and a roomier tub. We opted for neutral colors in the tile so that we could go with a little bolder wall color. The white vanity worked to brighten the bathroom and really made the polished hardware shine. Photo by: Diane Shroeder

Retro Three-Quarter Bathroom Renovation

Kitchen & Bath Depot

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors and a pedestal sink.

Farmhouse Girl's Bath in Barrington Hills

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and Blue Walls

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.