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.

Connecticut Shoreline Renovation

Melissa Hill Home Design

When our clients moved into their already built home they decided to live in it for a while before making any changes. Once they were settled they decided to hire us as their interior designers to renovate and redesign various spaces of their home. As they selected the spaces to be renovated they expressed a strong need for storage and customization. They allowed us to design every detail as well as oversee the entire construction process directing our team of skilled craftsmen. The home is a traditional home so it was important for us to retain some of the traditional elements while incorporating our clients style preferences. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino Photography

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Ross Thiele & Son

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Diego with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Recessed Lighting and Black Hardware

dRemodeling

Continuing the contrasting dynamic of the space, the bathroom utilizes black trim and hardware to further add conversation to the space.
Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Modern Meets Vintage Master Bathroom Remodel

Cypress Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Addition & Renovation - Cranford S

TimberRidge Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Tilden Street

Cliff Elmore Architects PLLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an open shower, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, an open shower, open cabinets and white floor.

Traditional Black and White Tile Bathroom Remodel

One Week Bath, Inc.

Traditional Black and White tile bathroom with white beaded inset cabinets, granite counter tops, undermount sink, textured double windows, blue painted walls, white bead board, beveled mirror on door, white subway tiles and black and white mosaic tile floor.

Tub at Master Bath

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and marble floors.

Simple Transitional Bathroom

Ultimate Kitchen & Bath

Photo 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.

Residence New York, NY

2MIX interiors

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Cornell Hall Bath

Van Note Renovations

Meg Oliver Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and marble floors.

Master Bathroom and Closet Suite

Crespo Design Group

This Master Bathroom was a small narrow room, that also included a small walk-in closet and linen closet. We redesigned the bathroom layout and accessed the guest bedroom adjacent to create a stunning Master Bathroom suite, complete with full walk-in custom closet and dressing area. Custom cabinetry was designed to create fabulous clean lines, with detailed hardware and custom upper cabinets for hidden storage. The cabinet was given a delicate rub-through finish with a light blue background shown subtly through the rub-through process, to compliment the walls, and them finished with an overall cream to compliment the lighting, tub and basins. All lighting was carefully selected to accent the space while recessed cans were relocated to provide better lighting dispersed more evenly throughout the space. White carrera marble was custom cut and beveled to create a seamless transition throughout the room and enlarge the entire space.

Traditional Subway Tile Bathroom

Four Brothers Design + Build

Traditional subway tile makes this bathroom special.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in DC Metro with subway tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors and a pedestal sink.

Carrollton Diamond Ridge

Integrated Home Improvement

We completely remodeled the shower and tub area, adding the same 6"x 6" subway tile throughout, and on the side of the tub. We added a shower niche. We painted the bathroom. We added an infinity glass door. We switched out all the shower and tub hardware for brass, and we re-glazed the tub as well.

Bathroom Remodel Sterling Virginia

Fairfax Kitchen and Bath

Indulge in the modern sophistication of this dark and luxurious bathroom. With its dual vanities, elegant bath tub, and captivating mirrors, this space is a testament to impeccable design. The carefully designed lighting scheme and dark color palette create a sense of intimacy and serenity, ensuring a truly indulgent experience.

Minneapolis bath

Quality Home Transformations Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Beautiful Master Bathroom Remodel

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Master bath gets beautiful update without changing the layout. Walk in shower gets major upgrade with body sprayers, small bench with separate hand shower, grab bars, extra tall rain head, and Carrara marble style tile. Large vanity with shaker cabinets, under mount sinks, and traditional fixtures. Large acrylic freestanding soaking tub with floor mounted tub filler. Large format hexagon tile flooring. And new lighting throughout.

Full Home -Transitional Refresh

Twilly and Fig

This transitional guest bathroom features timeless white subway tile, contemporary grey fish scale banding, and a neutral patterned floor tile. Teal wallpaper, a custom embroidered shower treatment, and a nickel mirror give this bath sophistication and class. A contemporary polished chrome faucet and chrome vanity light add the finishing touch.

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.