Double-sink white quartz vanity
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Atwood NY

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and blue floor.

Longboat Key Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Yoder Homes

http://www.casabellaproductions.com/
This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with beaded inset cabinets, turquoise cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

Coastal Victorian Renovation

DiMauro Architects, Inc.

Warren Jagger
Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile and blue walls.

Berkeley Brown Shingle

AND Interior Design Studio

Interior Design by: Anne Norton AND Interior Designs Studio Berkeley, CA Photo Credit: Peter Lyons www.peterlyonsphoto.com
Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Modern Kitchen and Bath

Emily Condon Design

Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Eric & Marian's Master Bathroom

Sterling Construction, Inc.

The majority of our customers want to remove their unused tub and use the gained spaced for a larger shower. We gave these incredible clients what they wanted while saving money by not moving any walls & keeping the existing window. The reclaimed wood is from a barn in Tennessee. Cabinets are KCD Brooklyn Slate. -Tony Pescho

Hawkhill

LaFauci Tile and Marble

Unique black and white master suite with a vivid Moroccan influence.Bold Cement tiles used for the floor and shower accent give the room energy. Classic 3x9 subway tiles on the walls keep the space feeling light and airy. A mix media of matte black fixtures and satin brass hardware provided a hint of glamour. The clean aesthetic of the white vessel Sinks and freestanding tub balance the space.

Mt. Airy, Philadelphia: Classic Bathrooms with Custom Wall Tile and Dark Accents

Bellweather Design-Build, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, a wall-mount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Half Moon Bay Bathroom

SENGA interior design

The blue and white accent tile that recalls traditional quilt patterns graces the wall in the shower and inspired the color scheme and design style of this girl's bathroom.

Tudor Bungalow Basement Remodel - Bathroom

Sweeney Design Remodel

The lower-level bathroom was also a part of this basement remodel.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Barrington Master Bath

Whitney Garrett / Kenwood Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Blue Bathroom Remodel - Burbank

Better Together Builders

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Craftsman Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and multi-coloured floor.

Elegant Bathroom

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Designed by Terri Sears Photography by Melissa M. Mills
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Nashville with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Remodel with a Simple Design

Battres Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and grey floor.

Kauai Haven No.2

Kathy Ann Abell Interiors

Megan Meek
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Portfolio

RRB Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

NEWLOOK Development

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

John's Guest Bathroom

329 Design

Karen Dorsey Photography
Photo of a small country bathroom in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood 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.

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.