The main bathroom was recreated in an authentic Californian bungalow style featuring tessellated tiles, subway tiles in a brick pattern with capping tiles, Shaker-style framed mirrored cabinet, pedestal vanity, older-style toilet with timber toilet seat and older-style accessories. The original stained glass window was maintained. The only modern variation was the streamlined glass shower wall.

Classic Plumbing Fixtures & an Original Tub

Arciform

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.

9328 Madison

Hartley Brothers Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

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.

Past Work

Hollander Home Style

Photo of a modern master bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, black floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

San Francisco Residence II

Mark Davis Design

This is an example of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Wing in Chesapeake

Benson Homes LLC

Former closet space transformed into a full bathroom.
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Spring St Bathrooms

Jordan Design-Build Group

Vintage style black & white bathroom. Maximizing storage with over the toilet wall cabinet. Jenn Verrier, Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Bayview Residence

Dwell Interiors

Ryan Gamma Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Hermitage Farmhouse Modern

Urban Source

Inspiration for a small country kids bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and black floor.

Bathroom Collection

User

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Harrison Road, East Point

Drake House Construction & Design

Expansive transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Blue & Brass Boys' Bathroom

Brass Hill Design

Handmade starburst tiles from Morocco are paired with an antique campaign-style double vanity and flashes of warm brass on the nautical flushmounts, riveted medicine cabinets and restored cross-handle faucets.

My Houzz: Eclectic Bohemian Style in a 1976 Fixer-Upper

Alexandra Crafton

Caroline Lane Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Hochuli Design & Remodeling Team

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, subway tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Master Bathroom

Brakefield Design Collective

Hayley McCormick
Photo of a small country master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and subway tile.

New Construction, Venice Beach Modern

Jadiker Construction

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Hillsborough Master Bath

Lee & Co Contractors

View of sauna, shower, bath tub area.
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, subway tile, brown walls and ceramic floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and Ceramic Floors

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.