Old home bathroom remodel preserving classic look with updated elements. New vanity with double undermount sinks and quartz countertop. Tile shower under slanted roof with small shower bench.

Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Mid-sized country bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, planked wall panelling and ceramic floors.

Ambler, PA: Farmhouse Bathroom

Bella B Home Designs

We transformed this 80's bathroom into a modern farmhouse bathroom! Black shower, grey chevron tile, white distressed subway tile, a fun printed grey and white floor, ship-lap, white vanity, black mirrors and lighting, and a freestanding tub to unwind in after a long day!

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.

Kirkland Mid-Century

Riddle Construction & Design

This unfinished basement utility room was converted into a stylish mid-century modern bath & laundry. Walnut cabinetry featuring slab doors, furniture feet and white quartz countertops really pop. The furniture vanity is contrasted with brushed gold plumbing fixtures & hardware. Black hexagon floors with classic white subway shower tile complete this period correct bathroom!

Pearson Ave

Studio Z Design

Bright and modern new bathroom for family of three. Custom tile pattern, tiles are Tex by Mutina.
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an open shower, white benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a console sink and multi-coloured floor.

Gold Accent Bathroom Remodel

Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Wilmington with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Historic Remodel

EDAD studio

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Stile industriale a Milano

Silvana Citterio

Francesca Novati
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Milan with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

Shapiro Residence- Bathroom Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Complete bathroom remodel, including 2 shower heads, floating bench in the shower and floating vanity.
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Sleek Accessible Bath

12/12 Architects & Planners

These clients needed a first-floor shower for their medically-compromised children, so extended the existing powder room into the adjacent mudroom to gain space for the shower. The 3/4 bath is fully accessible, and easy to clean - with a roll-in shower, wall-mounted toilet, and fully tiled floor, chair-rail and shower. The gray wall paint above the white subway tile is both contemporary and calming. Multiple shower heads and wands in the 3'x6' shower provided ample access for assisting their children in the shower. The white furniture-style vanity can be seen from the kitchen area, and ties in with the design style of the rest of the home. The bath is both beautiful and functional. We were honored and blessed to work on this project for our dear friends. Please see NoahsHope.com for additional information about this wonderful family.

Arts & Crafts Condo Remodel - Bathroom (Inner Richmond)

Centoni Restoration & Development, Inc.

The view from the entryway of the combined toilet room and lavatory, updated into a comfortable bathroom with modern amenities.
Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Classic New Colonial

Heritage Homes Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Tiana House

08023 · Architects

08023 Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Barcelona with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, a shower/bathtub combo, flat-panel cabinets and ceramic floors.

Edgewater Residence

Whitney Architecture

Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Seattle with a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic floors and subway tile.

Evandale

Urban Habitats

#Rebecca Ryan Architect
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Adelaide with white tile, a drop-in tub, a console sink, an open shower, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors and an open shower.

New Canaan Bath

Shelter Interiors LLC

Sequined Asphault Studio
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Bridgeport with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Fulton Vintage Bathroom

Metamorphosis Design-Build

A tiled walk-in shower was added and the existing clawfoot tub was reused and refinished. Photos by David J. Turner
Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and ceramic 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.

Wicker Park Bathroom

Halimi Concepts LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.