Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Balmain Terrace House

Annie Bowen Design

Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, subway tile, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

1840's Sweet Shoppe

Hi Tech Projects

Photo of a small country kids bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

KBDi QLD Finalist 2023 - Small Bathroom

Interior Design By Jo

To meet the client‘s brief and maintain the character of the house it was decided to retain the existing timber framed windows and VJ timber walling above tiles. The client loves green and yellow, so a patterned floor tile including these colours was selected, with two complimentry subway tiles used for the walls up to the picture rail. The feature green tile used in the back of the shower. A playful bold vinyl wallpaper was installed in the bathroom and above the dado rail in the toilet. The corner back to wall bath, brushed gold tapware and accessories, wall hung custom vanity with Davinci Blanco stone bench top, teardrop clearstone basin, circular mirrored shaving cabinet and antique brass wall sconces finished off the look. The picture rail in the high section was painted in white to match the wall tiles and the above VJ‘s were painted in Dulux Triamble to match the custom vanity 2 pak finish. This colour framed the small room and with the high ceilings softened the space and made it more intimate. The timber window architraves were retained, whereas the architraves around the entry door were painted white to match the wall tiles. The adjacent toilet was changed to an in wall cistern and pan with tiles, wallpaper, accessories and wall sconces to match the bathroom Overall, the design allowed open easy access, modernised the space and delivered the wow factor that the client was seeking.

Mid Valley Modern Farmhouse

Inplace, LTD

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity, an alcove tub, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, a shower curtain and a single vanity.

Custom Tiled White Retro Bathroom

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white floor and a shower curtain.

Ridgemont Residence

Ed Hughey, Architect & Realtor

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, blue floor, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Unit renovation

Nyblad Construction

Shower in main bathroom - herringbone pattern with brushed gold tapware.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Sunshine Coast with a curbless shower, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls and cement tiles.

Cranmer

Duet Design Group

Cranmer’s charming master bath proves that intimate spaces don’t have to compromise on design and character. #intimatebathroom #smallspaces #traditionalbathroom #masterbath

Rural Home speaks NYC Brownstone Vibe

Authentic Interiors

Brownstone Vibe 1st Floor Bath sanctuary. When you place a gold claw foot black tub in this setting, you gain a statement that draws you in and is timeless. The clients rave about their time spent soaking in this beauty.

Spruce Project

Dane Cronin Photography

Dane Cronin
This is an example of a midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, green floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Clinton Hill Townhouse Bathroom

Murdock Solon Architects

Landmarked townhouse gut renovation. Master bathroom with white wainscoting, subway tile, and black and white design.
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in New York with a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor and white benchtops.

Pacific Heights Family Home

Caitlin Jones Design

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

New England Style Home West Sussex

Randell Design Group

Master Suite bathroom with double shower. Light and airy renovation of coastal West Sussex home. Architecture by Randell Design Group. Interior design by Driftwood and Velvet Interiors.

Historical Cleveland Heights bathroom

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

kohler sinks and a restored origanial claw foot tub
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Cleveland with a pedestal sink, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and brick floors.

Mother-in-Law Suite & Guest Bathroom Remodel in Glendale, AZ

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc.

TWD remodeled a few aspects of this home in order for the homeowner to essentially have a mother-in-laws quarters in the home. This bathroom was turned into a Universal Design and safety conscious bathroom all to own, a custom niche was built into the wall to accommodate a washer/dryer for her independence, and a hall closet was converted into a guest bathroom. Ed Russell Photography

Project High Fashion Historical

Chelsea Design Company

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in St Louis with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Highlands Renovation

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Photo Credit: Emily Redfield
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Denver with brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Bohemian Apartment

FORGE + BOW

Inspiration for a small eclectic bathroom in Denver with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Historical House Complete Renovation in Los Angeles

A Plus Design & Remodeling

Chris Nolasco
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and Glass Sheet Wall

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.