Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Raleigh with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, an alcove tub, white tile, porcelain floors, grey floor, an open shower and a pedestal sink.

Huntington Beach - 2nd Bathroom

Classic Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with blue tile, dark wood cabinets, a trough sink, shaker cabinets, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Residential Work

Clemens Bruns Schaub/Architects & Associates P.A.

Jessica Glynn
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, glass tile and white walls.

Modern Farmhouse

User

Casey Fry
Country bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, subway tile and an alcove shower.

Pacific Heights

Verner Architects

Paul Dyer Photography
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, gray tile, glass tile, mosaic tile floors, grey walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Joralemon Street Residence

John H. Hatheway Jr., Architects

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile and white walls.

Cambridge Greek Revival Master Bath

Downer / Associates

Design / Build project with Charlie Allen Renovations Inc. Shelly Harrison Photography
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with a console sink, white tile, subway tile, a corner shower and marble floors.

Eleanor Street #1

Open Door Architecture

Photo credit: Denise Retallack Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Other with a pedestal sink, subway tile, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors and a shower/bathtub combo.

Guest Bath in Sherman Oaks, CA

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design

Beautiful blue tile contemporary bathroom.Our client wanted a serene, calming bathroom. "Zen-like" were her words. Designers: Lauren Jacobsen and Kathy Hartz. Photographer: Terrance Williams

Historic Whole House Renovation - Master Bath

Alair Homes Decatur

Transitional bathroom in Atlanta with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, green tile and glass tile.

Hudson Loft, NYC

SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.

Jason Lindberg
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and an undermount tub.

Ramble House

Ambiance Interiors

David Dietrich
Traditional bathroom in Other with a console sink, a freestanding tub and subway tile.

Duboce Triangle 679

SF Design Build

http://www.whistlephotography.com/
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with subway tile, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and mosaic tile floors.

Cape Cod Chic Bathroom

RJK Construction Inc

Gorgeous guest bathroom design with ocean blue walls, subway calcutta marble tiles shower surround, white beadboard Bertch bathroom cabinet with marble white carrara marble vanity counter tops, white beadboard bathroom surround and white carrara and black dot marble tiles floor creates this Chic cottage beach bathroom design.

MODERN LUXE BATHROOM

Stratton Design Group

Scope of work: Update and reorganize within existing footprint for new master bedroom, master bathroom, master closet, linen closet, laundry room & front entry. Client has a love of spa and modern style.. Challenge: Function, Flow & Finishes. Master bathroom cramped with unusual floor plan and outdated finishes Laundry room oversized for home square footage Dark spaces due to lack of windos and minimal lighting Color palette inconsistent to the rest of the house Solution: Bright, Spacious & Contemporary Re-worked spaces for better function, flow and open concept plan. New space has more than 12 times as much exterior glass to flood the space in natural light (all glass is frosted for privacy). Created a stylized boutique feel with modern lighting design and opened up front entry to include a new coat closet, built in bench and display shelving. . Space planning/ layout Flooring, wall surfaces, tile selections Lighting design, fixture selections & controls specifications Cabinetry layout Plumbing fixture selections Trim & ceiling details Custom doors, hardware selections Color palette All other misc. details, materials & features Site Supervision Furniture, accessories, art Full CAD documentation, elevations and specifications

Italianate Townhouse

Linda Yowell Architects

Traditional bathroom in New York with marble benchtops and subway tile.

Belgravia Townhouse

Margot Tsim Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Elegantly Accessible Ensuite

Barbara Purdy - Purdy & Associates Design

Barrier free bathroom for total accessibility. Transitional styling with tile wainscotting.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Ottawa with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Alcove Shower

KraftMaster Renovations

The bathroom is quite tight but we were able to get a spacious shower tucked away with an awesome capri-blue vanity with long niche in the center. The clients hung a mirror behind the vanity which completed the space and they chose some really fun tiles that compliment the blues and brass accents.

Estes Park Avenue

Inside Stories

Master Bathroom with black hexagonal tile and subway tile backsplash and freestanding tub.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and Glass Tile

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.