Dawn Smith Photography
Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in Cincinnati with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Romaine

The Renovators

Photo by Karen Ojeda
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Charleston with white tile and subway tile.

Flooring

Floor Coverings International Naples

Photo of a scandinavian bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake

Coastal Signature Homes

Another view of the master bathroom zero-entry shower, finished with subway tile and Bianco Andes Marble. This is a timeless beauty.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Charleston with a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Seneca {Preston Hollow}

TATUM BROWN CUSTOM HOMES

Tatum Brown Custom Homes {Architect: Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro} {Designer: Morgan Farrow Interiors} {Photography: Nathan Schroder}
This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile and white walls.

Modern Farmhouse

Linc Thelen Design

Small country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

1920s Home: Kitchen and Great Room Design and Remodel

Kami Gray Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops and a vessel sink.

Classic Master Bathroom

Mosaik Design & Remodeling

Lincoln Barbour Photography
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white tile, subway tile and a hinged shower door.

Investment Property

Sklar Studios

Subway tile has made a huge resurgence - and made its way into the residential marketplace tenfold. It's classic, it's clean, and you can play with the installation method to get some creative results. The small footprint of this Master Bath is underplayed because of the vaulted ceiling and skylight, smart storage solutions, and trough sink...not to mention the uber cool rain-shower panel. Chris Haver Photography

Griffith Extension and Remodel

Build Professional

Remodelled en-suite in Griffith, Canberra
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

901 Pearl Street - Boulder, Colorado - Contemporary Home Staging

White Orchid Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and a corner shower.

Brecan Homes

Subway tiled bath surround with mosaic inlay
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and grey walls.

Bull Run

Austin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm

Free floating vanitiy with LED backlit mirror
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Boho Luxe

PS & Daughters

Photos: Jaime Alverez Contractor: Max Silver Custom master bathroom design and buildout by Max Silver Construction
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with white walls, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, a niche and a shower seat.

Kohler Products

Castle Building & Remodeling

Large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, white tile, subway tile, black walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Private Residential Home

Italia Ceramics

This stunning bathroom features Silver travertine by Pete's Elite Tiling. Silver travertine wall and floor tiles throughout add a touch of texture and luxury. The luxurious and sophisticated bathroom featuring Italia Ceramics exclusive travertine tile collection. This beautiful texture varying from surface to surface creates visual impact and style! The double vanity allows extra space.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Responsive Home

MASTER BATH
Industrial master bathroom in DC Metro with a corner shower, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Houston - Cape Cod Look

Stone Acorn Builders

Inspiration for a large transitional bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Farmhouse Master Bath in Barrington Hills

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

Farmhouse Bathrooms

HEYDT DESIGNS

David Duncan Livingston
Mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and Travertine

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.