Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, an alcove shower, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Spanish Splendor

Carla Royder Designs & Co, LLC

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The first floor hall bath departs from the Craftsman style of the rest of the house for a clean contemporary finish. The steel-framed vanity and shower doors are focal points of the room. The white subway tiles extend from floor to ceiling on all 4 walls, and are highlighted with black grout. The dark bronze fixtures accent the steel and complete the industrial vibe. The transom window in the shower provides ample natural light and ventilation.

Vista Baya Modern Farmhouse

Streamline Construction

This master bathroom is absolutely jaw dropping! Starting with the all glass-enclosed marble shower, freestanding bath tub, shiplap walls, cement tile floor, Hinkley lighting and finishing with marble topped stained vanities, this bathroom offers a spa type experience which is beyond special! Photo Credit: Leigh Ann Rowe

Hudson Bay

Inside Stories

Guest 3/4 bath with ship-lap walls and patterned floor tile, Photography by Susie Brenner Photography
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, light wood cabinets, beige walls, an integrated sink and louvered cabinets.

Hawkhill

LaFauci Tile and Marble

Unique black and white master suite with a vivid Moroccan influence.Bold Cement tiles used for the floor and shower accent give the room energy. Classic 3x9 subway tiles on the walls keep the space feeling light and airy. A mix media of matte black fixtures and satin brass hardware provided a hint of glamour. The clean aesthetic of the white vessel Sinks and freestanding tub balance the space.

Hexagon and Subway tile bathroom

Let's Remodel

In this bathroom, the client wanted the contrast of the white subway tile and the black hexagon tile. We tiled up the walls and ceiling to create a wet room feeling.

Spa Like Bath with Green Painted Vanity

Kashas Design | Build

After remodel. A much brighter and larger looking room featuring a custom green inset bathroom vanity with chrome hardware. Hex tile for the floor and subway tiles in the shower.

Black and White Double Vanity with Large Wet Room

KraftMaster Renovations

Luxurious black and brass master bathroom with a double vanity for his and hers with an expansive wet room. The mosaic tub feature really brings all the colors in this master bath together. Photos by Chris Veith.

Hilltop Boy's Bath

Alter Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Ashbury Place Renovation

Fluidesign Studio

Seth Benn Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Urban Loft Master Bathroom

NB Design Group, Inc

Custom vanity with modern sconces
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Seattle with grey cabinets, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, white walls and grey floor.

Mindful Master Bath - Glen Ellyn, IL

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Storage was extremely important for this project because she wanted to go from keeping everything out in the open to have everything tucked away neatly, and who wouldn’t want this? So we went to work figuring out how to hide as much as possible but still keep things easy to access. The solution was two pullouts on either side of each vanity and a flush mount medicine cabinet above, so plenty of storage for each person. We kept the layout pretty much the same, but just changed up the configuration of the cabinets. We added a storage cabinet by the toilet because there was plenty of room for that and converted the tub to a shower to make it easy to use the space long-term. Modern day conveniences were also installed, including a heated towel bar, a lower threshold cast iron shower pan with sliding barn door shower door and a flip down shower seat. The house is a classic 1950’s midcentury ranch so we chose materials that fit that bill, and that had a bit of a Scandinavian vibe, including light maple Shaker door cabinets, black hardware and lighting, and simple subway tile in the shower. Our client fell in love with the white Macauba quartzite countertops in our showroom, and we agree they bring a perfect earthy energy into her space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Dawn Jackman For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Mill Valley Historical Remodel

Rasmussen Construction

Richardson Architects Jonathan Mitchell Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, yellow tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, concrete floors and solid surface benchtops.

Dura Supreme Bathroom Vanity in Red Oak

dRemodeling

The red oak vanity from Dura Supreme warms up the space, providing functionality and style in this compact open-concept half-bath. Contemporary matte black hardware from Top Knobs provides a bold contrast to the vanity and champagne bronze Delta fixtures throughout.

Rockville

Jennifer Radakovic Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, subway tile and marble benchtops.

Sonoma Farmhouse

Jennifer Tulley Architects

Photography by David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a country master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Ross Project

Rasmussen Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Laurelhurst Remodel

JDL Development Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Brentwood Transitional

CJS Woodworking & Design

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and White Benchtops

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.