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.

Balmain Terrace House

User

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.

Bask in Barbados - Bathroom

Quality First Constructions

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical bathroom in Sunshine Coast with beige cabinets, an open shower, green tile, subway tile, green walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Belgrave

YDM Design Studio

The brief for our Belgrave project was to create a transitional style home that could blend both a traditional and contemporary look. The existing home had a small kitchen with a walk-in-pantry and an external door as well as a bathroom that doubled as a laundry. By using the pantry space to create a Euro Laundry that was accessible from the other side and removing the external door in the kitchen, we were able to give the client a much larger kitchen, euro laundry and separate bathroom that all made the best use of the available space. Our client was excited to use colour in the renovation, which is always a bit of fun. We selected a dark blue tone for the kitchen which was paired with a shaker style cabinetry profile, a butler's sink and antique brass handles, lights and tapware. A natural stone benchtop, subway tile splashback and touches of timber to match the new blackbutt flooring completed the look. To create a cohesive home, we carried through similar colours and finishes from the kitchen into the bathroom. We used the same timber for the cabinetry, the same subway tile for the walls and selected a ceppo di gre look tile with blue tones for the floors. However, in the european laundry, we chose to match the client's existing Laminex Green Slate robe cabinetry instead.

Master Bathroom Addition- Studio City, California

designstiles

Master Bathroom Addition with custom double vanity. White herringbone tile with white wall subway tile. white pebble shower floor tile. Walnut rounded vanity mirrors. Brizo Fixtures. Cabinet hardware by School House Electric. Vanity Tower recessed into wall for extra storage with out taking up too much counterspace. Bonus: it keeps the outlets hidden! Photo Credit: Amy Bartlam

Bothell | Modern Coastal

Heiser Designs

A guest bath transformation in Bothell featuring a unique modern coastal aesthetic complete with a floral patterned tile flooring and a bold Moroccan-inspired green shower surround.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

East Village

CM Natural Designs

These young hip professional clients love to travel and wanted a home where they could showcase the items that they've collected abroad. Their fun and vibrant personalities are expressed in every inch of the space, which was personalized down to the smallest details. Just like they are up for adventure in life, they were up for for adventure in the design and the outcome was truly one-of-kind. Photos by Chipper Hatter

Mission Viejo - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, green benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Guest Bathroom Remodel (Kekic)

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and multi-coloured floor.

North Dewey Renovation

CRx - The Cure for the Common Build

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Photo of a transitional bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche and a built-in vanity.

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Ensuite bathroom with freestanding tub, medium-light wood cabinetry with black matte hardware and appliances, white counter tops, black matte metal twin mirrors and twin pendants.

Two-Story Addition on The Plaza

ReVision Design/Remodeling

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Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Global Transitional in LO

Charla Ray Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Nashville Residence

Jillian Richey Design

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Coldwater Canyon - Kitchen and Bathroom

Pearl Remodeling

These homeowners have been living in their house for a few years and wanted to add some life to their space. Their main goal was to create a modern feel for their kitchen and bathroom. They had a wall between the kitchen and living room that made both rooms feel small and confined. We removed the wall creating a lot more space in the house and the bathroom is something the homeowners loved to brag about because of how well it turned out!

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

The shower in the Master Bathroom. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a large country master bathroom in New York with a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, black floor, a hinged shower door and a freestanding tub.

Modern Farmhouse

Anchor Builders

This home is a modern farmhouse on the outside with an open-concept floor plan and nautical/midcentury influence on the inside! From top to bottom, this home was completely customized for the family of four with five bedrooms and 3-1/2 bathrooms spread over three levels of 3,998 sq. ft. This home is functional and utilizes the space wisely without feeling cramped. Some of the details that should be highlighted in this home include the 5” quartersawn oak floors, detailed millwork including ceiling beams, abundant natural lighting, and a cohesive color palate. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders Andrea Rugg Photography

9th Ave

CM Natural Designs

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway 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.