Sometimes its the contrast that makes the room, like here where we paid the sharp angles of the counter with the soft curves of the adjustable mirrors.

Sunnyvale Full Remodel

Lavan Construction | Design + Build

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bathroom Reno

Well Refined Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Highland Park ADU

Bunch Design

Contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a console sink, blue floor and an open shower.

E 56th- Black & White Bathroom Remodel- Overview

Klein Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a mid-sized industrial bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Basket Weave Tile Floors with Radient Heat

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.

Black Modern Bathroom

Ward 5 Design

All black bathroom design with elongated hex tile.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in New York with a one-piece toilet, cement tiles, black cabinets, black walls, an integrated sink, black floor, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Chicago Condo

Norcross and Scott

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops, an alcove shower, white walls and cement tiles.

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.

Trestle Glen Two Story Addition

Kaplan Architects, AIA

Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Oakland, CA, USA We were asked by the client to design an addition to their existing two story Cape Cod style house. The existing house had two bedrooms with one bath on the second level. They wanted to create an in-law type space for aging parents that would be easily accessible from the main level of the house. We looked at various ways to develop the extra space they wanted, including a separate detached in-law unit. They went with a scheme that has the new space attached to the back of the house. During the planning stage, they also decided to add a second level over the new addition which converted one of the existing bedrooms into a master bedroom suite. The final scheme has a new in-law suite at the ground level and a master bedroom, bath, walk-in closet, and bonus craft room on the second level. We designed the addition to look like it was part of the original house construction and detailed the interior and exterior with that approach in mind. Mitch Shenker Photography

Windsor Place Townhouse - Bathroom

Jane Kim Architect

Guest bathroom. Photo: Nick Glimenakis
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, marble floors and white benchtops.

Home with a view

Maurizio Giovannoni Architetto

Stefano Corso
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a bidet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Condominium Remodel

Deep River Partners

Ryan Hainey
Traditional bathroom in Milwaukee with blue tile, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Harmony Township

Robin Johnson Interiors

Margaret Wright
This is an example of a country 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with a corner shower, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, distressed cabinets and brown tile.

The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Guest Bathroom

Snowden Builders LLC

DJZ Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and subway tile.

Master Bathroom-Exeter Square

Kaitlyn Beebout

Master bathroom remodel in Sacramento with gray herringbone tile floors, walk-in double shower, bathtub, and walnut floating vanity. Brass fixtures were used throughout the space in the shower, sink, and bath.

Barrio de Salamanca

Punto Suspensivo Interiorismo

Baño de estilo industrial
This is an example of a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and brown benchtops.

Kirkwood Farm House

Drake House Construction & Design

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

White Subway Tile Shower with Brass Hardware

KraftMaster Renovations

A simple and sleek shower with white subway tile and brass hardware fixtures. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, white 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.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in New York with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

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.