This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

KBDi QLD Finalist 2023 - Small Bathroom

Interior Design By Jo

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

Annie Bowen Design

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.

Kenwood full remodel addition

Quality Cut Design | Remodel

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with a freestanding tub, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white cabinets, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Master shower

Alderson Construction

Architect: Charlie Barnett Associates Interior Design: Tucker and Marks Design Landscape Design: Suzman & Cole Design Associates Photography: Mathew Millman Photography

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

Master Bath

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, a corner shower, blue walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile and subway tile.

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.

Highland Home, Austin Tx

Architecture By George

Transitional bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Grey Lynn project

Entrance Design

Small transitional master wet room bathroom in Auckland with a claw-foot tub, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, black floor, an open shower, a single vanity and white tile.

Redefined Rustic

Timber Trails Development Company

This is an example of a country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, an alcove shower, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Bath 2

KSDesigns LLC

This guest bath has a light and airy feel with an organic element and pop of color. The custom vanity is in a midtown jade aqua-green PPG paint Holy Glen. It provides ample storage while giving contrast to the white and brass elements. A playful use of mixed metal finishes gives the bathroom an up-dated look. The 3 light sconce is gold and black with glass globes that tie the gold cross handle plumbing fixtures and matte black hardware and bathroom accessories together. The quartz countertop has gold veining that adds additional warmth to the space. The acacia wood framed mirror with a natural interior edge gives the bathroom an organic warm feel that carries into the curb-less shower through the use of warn toned river rock. White subway tile in an offset pattern is used on all three walls in the shower and carried over to the vanity backsplash. The shower has a tall niche with quartz shelves providing lots of space for storing shower necessities. The river rock from the shower floor is carried to the back of the niche to add visual interest to the white subway shower wall as well as a black Schluter edge detail. The shower has a frameless glass rolling shower door with matte black hardware to give the this smaller bathroom an open feel and allow the natural light in. There is a gold handheld shower fixture with a cross handle detail that looks amazing against the white subway tile wall. The white Sherwin Williams Snowbound walls are the perfect backdrop to showcase the design elements of the bathroom. Photography by LifeCreated.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Bathroom with white vanity and pink/shiplap walls. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large country bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, slate floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, black benchtops, a corner shower, white tile, pink walls and a hinged shower door.

Pilgrim

Victory Construction, Inc

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Hillsborough Spanish Revival

Scheinholtz Associates

Thibault Cartier
Design ideas for a mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Industriale Stanza Da Bagno

Small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Milan with a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Semi-Industrial Chic

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

The ensuite is a luxurious space offering all the desired facilities. The warm theme of all rooms echoes in the materials used. The vanity was created from Recycled Messmate with a horizontal grain, complemented by the polished concrete bench top. The walk in double shower creates a real impact, with its black framed glass which again echoes with the framing in the mirrors and shelving.

2017 Spring Parade of Homes-Edina

GreenWood Design Build

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Park Street Residence

Roost Interiors

© Lisa Russman Photography
Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a hinged shower door and a shower seat.

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.