Antique dresser turned tiled bathroom vanity has custom screen walls built to provide privacy between the multi green tiled shower and neutral colored and zen ensuite bedroom.

Glen Arbor Residence

Albarran Architects, LLC

Large master bath with freestanding custom vanity cabinet designed to look like a piece of furniture
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, planked wall panelling, a drop-in tub and a corner shower.

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.

Marion Historic

Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture

Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile and grey floor.

Chester Springs Bathroom Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Margate

White Room Photography

Inspiration for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Kent with a two-piece toilet, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, black floor, an open shower, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile and shaker cabinets.

Hillsborough Master Bath

Lee & Co Contractors

View of sauna, shower, bath tub area.
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, subway tile, brown walls and ceramic floors.

Closet to Bathroom Conversion

Nelson Wilson Interiors

Former closet converted to ensuite bathroom.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New Orleans with subway tile, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and solid surface benchtops.

Valley Vista

JAC Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Lincoln Park Home

Kadlec Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Timber lake house - Maison bord de lac en charpente de bois massif

Harkins Inc.

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Montreal with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and a drop-in tub.

Nolen Home

Scott Homes, Inc

Iran Watson Photography
Inspiration for a country master bathroom in Atlanta with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, black benchtops and open cabinets.

2017 Southern Living Idea House at Cape Fear Station on Bald Head Island

Whitney Blair Custom Homes

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Other with white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, orange walls, an undermount sink, green floor, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bird Bath - Glen Ellyn, IL

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This client came to us in a bit of a panic when she realized that she really wanted her bathroom to be updated by March 1st due to having 2 daughters getting married in the spring and one graduating. We were only about 5 months out from that date, but decided we were up for the challenge. The beautiful historical home was built in 1896 by an ornithologist (bird expert), so we took our cues from that as a starting point. The flooring is a vintage basket weave of marble and limestone, the shower walls of the tub shower conversion are clad in subway tile with a vintage feel. The lighting, mirror and plumbing fixtures all have a vintage vibe that feels both fitting and up to date. To give a little of an eclectic feel, we chose a custom green paint color for the linen cabinet, mushroom paint for the ship lap paneling that clads the walls and selected a vintage mirror that ties in the color from the existing door trim. We utilized some antique trim from the home for the wainscot cap for more vintage flavor. The drama in the bathroom comes from the wallpaper and custom shower curtain, both in William Morris’s iconic “Strawberry Thief” print that tells the story of thrushes stealing fruit, so fitting for the home’s history. There is a lot of this pattern in a very small space, so we were careful to make sure the pattern on the wallpaper and shower curtain aligned. A sweet little bird tie back for the shower curtain completes the story... Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Small Space / Huge Quality

W.L. Construction Inc.

David Paul Bayles
Small transitional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Little Hollywood House

BUILDING IDEAS / David Baird Architect

Contemporary Spanish in a Historic East Nashville neighborhood called Little Hollywood. Building Ideas- Architecture David Baird Architect Marcelle Guilbeau Interior Design

Graffiti House

Durack Architects

Photo of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, subway tile, limestone floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Creekside Cottage

Amy A. Alper, Architect

Only the window location remains and integrated with the optimum bath layout. Photo: Eric Rorer
Photo of a country bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile and subway tile.

Carolyncrest

Axiom Builders

This is an example of a 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Chester Springs Bathroom Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a floating vanity and subway tile.

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.