Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an open shower, green tile, mosaic tile, an open shower, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

Bathrooms

Arizona Designs Kitchens and Baths

This homeowner wanted to take some risks in their guest bath and this is the result. It is a lively space with a modern feel that uses the limited space well. Photography by Jeffrey Volker

Farmhouse Kitchen and Home Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

A touch of glamour with this powder bathroom. Marble and gold circles complete this to resemble stars.
Photo of a small country bathroom in Denver with a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Walk-In Shower

Joni Spear Interior Design

The guest bath is enlarged by borrowing space from the guest bedroom. Bold, geometric tile in contrasting black and white make this a unique space.
This is an example of a large transitional kids bathroom in St Louis with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Rancho Santa Fe Renovation

Steffen Construction & Design

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, mosaic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Southwest Collector

Village West Design

Steam shower inset with hand-painted tile mural and border tiles. Custom glass enclosure gently contours arched corners and affords provides a luxurious sauna experience right at home. Folk art and hand-crafted furniture complement the aquatic-themed mural for a unique and whimsical bath space! Aquatic Mexican tile mosaic showcased in colorful folk art Bath. Bicoastal Interior Design & Architecture Your home. Your style.

Rayneta Project

User

Terracotta floor tiles juxtaposed with carrara marble surfaces and light green ceramic and glass mosaic walls, creates instant character in theis master bath ensuite. An exquisite free standing antique cabinet is used for storage.

Sutton Place Apartment

BuiltIN studio

Richard Caplan
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, mosaic tile, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops and grey walls.

Masterbath tub

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Detroit with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, mosaic tile, white walls and terra-cotta floors.

Andalusia at Coral Mountain

Pekarek Architects, Inc.

Design ideas for a mediterranean bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, mosaic tile and terra-cotta floors.

Vaycay

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Michael Hunter
This is an example of a large mediterranean bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Bathrooms

Claridge Interiors Ltd

Graham Owen
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with a trough sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls and terra-cotta floors.

Bathroom Cabinets

Bells Stone and Tile

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green tile, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Contemporaneo Stanza Da Bagno

Valeria Di Cola | Architettura & Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Rome with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops and a floating vanity.

Lake Tapps - Snag Island

Madera Furniture Company

Preliminary designs and finished pieces for a beautiful custom home we contributed to in 2018. The basic layout and specifications were provided, we designed and created the finished product. The interior designer had envisioned an floating slab vanity. We did the rest!

Powder Room

Chaffey Building Group

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Home on Championship Golf Course

Wyrick Residential Design

Design ideas for an expansive modern bathroom in Houston with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower and a shower seat.

Whole Home Remodel - Mid Century Modern Update

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Architect: Brennan + Company Photo credit: Anne Gummerson
Inspiration for a midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink and granite benchtops.

Rayneta Project

User

Powder Room

Chaffey Building Group

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile and Terra-cotta Floors

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.