This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Dora Whitley Farmhouse

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

Custom Home, interior design by Mirador Builders
Large mediterranean master bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls and terra-cotta floors.

Division d'une salle de bains en deux

Wellsat Déco

Salle de bains d'enfants composée d'une baignoire, d'un meuble double vasques et d'une colonne de rangement
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Lyon with laminate benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, blue floor and white benchtops.

Préparer l'arrivée d'une famille qui s'agrandit - Projet Jaurès

Mon Concept Habitation

Notre projet Jaurès est incarne l’exemple du cocon parfait pour une petite famille. Une pièce de vie totalement ouverte mais avec des espaces bien séparés. On retrouve le blanc et le bois en fil conducteur. Le bois, aux sous-tons chauds, se retrouve dans le parquet, la table à manger, les placards de cuisine ou les objets de déco. Le tout est fonctionnel et bien pensé. Dans tout l’appartement, on retrouve des couleurs douces comme le vert sauge ou un bleu pâle, qui nous emportent dans une ambiance naturelle et apaisante. Un nouvel intérieur parfait pour cette famille qui s’agrandit.

Project 1A

Joyful Designs

We gut renovated this bathroom down to the studs. We kept the layout but used Fireclay tiles to bring a fresh and functional perspective.
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Barnes Town House

London Design Collaborative

The larger front guest ensuite had space for a walk in shower and bath. We installed these on a risen platform with a fall and drainage so that there was no need for a shower screen creating a "wet area". To maintain a traditional feeling, we added bespoke panelling with hidden storage above the wall mounted toilet. This was all made in our workshop and then hand painted on site. The Shaker style bespoke vanity unit is composed of solid oak drawers with dovetail joints. The worktop is composite stone making it resistant and easy to clean. The taps and shower column are Samuel Heath, toilet Burlington and a lovely freestanding Victoria and Albert bath completes the traditional mood. The tiles are marble with hand crafted ceramic tiles on the back wall.

Lowe's Home Remodeling Inspiration Bathrooms

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

A Transitional Bathroom Designed by DLT Interiors A light and airy bathroom with using brass accents and mosaic blue tiling is a the perfect touch of warming up the space.

Pull & Replace Bathroom Remodel in West Des Moines - 2017

Kaufman Construction Design and Build

Simply stunning bathroom remodel - likening countless different styles melded together for one beautiful room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Chambre Rétro avec salle d'eau

sokodéco

Eric Masseau
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Le Havre with a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Dora Whitley Farmhouse

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Mid-sized country kids bathroom in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity, green cabinets, a double shower, green tile, terra-cotta tile, a hinged shower door and a single vanity.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

Design ideas for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls and terra-cotta floors.

Boys bathroom

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls and travertine floors.

His & Hers Ensuite: Oak Brook, IL

Peak Construction & Development, LLC

Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Chicago
Large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, travertine floors, marble benchtops and a vessel sink.

Pull & Replace Bathroom Remodel in West Des Moines - 2017

Kaufman Construction Design and Build

Simply stunning bathroom remodel - likening countless different styles melded together for one beautiful room.
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Projet M. - Rénovation d'un appartement à la montagne

Agence 25

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Bordeaux with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Barnes Town House

London Design Collaborative

Our Work

Sellarole Brothers Woodworks

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, ceramic floors and a pedestal sink.

Préparer l'arrivée d'une famille qui s'agrandit - Projet Jaurès

Mon Concept Habitation

Project 1A

Joyful Designs

We gut renovated this bathroom down to the studs. We kept the layout but used Fireclay tiles to bring a fresh and functional perspective.
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Tile and Blue Walls

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.