Leaving clear and clean spaces makes a world of difference - even in a limited area. Using the right color(s) can change an ordinary bathroom into a spa like experience.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

The soaking tub was positioned to capture views of the tree canopy beyond. The vanity mirror floats in the space, exposing glimpses of the shower behind.

Nob Hill Sky Gallery Residence

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

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.

Quiet Condo | Villas at Whistlestop

DK Homes

This quiet condo transitions beautifully from indoor living spaces to outdoor. An open concept layout provides the space necessary when family spends time through the holidays! Light gray interiors and transitional elements create a calming space. White beam details in the tray ceiling and stained beams in the vaulted sunroom bring a warm finish to the home.

Newport Beach Residence

Ken Tanaka Studio

Mid-sized asian master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, stone slab, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and wood benchtops.

Ladue MO - Complete Interior & Exterior Remodel

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower and marble benchtops.

Spa Style Master Bath

Euro Line Designe

Joseph Alfano
Large contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, slate floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

A Modern Miami Home

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

A young Mexican couple approached us to create a streamline modern and fresh home for their growing family. They expressed a desire for natural textures and finishes such as natural stone and a variety of woods to juxtapose against a clean linear white backdrop. For the kid’s rooms we are staying within the modern and fresh feel of the house while bringing in pops of bright color such as lime green. We are looking to incorporate interactive features such as a chalkboard wall and fun unique kid size furniture. The bathrooms are very linear and play with the concept of planes in the use of materials.They will be a study in contrasting and complementary textures established with tiles from resin inlaid with pebbles to a long porcelain tile that resembles wood grain. This beautiful house is a 5 bedroom home located in Presidential Estates in Aventura, FL.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Knightsbridge Development

Tracy Holliday Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with an alcove shower, beige tile, stone slab, grey walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

San Francisco Potrero Hill Entire House Remodel and Addition

Architect Andrew Morrall

A Large Master Bath Suite with Open Shower and double sink vanity.
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, stone slab, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bohème Chic

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Association de matériaux naturels au sol et murs pour une ambiance très douce. Malgré une configuration de pièce triangulaire, baignoire et douche ainsi qu'un meuble vasque sur mesure s'intègrent parfaitement.

Cambridge 1980's Townhouse Update

Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.

Contemporary attic bathroom with floating light wood vanity
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Dora Whitley Farmhouse

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Inspiration for a mid-sized country kids 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.

Price Residence

Starwood Custom Homes

Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and panelled walls.

"MODERN OAKS"

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Open concept bathroom with large window, wood ceiling modern, tiled walls, Luna tub filler.
Expansive modern master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and timber.

Marina Del Rey Luxury Beach House

Anna Design LLC

Marina Del Rey house renovation, with open layout bedroom. You can enjoy ocean view while you are taking shower.
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Blue Water

Nicholson Companies

Contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, black and white tile, stone slab, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, light wood cabinets, beige floor, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Aging and Accesibility Solutions

Poulin Design Center

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, stone slab, beige walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Tile and Stone Slab

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.