Photography: Michael S. Koryta Custom Metalwork: Ludwig Design & Production
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Baltimore with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, glass tile, white walls, grey cabinets, green tile, grey floor, an open shower and terrazzo floors.

Saratoga Whimsy House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This is an example of a large scandinavian master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Horizon Hills Midcentury

ReFind Kitchens

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Space Needle Small Condo Bath

Neil Kelly Company

A fresh and modern design creates a feeling of spaciousness in a small condo bathroom. A simple white floating vanity with a white quartz countertop and black accents. Three whitewashed floating shelves above the toilet. Decorative pendant lighting adds personality along with geometric shower tile in shades of blue and a terrazzo marble floor. Grab bars and a shampoo ledge in the shower add functionality. The curved glass half-wall shower enclosure all but disappears.

BEACH HOUSE ON THE BAY

JN Interior Spaces

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Boston with white walls, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, green tile and glass tile.

Saratoga Whimsy House

Cathie Hong Interiors

Design ideas for a large scandinavian master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Space Needle Small Condo Bath

Neil Kelly Company

Custom Milton Remodel

Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.

Custom bathroom cabinetry
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, glass tile, terrazzo floors, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Portland Mid Century Modern Home

Michelle Rolens - Neil Kelly Design/Build

Detail shot of the glass tile backsplash with the wall hung sink
Inspiration for a midcentury bathroom in Portland with green tile, glass tile, orange walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and a single vanity.

Horizon Hills Midcentury

ReFind Kitchens

Design ideas for an expansive midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Arcadia Heights Renovation

DFS Construction Inc.

Photo of a midcentury master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, glass tile, white walls, terrazzo floors and quartzite benchtops.

Lakefront Masterpiece

Alpine Square

Johnny Burbano Photography
Photo of a small midcentury bathroom in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Children's Bathroom

LJL Design llc

Fun children's bath with white wall tile and white terrazzo floor tiles with blue glass mosaic insets throughout.
Photo of a small modern bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, terrazzo floors, solid surface benchtops, blue tile, glass tile and white walls.

Art Collector's Palm Beach Villa

Gail Green Interiors

This children's bath is accented by a porthole window with colorful light fixtures that mimic a face. A terrazzo backsplash and countertop are a sturdy material for a children's bath.

Contextual Addition

M.A Architecture

Karen Melvin
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls and terrazzo floors.

Contextual Addition

M.A Architecture

Karen Melvin
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls and terrazzo floors.

Palm Beach Children's Bath

Gail Green Interiors

A Modern lavender and white terrazzo child's bath uses geometric motifs to add some character and wit to the space. .
This is an example of a large modern kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, multi-coloured walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops and purple floor.

Projet Les Ormes

Alexandra Hilvert Intérieurs

Salle de bain de la suite parentale
Contemporary bathroom in Lyon with beaded inset cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, pink tile, glass tile, beige walls, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a curbless shower, terrazzo floors and a wall-mount sink.

Space Needle Small Condo Bath

Neil Kelly Company

Holmdale Road, London

User

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Glass Tile and Terrazzo 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.