This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Providence with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Bayside Bathroom

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Cardiff with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Master Bath

A Street Builders, Inc.

Custom built vanity
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Belvedere

Linda Moline | Real Estate Broker

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Past Projects

Beaudry's Custom Woodworking

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, stone tile, blue walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops and beige floor.

Dreamstar Custom Homes - Custom Home - Portage Landing - North Palm Beach, FL

Dreamstar Custom Homes

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Miami with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Callahan Beach Cottage

Mark Sullivan Fine Custom Homes Inc.

Photo of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Luis Obispo with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Remodeling

Yoder Homes

Jimmy White Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and tile benchtops.

Gretchen's Bathroom Remodel

Devine Bath & Kitchen

The wall color here is where we really found a success. We went with a light, natural blue.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Portland with tile benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets and an integrated sink.

NEW CANAAN CT - Mosaic Magic

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

The project design took the room down to the studs, opening a closet to make room for a spacious shower with a sitting area, accented by glamorous brass hardware and fixtures.

Appartement Montmartre

PISI DESIGN

Peter Allan
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with tile benchtops, blue tile, mosaic tile, a drop-in tub, blue walls and a drop-in sink.

SMALL BUT COZY MASTER BATH RENEWAL

First Option Design Build

Paul Zimmerman. Using the same tile in different sizes and shapes allows for great texture without being busy to look at. The client loves the idea of having the soap separated from bottles of hair products.

SMALL BUT COZY MASTER BATH RENEWAL

First Option Design Build

This corner shelf/seat allows for a perch in this narrow shower without taking up too much space.
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

BAGNO DEGLI OSPITI - vista doccia

OPA architetti Roma

Il bagno è impreziosito da elementi di design, come il calorifero bianco vicino alla porta di destra e le pregiate rubinetterie.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Rome with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and wood walls.

Naval inspiration

Living Interiors

Naval inspiration - Navy & white stripe is repeated in the shower curtain, box & laundry basket. The daring use of navy paint on the ceiling gives a sense of underwater worlds.

Bathroom Remodel Providence

Calyx Builds

San Diego, California

The Blue Pagoda

Michael Asgian
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

MIcRO Villa

Miro Architetti

Visa del bagno interamente rivestito in mosaico con tasselli esagonali color petrolio. Sanitari sospesi e doccia aperta
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Bologna with blue cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, mosaic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, blue benchtops and blue tile.

Una cassa estilo mediterráneo

Cloudespacios

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Other with ceramic tile, open cabinets, gray tile, blue walls, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, turquoise floor and grey benchtops.

Bagno di servizio

95-Design

progetto del secondo bagno di servizio, con doccia e mobile contenitore, toni dell'azzurro e un onice ad effetto wow
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Milan with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, blue walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, turquoise floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Tile Benchtops

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.