The designers at Fordham Marble created a soothing feel with grey and white Marble bubble mosaic pattern on the floors. Completely unexpected.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Harvard Street

NEST Design Group

Mid-sized master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, white walls, a hinged shower door, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and multi-coloured floor.

A Mediterranean Dream Home

Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, blue tile, blue walls, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, limestone floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Hollycrest

Woodcreek Designs

Rachel Reed Photography
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

1 Irving Plaza

Signature Interior Designs

Small arts and crafts kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Trilocale Al Mare

geom. Melania Attanasio

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Milan with white cabinets, a corner shower, a bidet, blue tile and an integrated sink.

Urban Retreat in Houston

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors Inc. Photo Credit: Daniel Angulo www.danielangulo.com Builder: Wamhoff Design Build www.wamhoffdesignbuild.com After knocking down walls to open up the space and adding skylights, a bright, airy kitchen with abundant natural light was created. The lighting, counter stools and soapstone countertops give the room an urban chic, semi-industrial feel but the warmth of the wooden beams and the wood flooring make sure that the space is not cold. A secondary, smaller island was put on wheels in order to have a movable and highly functional prep space.

Bluebell

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Julep Studio, LLC
Small transitional kids bathroom in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Shades of Blue

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a curbless shower, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls and marble floors.

KIDS Bathroom

TOC design & construction inc.

Tania Scardellato - TOC design
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Basement Steam Shower Custom Tile

Pro Basement Inc.

From Scratch without rough plumbing
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Mid-century Minimalism - Home Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

In the boys’ bathroom, the skylight above is a piece of walk-on glass that defuses light from the skylight above the play loft. Robert Vente Photographer

Sharp Residence

Valdez Architecture - Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Phoenix with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Bathroom Remodel

Apple Wood Construction, Inc.

Custom blue glass tile shower with Dura Supreme cabinetry, Volga Blue granite and Moen fixtures. Photos by Keith Tharp
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with mosaic tile, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Wyckoff St Townhouse Interior - Master Bath

Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors

Contemporary glass tile bathroom
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and blue tile.

Fresh Pattern Bath

Mend

Laure Joliet
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Australian Minimalist Ground-Up

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.

Old Town Brunswick, Historic Renovation

Charles W Day Design

The Master Bath was built out onto what used to be an old porch from the historic kitchen. We were able to find ample space to accommodate a full size shower, double vanity, and vessel tub.

Upper East Side Guest Bathroom

Mackenzie Wood Interiors

An elevated, yet playful bathroom design for both Kids and Guests.
Small transitional kids bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Blue Tile

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.