Sophie Mutevelian
Modern bathroom in London with a vessel sink, light wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a one-piece toilet and open cabinets.

Modern Farmhouse

Karen Kempf Interiors

A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.

Sandringham House by Doherty Design & Techne Architects

Fibonacci Stone

Derek Swalwell. Images courtesy of Doherty Design Studio and Techne Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet and white tile.

THE PHILIPPE STARCK BY DURAVIT© BATHROOM

Revive Designer Bathrooms

A contemporary spa escape with stone walls and wood finishes.
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Chicago with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stone tile, white tile and wood benchtops.

Kingspark Project

Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design

Design by Kathryn J. LeMaster, Photo by Karen E. Segrave
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Little Rock with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors and green walls.

The East London Penthouse Apartment

Bailey London Interior Design & Build

Christina Bull Photography
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in London with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile and brown benchtops.

Badezimmer im Kleinformat (ehem. Berliner Abstellkammer)

Berlinteriors

Phil Dera
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, ceramic tile and an open shower.

Bristol Farmhouse

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Photography by Susan Teare
Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Burlington with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Vacation Rental W6

Ute Günther wachgeküsst INNENARCHITEKTUR+DESIGN

www.christianburmester.com
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Munich with open cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, white walls, wood benchtops and black benchtops.

Luxurious Custom Mediterranean

Creative Touch Interiors

Photography: Julie Soefer
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean kids bathroom in Houston with a vessel sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, pink walls and marble floors.

Farmhouse inspired bathroom - Walls and Floors

Walls and Floors

rustic wood effect farmhouse style floor tiles. Available at Walls and Floors.
This is an example of a large country bathroom in London with a vessel sink, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, white tile, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

Here are a couple of examples of bathrooms at this project, which have a 'traditional' aesthetic. All tiling and panelling has been very carefully set-out so as to minimise cut joints. Built-in storage and niches have been introduced, where appropriate, to provide discreet storage and additional interest. Photographer: Nick Smith

MacPherson St, Wavereley

AN Builders Pty Ltd

Contemporary bathroom in Sydney with a vessel sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white tile, subway tile, black floor and brown benchtops.

Palo Alto Eichler Major Remodel

Flegel's Construction Co., Inc.

The main bath was remodeled and updated with the kids in mind. All new trims, baseboards, doors and flooring. Bruce Damonte Photography
This is an example of a midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, green cabinets and white tile.

Sonoma / Sea Ranch Redux

Marcus & Willers Architects

Photos: Anthony Dimaano
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an open shower, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, medium wood cabinets, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Infiinity Tub Oasis - Bath Crashers

Mark Brand Architecture

We designed this bathroom makeover for an episode of Bath Crashers on DIY. This is how they described the project: "A dreary gray bathroom gets a 180-degree transformation when Matt and his crew crash San Francisco. The space becomes a personal spa with an infinity tub that has a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Marble floors and a marble shower kick up the luxury factor, and a walnut-plank wall adds richness to warm the space. To top off this makeover, the Bath Crashers team installs a 10-foot onyx countertop that glows at the flip of a switch." This was a lot of fun to participate in. Note the ceiling mounted tub filler. Photos by Mark Fordelon

wilmette split level adds penthouse

Becker Architects Limited

Darris Lee Harris
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul

Metamorphosis Design-Build

This dream bathroom features a floating Dutch Elm vanity, a natural stone mosaic floor, and industrial, Edison-style light fixtures. Photo by David J. Turner

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Stone Select

Calcutta Gold marble: master bath
Inspiration for a large traditional bathroom in Atlanta with a vessel sink, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, stone tile, beige walls and marble floors.

Hill House

Kaiko Design Interiors

Large contemporary kids bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile and a Vessel Sink

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.