Build: Jackson Design Build. Photography: Malia Campbell
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an alcove shower, green tile, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops and a two-piece toilet.

Shower Design

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this all-black and white tile shower with mosaic tile, white subway tile, and custom bathroom hardware plus a built-in shower bench.
Inspiration for an expansive country master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Orso. Rénovation complète d'une maison de village à Aix-en-Provence

Clode.

Rénovation complète d'une maison de village à Aix-en-Provence. Redistribution des espaces. Création : d'une entrée avec banquette et rangement ainsi qu'une buanderie.

Changing The Channel

Morrison Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mallet Hill Wellington Lot 3

In-Site Design Group LLC

New Luxury Equestrian estate in Wellington Florida Architect: Annie Carruthers In-Site Design Group LLC Builder: Stock Custom Homes Interior Designer: Marc-Michaels Interiors.

Charleston SC Contemporary

DLB Custom Home Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Charleston with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Evanston Perfection

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

This renovated primary bathroom features a large, marble, floating vanity, a freestanding tub, and a terra-cotta tile shower. All are brought together with the herringbone, terra-cotta tile floor. The window above the tub lets in natural light and ventilation for a relaxing feel.

The Laurel

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom master bathroom with freestanding tub in large curbless shower, tile flooring, and a double vanity.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mableton Custom Home

Hall Design Build

Mid-sized master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Merano

Designology Studio LLC

Lindsey Drewes
Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Master Bathroom Design

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Master bathrooms double vanity, marble countertops, and the custom floors.
Design ideas for an expansive country master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Flintcove Dr. Remodel

Rachael Elise Design

Small modern kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Midcentury Modern Hall Bathroom Transformation

Blue Eye Interiors

Revive a cramped hall bathroom into a midcentury modern space with contemporary influences.
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Brentwood Jack & Jill Reno

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Redmond Addition + Interior Remodel

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Grand Prairie Modern Charm

Cedar Hill Home and Design

This high-end black and white bathroom features a large wet room with a free-standing tub and double shower heads. The toilet is tucked away, which showcases the beautiful his and hers vanities. The wood grain in the vanities and flooring give warmth and the gold hardware adds subtle bling to the space.

Cupertino 2nd story addition

Opulent Bay Homes

guest bathroom
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and multi-coloured benchtops.

Serenity Lane Estate Two

Kisha Gianni Designs

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Custom Closet and Primary Bath Renovation

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Our Princeton architects designed this spacious shower and made room for a freestanding soaking tub as well in a space which previously featured a built-in jacuzzi bath. The floor and walls of the shower feature La Marca Polished Statuario Nuovo, a porcelain tile with the look and feel of marble. The new vanity is by Greenfield Cabinetry in Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Design ideas for a large mediterranean master wet room bathroom in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, granite benchtops, black floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Walls and Multi-Coloured 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.