This is an example of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, blue floor and a two-piece toilet.

Bouldin Creek Residence

Restructure Studio

Michael Hsu
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors and stone tile.

Modern American Farmhouse

Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ

VISION AND NEEDS: Our client came to us with a vision for their family dream house that offered adequate space and a lot of character. They were drawn to the traditional form and contemporary feel of a Modern Farmhouse. MCHUGH SOLUTION: In showing multiple options at the schematic stage, the client approved a traditional L shaped porch with simple barn-like columns. The entry foyer is simple in it's two-story volume and it's mono-chromatic (white & black) finishes. The living space which includes a kitchen & dining area - is an open floor plan, allowing natural light to fill the space.VISION AND NEEDS: Our client came to us with a vision for their family dream house that offered adequate space and a lot of character. They were drawn to the traditional form and contemporary feel of a Modern Farmhouse. MCHUGH SOLUTION: In showing multiple options at the schematic stage, the client approved a traditional L shaped porch with simple barn-like columns. The entry foyer is simple in it's two-story volume and it's mono-chromatic (white & black) finishes. The living space which includes a kitchen & dining area - is an open floor plan, allowing natural light to fill the space.

Two Summer Bathrooms

Kitty Lee Architecture

Small scandinavian master bathroom in Sydney with an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, blue floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Semi-Industrial Chic

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

The ensuite is a luxurious space offering all the desired facilities. The warm theme of all rooms echoes in the materials used. The vanity was created from Recycled Messmate with a horizontal grain, complemented by the polished concrete bench top. The walk in double shower creates a real impact, with its black framed glass which again echoes with the framing in the mirrors and shelving.

Hollywood Hills

JDP Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and multi-coloured floor.

Transitional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, grey floor, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Double Void House

Kitty Lee Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet and an integrated sink.

Sammamish Modern Farmhouse Master Bath

Heiser Designs

This project was a complete home design plan for a large new construction luxury home on the south-end of Mercer Island. The contrasting colors utilized throughout emit a chic modern vibe while the complementing darker tones invites a sense of warmth to this modern farmhouse style.

Bagno

MATTEO MARTINI ARCHITETTO

Il risultato è un ambiente piacevole e curato ed il rivestimento al altezza 100cm non appesantisce la piccola stanza.
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, pink tile, white walls, a vessel sink, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, beige floor, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Kew Whole House

The Kitchen Design Centre

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Elmhurst Cottage

DESIGN LAB 444

Stephanie Russo Photography
Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mirror tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Classic Queenslander Bathroom

Ethos Interiors

Soft grey and white patterned tiles are a stunning backdrop for a grey-blue vanity topped with marble. The rest of the space was kept clean and simple with a larger white wall tile for easy cleaning. Photography by Budd Photography.

Dual Shaving Cabinets with decorative shelf

Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms

We love the decorate and yet functional shelf between these two shaving cabinets. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms
This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Hampton House Renovation

Hart Builders Pty Ltd

Master En suite Bathroom Photo Credit: Martina Gemmola Styling: Bask Interiors and Bea + Co
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, mosaic tile and a vessel sink.

Two Pavilions House

Tom Robertson Architects

Lillie Thompson
Photo of a large contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mosman Residence

Stritt Design & Construction Pty Ltd

Traditional coastal Hamptons style home designed and built by Stritt Design and Construction. Cathedral ceiling with panelling detail, custom navy vanity with Carrara marble bench top and marble floor tiles.

Brewster Beach House

REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder

Small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls and a pedestal sink.

Contemporary girls bathroom

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

Girls bathroom remodel for two sisters from two small separate bathrooms originally to a new larger, "Jack and Jill" style bathroom for better flow. Cesarstone white counter tops, tub deck, and shower bench/curb. Wood look porcelain floor planking. White subway tile with glass bubble mosaic tile accents. Construction by JP Lindstrom, Inc. Bernard Andre Photography

Cliff Road Area - Nantucket

Jonathan Raith Inc.

Nantucket Architectural Photography
Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Boston with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Walls and Multi-coloured Walls

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.