This is an example of a modern bathroom in Yokohama with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, blue benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Casita Bathroom Renovation

park21 design

For this casita bathroom, we changed the configuration of the bathroom to make it more user friendly and take advantage of the space that was available. We moved the shower to the toilet room and the toilet room to the old space of the shower. This allowed us to have a larger shower footprint. It also allowed us to incorporate the window and the natural light into the space in a more profound way. The open shelving replaced a mirrored closet which has shelves high enough so that guests can put their suitcases underneath. This is a jack and Jill bathroom in this casita and the bedrooms themselves are quite small. The blocking of the tiles in the bathroom was very intentional. We didn't want the space to be overwhelmed by using the tiles side by side and alternating color that way. The client really liked both blues so we made sure it would work.

Appartement Vincennes

CONSEIL ET RENOVATION

vasque sur mesure, robinetterie murale, meuble sur mesure
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, terra-cotta tile, green walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Casita Bathroom Renovation

park21 design

Appartement Vincennes

CONSEIL ET RENOVATION

vasque sur mesure, robinetterie murale, meuble sur mesure
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, terra-cotta tile, green walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Appartement Vincennes

CONSEIL ET RENOVATION

vasque sur mesure, robinetterie murale, meuble sur mesure
Small contemporary bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, terra-cotta tile, green walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Appartement Vincennes

CONSEIL ET RENOVATION

vasque sur mesure, robinetterie murale, meuble sur mesure
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, terra-cotta tile, green walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Appartement Vincennes

CONSEIL ET RENOVATION

Bathroom Design Ideas with Wood-look Tile and Blue 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.