This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Balmain Terrace House

Annie Bowen Design

Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, subway tile, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Brickyard Plantation Residence

Spivey Architects, Inc.

Newport 653
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Charleston with a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, an open shower, light wood cabinets, white walls, a console sink and grey floor.

Gig Harbor

Marianne Simon Design

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Seattle with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

The Lalley

Mauro Builders

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Billings Drive

J. Kurtz Design

Andrea Rugg
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, marble benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Lakefront Master

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Hillsborough Spanish Revival

Scheinholtz Associates

Thibault Cartier
Design ideas for a mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom Addition- Studio City, California

designstiles

Master Bathroom Addition with custom double vanity. White herringbone tile with white wall subway tile. white pebble shower floor tile. Walnut rounded vanity mirrors. Brizo Fixtures. Cabinet hardware by School House Electric. Vanity Tower recessed into wall for extra storage with out taking up too much counterspace. Bonus: it keeps the outlets hidden! Photo Credit: Amy Bartlam

Eclectic Industrial Bathroom Remodel

Reflekt Design Build

Photo: Michelle Schmauder
Industrial bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Tasset Residence(ASID Design Excellence Award Total Remodel & 1st Place kitchen)

AB Design Elements, LLC

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bath

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, a corner shower, blue walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile and subway tile.

Yalecrest Residence

Christa Pirl Interiors

An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Ensuite bathroom with freestanding tub, enclosed glass shower, medium-light wood cabinetry with black matte hardware and appliances, white counter tops, black matte metal twin mirrors and twin pendants.

Mid Century Modern Bathrooms

Mosaik Design & Remodeling

This existing sleeping porch was reworked into a stunning Mid Century bathroom complete with geometric shapes that add interest and texture. Rich woods add warmth to the black and white tiles. Wood tile was installed on the shower walls and pick up on the wood vanity and Asian-inspired custom built armoire.

Mission Viejo - Bathroom Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

White Subway Tile Shower with 4-Tired Niche

KraftMaster Renovations

Simple and elegant shower with white subway tile walls and marble herringbone niche with quartz shelving. Photo by VLG Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Northgrove Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Interior view of the Northgrove Residence. Interior Design by Amity Worrell & Co. Construction by Smith Builders. Photography by Andrea Calo.
Expansive beach style master bathroom in Austin with grey cabinets, subway tile, marble benchtops, white benchtops, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laurelhurst Remodel

JDL Development Inc.

Photo of a large traditional bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Coastal Modern

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Chad Mellon Photographer
Large modern master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops and white floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Wood-look Tile and Subway 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.