Not every bathroom needs to feel weighed down by cabinetry or other functional elements. With a little imagination they can seem to defy gravity. This bathroom uses wall-mounted base cabinets, accent lighting, a ceiling-mounted tub-filler and slim ceiling track for the shower curtain to achieve an expanded feeling. This technique can be used in a spacious master bath or a tiny powder room.

Bäder mit Mosaikglanz

R O H R GmbH | Bad & Heizung

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Frankfurt with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, yellow tile, green tile, multi-coloured tile, red tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Reforma de casa Maresme

Sincro

Sincro
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Barcelona with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Rue Marcadet

Carine Tilliette

camille D'arcimolles
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, mosaic tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, yellow floor, a hinged shower door, yellow tile and black and white tile.

Modern Farmhouse

GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, black floor and black benchtops.

Project Noble Champions Way - Master Bath

Delaney's Design

Master (Primary) bathroom renovation transformation! One of many transformation projects we have designed and executed for this lovely empty nesting couple. For this space, we took a heavy, dated and uninspiring bathroom and turned it into one that is inspiring, soothing and highly functional. The general footprint of the bathroom did not change allowing the budget to stay contained and under control. The client is over the moon happy with their new bathroom.

Project Noble Champions Way - Master Bath

Delaney's Design

Park

Erica Bryen Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, yellow tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor and black benchtops.

Park

Erica Bryen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, yellow tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor and black benchtops.

Angular Ensuite

Inspired Interiors by Robyn Cote

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Современный Ванная комната

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, white walls and an integrated sink.

Angular Ensuite

Inspired Interiors by Robyn Cote

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Angular Ensuite

Inspired Interiors by Robyn Cote

Angular Ensuite

Inspired Interiors by Robyn Cote

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Angular Ensuite

Inspired Interiors by Robyn Cote

Wooster Bath

Gaia Kitchen & Bath

Gaia Kitchen & Bath
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and limestone floors.

this bath is apart of an master suite
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, yellow tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

CASA LL2

Ferrer & Zraid Arquitectos

Luis Ontiveros @ontiveros
Design ideas for an expansive eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Other with a hot tub, a double shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Remodels

Property Pros Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, orange tile, red tile, yellow tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Yellow Tile and Mosaic 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.