Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: Karen Melvin
Traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink, gray tile, stone tile, yellow walls and marble floors.

West Street

DAVIDSON HOMES

This is an example of an eclectic bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, multi-coloured tile, yellow walls and grey benchtops.

Balnarring Beach House

Diane Bergeron Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with an undermount sink and yellow walls.

Warming Up Traditional Luxury

Interiology Design Co.

Traditional bathroom in Boston with a freestanding tub and yellow walls.

Stunning Addition/Remodel - Deerfield MA

Aging In Place Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, red floor and an open shower.

Raleigh Hills Whole House Remodel

Robert Saladoff, Architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

A Sea Captain's House

Phoebe Howard

Inspiration for a large beach style bathroom in Jacksonville with white cabinets, yellow walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

Modern Warmth – Boca Raton, Florida

Interiors By Shelly Preziosi

Design ideas for a tropical master bathroom in Miami with a drop-in tub, an open shower, black tile, yellow walls, slate floors, an open shower and slate.

Master Bath

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Design and installation by Mauk Cabinets by design in Tipp City, OH. Designer: Aaron Mauk. Photographer: Shelley Schilperoot
Traditional master bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls and ceramic floors.

F&B Bathrooms

Farrow & Ball

Painted in archived colour Gervais No.72 Modern Emulsion
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Dorset with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, a drop-in tub and yellow walls.

Cape Elizabeth Getaway

Penelope Daborn Ltd.

Photo by Randall Ashey
Small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Portland Maine with yellow walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, green tile and ceramic tile.

Lotawana Bath

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Light-Filled Bath

Adam Gibson Design

Vaulted bath with lots of light.
Large eclectic master bathroom in Indianapolis with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Cornfield Blue Traditional Kitchen

Riddle Construction & Design

Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Clarke residence remodel - Islands Estates

Creativa Builders

Large modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Lake Living

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

This spacious walk-in shower feels like it's own room thanks to the single stair entry and generous knee wall, but the partial glass wall keeps it connected to the rest of the room. An Artistic Tile Mosaic Tile adds texture and plenty of color as well Scott Bergmann Photography

Mobile Glass Custom Shower Glass Doors

Mobile Glass

Your bathroom deserves a touch of class. Infinity glass shower doors are a stunning addition. Beyond the beauty, care and cleaning is easier than its framed counterpart.

Retro Bathroom

JM Carpets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls and mosaic tile floors.

Mid Century Bathroom Remodel

Diamond Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, yellow walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, tile benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Clayton, CA Custom Master Steam Shower

East County Glass and Window Inc.

Project & Photo by East County Glass & Window, Inc.
Photo of a large country bathroom in San Francisco with brown tile, yellow walls and with a sauna.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Yellow 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.