Inspiration for a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Bridger Residence

Studio Architects

Robert Hawkins, Be A Deer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, zinc benchtops, white walls, mosaic tile floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, marble, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Windows

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Photo of a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, cement tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Cozy Beach Retreat

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer
Photo of a beach style kids bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and zinc benchtops.

Bedford Park

Palmerston Design Consultants

meghan hall photography
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Flatiron Loft

Amanda Thompson

I custom designed this vanity out of zinc and wood. I wanted it to be space saving and float off of the floor. The tub and shower area are combined to create a wet room. the overhead rain shower and wall mounted fixtures provide a spa-like experience. Photo: Seth Caplan

Spec House, Peridot Way, Springfield, Oregon

Windward Design

Debbie McKim
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, an alcove tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, a vessel sink and zinc benchtops.

Lake Medina

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

This was a redo of a River House - Now a Lake House on Lake Medina. It was originally built in 1906 as weekend house on the Medina River. Later the river dammed and it became a weekend lake house. In keeping with the overall look of the house we tiled this shower in black and white subway tiles and tiled the entire walls of the bathroom. We installed frameless glass shower. It went from a 1906 old tub to this clean and inviting bath. It was a fun project

Coastal Modern

Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers

Nat Rea
Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Providence with white walls, marble floors, zinc benchtops, a curbless shower, gray tile and a vessel sink.

Custom Homes

Castle Rock Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Dean - Garage Conversion ADU - Los Angeles

Pearl Remodeling

Master bathroom with glass shower doors and recessed lighting. Vertical tile effect making the shower area feel big and taller.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, zinc benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Lake Medina

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

Custom Bathrooms

Ferrugio Design + Associates

karol
Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink and zinc benchtops.

Coastal Modern

Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers

Nat Rea
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Providence with open cabinets, a double shower, white walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink and zinc benchtops.

North Fork Bathroom

User

Whitewashed beach cottage bathroom with an antique sink vanity and zinc top and custom cabinetry.
Photo of a country bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, stone tile, white walls and painted wood floors.

Windows

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, cement tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Contemporary Sunset

Architectural Design Incorporated

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink and zinc benchtops.

Bathrooms

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, zinc benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

East Ave, Atlanta House

Direct Furniture Modern Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Stunning Foothills Contemporary Vacant Staging

Heather's Houses

Open concept master bath with circular rain shower, oversized tub with towel warmers, and a large skylight illuminate the dressing area and his and hers closets that help complete the master suite floor

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Walls and Zinc 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.