Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

From the beginning of the design process, the antique armoire was to be the feature of the bathroom. The challenge was to provide enough space for the armoire to occupy. The wall and floor finishes around the armoire were kept simple to not be distracting.

Doverland Road

Lesley Glotzl

Todd Wright
Small eclectic bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, pink tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a shower/bathtub combo and a shower curtain.

This shower is understated yet elegant and very useable.

James C Schell LLC

Custom shower shelves were integrated into the stall. The very, sloped, bottom "shelf" is at a good height, slope, and depth to support a foot while washing or shaving. A custom design feature that many customers have been thrilled with. James C Schell jim@jcschell.com

Seeing Blue

Victoria Highfill

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Arch street, small bathroom

Christina Richardson Interiors

The small bathroom feels spacious with white walls and a small pattern hexagonal floor tile. The IKEA vanity is made for small spaces but gives ample storage and a scandinavian vibe to this light and airy space.

Craftsman in Blue

Board & Vellum

Photography by TC Peterson.
Small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Forever Home - Family Bath

User

Marble penny tile, classic white subway tile and marble bull nose kept enhanced the heritage of the home while maximizing the money spent on updating this heavily used bathroom.

Hights Project - Kitchen Remodeling in Houston, TX

USA Cabinet Store - Houston

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a hot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Nautical Navy Bath

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Featured on DIY Network’s Bath Crashers, this lovely bathroom shows off our 61 Navy glaze in a stunning fireplace backsplash. The combination of dark rustic wood, marble, and chevron patterns work together for a bathroom we would love in our own home! 3″x12″ Subway Tile – 61 Navy

Broad Ripple Bungalow Bathroom

Jensen Design

Megelaine Images
Small midcentury bathroom in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile and marble floors.

Lake House Lavatory

Mom's Design Build

This is an example of a small bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, pink tile, wood-look tile, pink walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom Redesigns

Next Gen Design Firm

we remodeled this lake home's second bathroom. We stole some space from an adjacent storage room to add a much needed shower. We used river rock for the floor and the shower floor and wall detail. We also left all wood unfinished to add to the rustic charm.

La Jolla Shores

CM Natural Designs

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets and a freestanding vanity.

Nautical Navy Bath

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Morgan Hill Wine Country Lodge

Monsen Collins Builders

ADU Bathroom
Photo of a small country kids bathroom in San Francisco with a corner shower, beige walls, vinyl floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity and vaulted.

Rénovation d'un appartement avec vue sur la Tour Eiffel

Marie Verthuy

Salle de bains en continuité avec la cuisine pour contraintes techniques Douche à l'italienne avec une robinetterie rétro
Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Frazier Bathroom Remodel

Sanctuary Homes and Remodeling

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Martin

A Touch of Elegance Studio

After Picture with the carrara look quartz counter, under mounted sinks, flat panel white vanity and dark porcelain tile..
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Las Vegas with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bathroom

The Decor Center

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Wichita with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

HGTV Bathroom, House Hunters Renovation

SH interiors

Roger Scheck Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Beige Bathroom Design Ideas

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.