Photography by Meghan Mehan Photography
Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a trough sink, white floor, a shower curtain, a double vanity and a niche.

All the Little Details

White Design

Sleek black and white palette with unexpected blue hexagon floor. Bedrosians Cloe wall tile provides a stunning backdrop of interesting variations in hue and tone, complimented by Cal Faucets Tamalpais plumbing fixtures and Hubbardton Forge Vela light fixtures.

Pool Bath

Lauren Allyn Interiors

Pool Bath
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Austin with black cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, blue walls, white floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Saratoga Bathroom

Granger Remodel & Design

Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Master Bath with frameless shower, soaking tub, double vanity and water closet w

The Wiese Company

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Portfolio

Stanley Photo

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Delancey Classic Modern

SHOPHOUSE

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

Caulfield East Home - Kitchen, 2 bathrooms

smarterBATHROOMS+

The downstairs bathroom the clients were wanting a space that could house a freestanding bath at the end of the space, a larger shower space and a custom- made cabinet that was made to look like a piece of furniture. A nib wall was created in the space offering a ledge as a form of storage. The reference of black cabinetry links back to the kitchen and the upstairs bathroom, whilst the consistency of the classic look was again shown through the use of subway tiles and patterned floors.

Clayton Drive Master Bath

Glenbrook Cabinetry

In this project, Glenbrook Cabinetry helped to create a modern farmhouse-inspired master bathroom. First, we designed a walnut double vanity, stained with Night Forest to allow the warmth of the grain to show through. Next on the opposing wall, we designed a make-up vanity to expanded storage and counter space. We additionally crafted a complimenting linen closet in the private toilet room with custom cut-outs. Each built-in piece uses brass hardware to bring warmth and a bit of contrast to the cool tones of the cabinetry and flooring. The finishing touch is the custom shiplap wall coverings, which add a slightly rustic touch to the room.

Modern Farmhouse Master Bath

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

After renovating their neutrally styled master bath Gardner/Fox helped their clients create this farmhouse-inspired master bathroom, with subtle modern undertones. The original room was dominated by a seldom-used soaking tub and shower stall. Now, the master bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower, custom walnut double vanity, make-up vanity, linen storage, and a private toilet room.

Mid-century Make over in Belvedere

Studio300A Architecture

This is a view into a small extension we added to themaster bathroom. It is a wet room for both Ofuro bath and shower.
Design ideas for a small asian master wet room bathroom with a japanese tub, a wall-mount toilet and an open shower.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern bathroom with navy blue cabinets, brass and lucite hardware and fixtures, and vintage Turkish rug.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

A Serene Master Suite - Doylestown, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This serene master bathroom design forms part of a master suite that is sure to make every day brighter. The large master bathroom includes a separate toilet compartment with a Toto toilet for added privacy, and is connected to the bedroom and the walk-in closet, all via pocket doors. The main part of the bathroom includes a luxurious freestanding Victoria + Albert bathtub situated near a large window with a Riobel chrome floor mounted tub spout. It also has a one-of-a-kind open shower with a cultured marble gray shower base, 12 x 24 polished Venatino wall tile with 1" chrome Schluter Systems strips used as a unique decorative accent. The shower includes a storage niche and shower bench, along with rainfall and handheld showerheads, and a sandblasted glass panel. Next to the shower is an Amba towel warmer. The bathroom cabinetry by Koch and Company incorporates two vanity cabinets and a floor to ceiling linen cabinet, all in a Fairway door style in charcoal blue, accented by Alno hardware crystal knobs and a super white granite eased edge countertop. The vanity area also includes undermount sinks with chrome faucets, Granby sconces, and Luna programmable lit mirrors. This bathroom design is sure to inspire you when getting ready for the day or provide the ultimate space to relax at the end of the day!

Complete Home Remodel

American Home Improvement Inc.

Mater bathroom complete high-end renovation by Americcan Home Improvement, Inc.
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, wood-look tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed and wood walls.

Oceanfront Spa Home

Robyn Branch Design

Mid-sized beach style bathroom in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Colorful Children's Bathroom

Maria Causey Interior Design

Sophisticated and fun were the themes in this design. This bathroom is used by three young children. The parents wanted a bathroom whose decor would be fun for the children, but "not a kiddy bathroom". This family travels to the beach quite often, so they wanted a beach resort (emphasis on resort) influence in the design. Storage of toiletries & medications, as well as a place to hang a multitude of towels, were the primary goals. Besides meeting the storage goals, the bathroom needed to be brightened and needed better lighting. Ocean-inspired blue & white wallpaper was paired with bright orange, Moroccan-inspired floor & accent tiles from Fireclay Tile to give the "resort" look the clients were looking for. Light fixtures with industrial style accents add additional interest, while a seagrass mirror adds texture & warmth. Photos: Christy Kosnic

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Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
Design ideas for an expansive beach style master bathroom in Atlanta with a freestanding tub, white walls, beige floor, medium wood cabinets, metal tile and a curbless shower.

Manon et Vincent

Charlotte Fequet

Thomas Leclerc
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, terra-cotta tile, terrazzo floors, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

The Bridle Path

LUX Design | Interior Design Build

LUX Design was hired to work with the builder Zara Holdings Inc to design this home for resale from the ground up. The style is a mix of modern with transitional elements. Hand scraped oak wood floors, marble bathrooms and marble herringbone inlays adorn this 7000 sq.ft. home. A modern Scavolini kitchen, custom elevator, home theater and spa are all features within the home.

PRISMATIC RESIDENCE

+V Architects

Studio Kunal Bhatia
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Mumbai with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, grey floor and an open shower.

All Showers Blue 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.