This bathroom is shared by a family of four, and can be close quarters in the mornings with a cramped shower and single vanity. However, without having anywhere to expand into, the bathroom size could not be changed. Our solution was to keep it bright and clean. By removing the tub and having a clear shower door, you give the illusion of more open space. The previous tub/shower area was cut down a few inches in order to put a 48" vanity in, which allowed us to add a trough sink and double faucets. Though the overall size only changed a few inches, they are now able to have two people utilize the sink area at the same time. White subway tile with gray grout, hexagon shower floor and accents, wood look vinyl flooring, and a white vanity kept this bathroom classic and bright.

Wyckoff St Townhouse Interior - Master Bath

Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors

Contemporary glass tile bathroom
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and blue tile.

PASEO DE LA CHOPERA

De Lucio Reformas

JULIO SICRE
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Madrid with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, a trough sink, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Une nouvelle vie pour cette salle d'eau.

Tendance et Vous

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Bordeaux with white cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Mid-century Modern Urban infill

Berghuis Construction LLC

photos by Kaity
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and a trough sink.

Fairfield County Modern

Melissa Weyrick

Contemporary bathroom in New York with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Saphire Bath

CG&S Design-Build

Photography by Pauk Finkel
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, cement tile, white walls, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Canyon Oak

JWT Associates

Lee Manning Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a trough sink, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors and blue floor.

Beverly Hills Bathroom

Concept Renovations, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathrooms

The Block Builders Group

This is an example of a traditional kids bathroom in DC Metro with a trough sink and blue walls.

Traditonal meets Beautiful Bathroom

Templer Interiors

The traditional style of this bathroom is updated with the use of a clean, fresh colour palette. The soft green blue of the cabinets and walls are a perfect compliment to the bright white panelling and fixtures. And with a single sink that is wide enough for two, this small space offers maximum practicality.

Charming Jack and Jill Bathroom

Brakefield Design Collective

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.

Beach House

Viscusi Elson Interior Design - Gina Viscusi Elson

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, a trough sink, blue floor and white benchtops.

Case Study Revitalized

dtls.ARCHITECTURE

Photo of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, a trough sink, grey floor, an open shower, concrete floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Upper East Side Penthouse

Cooper Robertson

Contemporary bathroom in New York with a trough sink and white tile.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

Design ideas for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and brown benchtops.

Sudbury Master Suite and Second Floor Addition

Liberty Homes

@alliecrafton
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

HAUS SCHÖNTAL BERLIN

REICHWALD SCHULTZ & PARTNER Berlin

Foto: Marcus Ebener, Berlin
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with an alcove tub, an open shower, white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, a wall-mount toilet, an open shower, beige floor, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Dallas, TX: Stolp

Sarah Greenman

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Midcentury kids bathroom in Dallas with a trough sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile and mosaic tile.

salle de bain bleue

Anabel Messens Architecte

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, cement tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Blue Bathroom Design Ideas with a Trough Sink

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.