Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

A Custom Bath Renovation in Camden, DE

Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center

You'll also notice multiple shower heads within the shower. Products include: Danze thermostatic shower system with adjustable handheld shower head, recessed tile niche, and glass listello.

Greenwood

Four Blocks South

Small kids bathroom with hidden storage integrated into vanity. Photo by Mike Chajecki.
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, blue walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and ceramic floors.

Cortez Avenue

Dennis Mayer - Photographer

Dennis Mayer, Photography
This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and shaker cabinets.

Jack & Jill Bath

Jemm Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, white walls, marble floors, grey floor, an open shower and a niche.

Beach Style Bathroom

Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in San Francisco with subway tile.

Relaxing Retreat

Ben Quie & Sons

Design ideas for an arts and crafts bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Basement Reno

Studio Veridis

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Detroit with a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a hinged shower door, white cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Luxury Bathrooms - Aging in Place White & Blue Bathroom

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Relaxing Bathroom Upgrade

Heritage Kitchen and Bath

VANTAGE CABINETRY using Maple with a slate color stain. Floor done in Hexagon Carrara mosiac with black dots. Freestanding tub with subway wall tile and a beautiful deco stripe.

Blue Stone Bathroom

Salinas Home Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with open cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Elizabeth Ave. Custom

M. Lahr Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, subway tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Transitional Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation

J. Marie Interiors LLC

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Dallas with a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Rural Farmhouse

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a country 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and shaker cabinets.

Saddlebrook Bath Renovation

Jarrett Design

This master bathroom began as a tired, outdated space in need of a renovation. The homeowners were happy with the layout of the space, but wanted a brighter, more open feel to make the room feel more luxurious. A freestanding soaking tub and a sparkly chandelier did the trick while custom inset cabinetry added plenty of function and storage. Matt Villano Photography

Southsea Residential

F9 Design LTD

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Hampshire with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Carolyncrest

Axiom Builders

This is an example of a 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Beautiful Baths

StoneWorks, Inc.

Perfect example of a luxurious master bathroom, with this beautiful Italian Carrera Marble floor. The 3' wide border on the floor is a great accent and is made from Bardiglio Italian Marble. Countertops are polished Italian White Carrera. The gray furniture style cabinets, gray walls and white trim provide a soothing background for this luxury master bath.

Walk-In Shower

Hestia Construction & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Salle d'eau - Rénovation complète d'une salle d'eau moderne

WHITE Studio • Design d'espaces & Décoration

Belle salle d'eau contemporaine et agréable à vivre avec grande douche de plein pied et verrière style atelier. Rénovation complète
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, brown floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

Blue Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile

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.