Blue, White & Gray Master Bath
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Greenwood

Four Blocks South

Family bathroom navy blue tiles in tub surround. Photo by Mike Chajecki.
Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Kids Bathroom

G Family Construction & G Design

G Family Construction
Photo of a country 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, a double shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and flat-panel cabinets.

An eclectic contemporary home

Kaiko Design Interiors

Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath

Harth Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kiawah Oceanside Luxury

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

project fern

rtg designs

Transitional bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor and grey benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Dublin with blue cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Madison Park Remodel

DME Construction

Design ideas for a contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

BEACHES RESIDENCE

FOHR DESIGN STUDIO INC.

Photo of a transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white tile, subway tile and flat-panel cabinets.

Master Bath Retreat, Newnan GA

Eco Choice Interiors

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Retro Bathroom in Downtown Delaware

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Bathroom Concept - White subway tile, walk-in shower, teal ceiling, white small bathroom in Columbus
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Columbus with a console sink, white tile, subway tile and marble floors.

West Seattle 1908 Bathroom

Potter Construction Inc

Jeff Beck Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, blue walls, marble floors, subway tile, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Sleeping Loft - Kid's Bathroom

Rethink Design Studio

Wall Color: Super White - Benjamin Moore Floors: Painted 2.5" porch grade, tongue-in-groove wood. Floor Color: Sterling 1591 - Benjamin Moore Yellow Vanity: Vintage vanity desk with vintage crystal knobs

Blues Master Bathroom Remodel - Sturtevant

Callen Construction, Inc.

Free standing double basin dark blue vanity with marble countertops. Includes 5 full extension drawers that soft-close.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Triadic

Best Builders ltd

A sunny yellow bathroom is fun and energetic - perfect for the children's floor. A salvaged bathtub from the original home serves as a nod to the property's past.

Amory

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, blue tile and subway tile.

Brilliant Bathroom for Great Guests

CQC Home

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white tile, subway tile, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Ocean Front Home, Cape Elizabeth

Maine Coast Homes

This kitchen, with its stunning ocean view, draws upon its beautiful surroundings, elegant touches, and nautical appreciation to create a distinctly coastal ambiance. Glass mosaics and cabinetry catch the light sparkling off the ocean outside. The same stunning view also sets the stage for a tranquil, relaxing master bath. Photos by: Jeff Roberts Project by: Maine Coast Kitchen Design

McClure Bathroom

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Houston with black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

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.