The Clients brief was to take a tired 90's style bathroom and give it some bizazz. While we have not been able to travel the last couple of years the client wanted this space to remind her or places she had been and cherished.

KBDi QLD Finalist 2023 - Small Bathroom

Interior Design By Jo

To meet the client‘s brief and maintain the character of the house it was decided to retain the existing timber framed windows and VJ timber walling above tiles. The client loves green and yellow, so a patterned floor tile including these colours was selected, with two complimentry subway tiles used for the walls up to the picture rail. The feature green tile used in the back of the shower. A playful bold vinyl wallpaper was installed in the bathroom and above the dado rail in the toilet. The corner back to wall bath, brushed gold tapware and accessories, wall hung custom vanity with Davinci Blanco stone bench top, teardrop clearstone basin, circular mirrored shaving cabinet and antique brass wall sconces finished off the look. The picture rail in the high section was painted in white to match the wall tiles and the above VJ‘s were painted in Dulux Triamble to match the custom vanity 2 pak finish. This colour framed the small room and with the high ceilings softened the space and made it more intimate. The timber window architraves were retained, whereas the architraves around the entry door were painted white to match the wall tiles. The adjacent toilet was changed to an in wall cistern and pan with tiles, wallpaper, accessories and wall sconces to match the bathroom Overall, the design allowed open easy access, modernised the space and delivered the wow factor that the client was seeking.

Luxury Farmhouse Bathroom

Juxtaposed Interiors

Kat Alves-Photography
Small country bathroom in Sacramento with black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and a freestanding vanity.

Berwyn Ave Master Bathroom

Coco Design & Build Co.

Simple clean design...in this master bathroom renovation things were kept in the same place but in a very different interpretation. The shower is where the exiting one was, but the walls surrounding it were taken out, a curbless floor was installed with a sleek tile-over linear drain that really goes away. A free-standing bathtub is in the same location that the original drop in whirlpool tub lived prior to the renovation. The result is a clean, contemporary design with some interesting "bling" effects like the bubble chandelier and the mirror rounds mosaic tile located in the back of the niche.

Irvine - Complete Home Remodel

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Schuon Kitchen and Baths

Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Cavender Basement

Hart & Lock Design

Mimi Erickson
Country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Silver Falls Court

J Wiley Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and plywood floors.

Master Bathroom

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This stunning master bathroom features a walk-in shower with mosaic wall tile and a built-in shower bench, custom brass bathroom hardware and marble floors, which we can't get enough of!

Pelican Shores Lake Home #8

Copper Homes Limited

Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, brown tile, multi-coloured tile and stone tile.

Isle of Palms Beach House

Spivey Architects, Inc.

Jim Somerset Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Charleston with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a curbless shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Dunlap Master Bath Oasis

Albarran Architects, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and vaulted.

Snoqualmie Stunner

Potter Construction Inc

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with green cabinets, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, beige floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.

Franklin Park Custom Home

WINN Design+Build

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Sauna, Powder Room & Dressing R

Cascade West Development

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

Mountain-Inspired Living

Rufty Custom Built Homes and Remodeling

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Raleigh with medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, brown floor and black benchtops.

Humphrey House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

1030 KIngs

BAUFORMAT

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with an open shower, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, white floor and an open shower.

Six Two Four

Heidi Arwine Interiors

Photos: Shoot2Sell
Inspiration for a small 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Brown Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured 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.