Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Eclectic Bathroom

Mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, an integrated sink, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hyde Park Bathroom Refresh

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

Inspiration for a large transitional bathroom in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Project MP

Bo Fentum Design

A new ensuite created in what was the old box bedroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with white cabinets, an open shower, yellow tile, ceramic tile, a pedestal sink, black floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Guest Bathroom & Master Bathroom Remodel in Atlanta

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

The guest bathroom received a completely new look with this bright floral wallpaper, classic wall sconces, and custom grey vanity.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Atlanta with ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, black benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

Repose Grey Bathroom

Harris Renovations, LLC

What was once a dark, unwelcoming alcove is now a bright, luxurious haven. The over-sized soaker fills this extra large space and is complimented with 3 x 12 subway tiles. The contrasting grout color speaks to the black fixtures and accents throughout the room. We love the custom-sized niches that perfectly hold the client's "jellies and jams."

Calvert

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Bondi Californian Bungalow

KCreative Interiors

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

Montrose Modern Spec

Masa Studio Architects

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, marble, brown floor, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom remodel

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Brady Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with mosaic tile, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors and a drop-in sink.

233 W Paces Ferry Rd NW

Virtual Studio Innovations

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with turquoise cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and recessed-panel cabinets.

Birmingham, MI historic renovation

Dan Davis Design

This was a renovation to a historic Wallace Frost home in Birmingham, MI. We salvaged the existing bathroom tiles and repurposed them into tow of the bathrooms. We also had matching tiles made to help complete the finished design when necessary. A vintage sink was also sourced.

Farmhouse on the Hill

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Battery Park Renovation

DesignbyRuchi

This is the kids bathroom and I wanted it to be playful. Adding geometry and pattern in the floor makes a bold fun statement. I used enhances subway tile with beautiful matte texture in two colors. I tiled the tub alcove dark blue with a full length niche for all the bath toys that accumulate. In the rest of the bathroom, I used white tiles. The custom Lacava vanity with a black open niche makes a strong statement here and jumps off against the white tiles. I converted this bathroom from a shower to a tub to make it a kids bathroom. One of my favourite details here is the niche running the full length of the tub for the unlimited toys kids need to bring with them. The black schluter detail makes it more defined and draws the eye in. When they grow up, this bathroom stays cool enough for teenagers and always fun for guests.

Salle de bains | GERGY

EVVOA Construction

This is an example of a small master bathroom in Dijon with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a console sink, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern Tropical Powder Room

Model Remodel

Tropical bathroom with palm leaf wallpaper, modern wood vanity, white subway tile and gold fixtures
This is an example of a small eclectic bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Dundee Master Bath Marble!

Tangerine Designs Kitchens and Baths

Removing the tired, old angled shower in the middle of the room allowed us to open up the space. We added a toilet room, Double Vanity sinks and straightened the free standing tub.

Sherman Oaks Home Remodel - Master Bathroom

JHW Properties

This gorgeous master bath in our Sherman Oaks remodel features a large glass shower surrounded by carrera marble from wall to wall, where a free standing tub sits by the window. A double sink vanity with a marble countertop stands over large dark gray stone tile. Two windows keep the space open and bright.

Fresh Baths Ggem Design Co

Shannon Ggem Design

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Downshire Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with medium wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Green 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.