Master bathroom in Phoenix with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Verdigris wall tiles and floor tiles both from Mandarin Stone. Bespoke vanity unit made from recycled scaffold boards and live edge worktop. Basin from William and Holland, brassware from Lusso Stone.

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.

REDDING FARMHOUSE

d2 interieurs

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and beaded inset cabinets.

Portfolio

Seattle Stained Glass

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Seattle with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors and marble benchtops.

Molino- Bath Remodel

Wright Way Builders Contracting

Arts and crafts bathroom in Los Angeles with a trough sink, open cabinets, a drop-in tub, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, green walls and mosaic tile floors.

master bath 509

Savvy Kitchens

This is an example of a large asian master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Colorful kids bathroom

InStil Design Limited

Family bathroom for three small kids with double ended bath and separate shower, two vanity units and mirror cabinets. Photos: Fraser Marr
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Oxfordshire with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower and yellow walls.

Charing Cross Residence

Pam Rigney Design

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in tub, green tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and a pedestal sink.

Dallas Modern

Thomas Development + Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Dallas with a drop-in tub, a corner shower and white walls.

Hillsborough

Coddington Design

Features sconces from Waterworks. Photo: David Duncan Livingston
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Brighton Home

MR.MITCHELL

The renovation of this contemporary Brighton residence saw the introduction of warm natural materials to soften an otherwise cold contemporary interior. Recycled Australian hardwoods, natural stone and textural fabrics were used to add layers of interest and visual comfort.

milam renovation

PBC Design + Build

Traditional bathroom in Other with a pedestal sink, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile and subway tile.

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

Inspiration for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Cornwall with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a single vanity, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, green walls, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Bad&Home | Doppelhaushälfte, Bornheim

ai+ architektur innenarchitektur plus

Inspiration for a small master bathroom in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Small Bathroom Upgrade

Evergreen Renovations & Roofing

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, green tile, a vessel sink, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Revitalised Retro Victorian Home

My Bespoke Room

This homeowner feels like royalty every time they step into this emerald green tiled bathroom with gold fixtures! It's the perfect place to unwind and pamper yourself in style.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Stunning succulent wallpaper from Mind the Gap
Small eclectic kids bathroom in London with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kaikoo Place

Hawaii Modern Architecture and Interior Design

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Russell Street

Clella Design

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Green Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub

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.