Accessibility in a curbless shower, with a glass shower door that hinges both ways, a seat bench and grab bar. Photo: Mark Pinkerton vi360
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a trough sink and a shower seat.

Maeves Way

Wright-Ryan Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country bathroom in Portland Maine with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, a trough sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, mosaic tile floors, white floor, a double vanity and open cabinets.

Bathroom Renovations

Jumble & Stack

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Brisbane with dark wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Stately Colonial

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ryvanden

Chalmers and Co Design

The sunken bath has a stunning view over the golf course.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, marble floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

GUEST BATHROOM

RECODECO

GUESS BATHROOM 12x24 CRYSTAL GRIS POLISHED PORCELAIN TILE 10x28 CALYPSO WAVY BLANCO CERAMIC TILE SCHLUTER SHOWER SYSTEMS SCHLUTER PREFAB NICHE SCHLUTER PROFILES 60” PENSACOLA MODERN ACRYLIC ALCOVR WHITE SOAKING TUB DUAL FLUSH ELOBGATED 1-PIECE TOILET WITH SOFT-CLOSING SEAT AKDY ALUMINUM SHOWER PANEL TOWER 30” SAFETY GRAB BAR

Anamor Bath

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Brad Knipstein
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

C O T T A G E

ALL & NXTHING

Our recent project in De Beauvoir, Hackney's bathroom. Solid cast concrete sink, marble floors and polished concrete walls. Photo: Ben Waterhouse
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, marble floors, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a trough sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Wohlner

Horst Architects

Interiors by Aria Design, Inc. www.ariades.com
Contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, beige walls, limestone floors and a trough sink.

Midcentury Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with a trough sink, an alcove shower, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green tile, glass tile and green walls.

Master Bathroom and Vanity

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

This condo was designed from a raw shell to the finished space you see in the photos - all elements were custom designed and made for this specific space. The interior architecture and furnishings were designed by our firm. If you have a condo space that requires a renovation please call us to discuss your needs. Please note that due to that volume of interest and client privacy we do not answer basic questions about materials, specifications, construction methods, or paint colors thank you for taking the time to review our projects.

Secondary "Casbah" Bath

Burlock Interiors

Meredith Heuer
Photo of a large modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, glass tile, green walls, porcelain floors, furniture-like cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, green tile, a trough sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

Chabrol

Studio Castille

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Paris with white tile, a trough sink, wood benchtops, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, white floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Holland Park House by Bonnie Meredith Design and Peek Architecture

Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Modern Zen

Room Resolutions

This walk-in shower, complete with an eye-catching contemporary shower panel, features contrasting natural bamboo and sleek stainless steel. The rectangular porcelain tile with a bamboo effect was installed vertically to add visual height, while paired with a stone and glass mosaic tile in a wrapped stripe for interest. Photography - Grey Crawford

New York City pied a terre

Toledo Geller

Jacob Snavely Photography
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, a trough sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Brook Green, W14

Warrington + Rose

Huntsmore handled the complete design and build of this bathroom extension in Brook Green, W14. Planning permission was gained for the new rear extension at first-floor level. Huntsmore then managed the interior design process, specifying all finishing details. The client wanted to pursue an industrial style with soft accents of pinkThe proposed room was small, so a number of bespoke items were selected to make the most of the space. To compliment the large format concrete effect tiles, this concrete sink was specially made by Warrington & Rose. This met the client's exacting requirements, with a deep basin area for washing and extra counter space either side to keep everyday toiletries and luxury soapsBespoke cabinetry was also built by Huntsmore with a reeded finish to soften the industrial concrete. A tall unit was built to act as bathroom storage, and a vanity unit created to complement the concrete sink. The joinery was finished in Mylands' 'Rose Theatre' paintThe industrial theme was further continued with Crittall-style steel bathroom screen and doors entering the bathroom. The black steel works well with the pink and grey concrete accents through the bathroom. Finally, to soften the concrete throughout the scheme, the client requested a reindeer moss living wall. This is a natural moss, and draws in moisture and humidity as well as softening the room.

Prouts Neck House - Scarborough, Maine

Marvin Design Gallery by Eldredge Lumber

Project by R.P. Morrison Builders Windows supplied by Marvin Design Gallery by Eldredge
Large contemporary master bathroom in Portland Maine with gray tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, marble, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

The Modern Tudor

Fitch Design Company

Bright, colorful bathroom featuring a green freestanding vanity, a wall mounted toilet and a tub shower combo. Special details include a trough sink for two, a built in shelf niche and a large format white tile wainscot.

Modern Bathroom

Inspiration for a modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with brown tile, beige walls, a trough sink, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Green Bathroom Design Ideas with a Trough Sink

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.