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.

Ocean Street Narrabeen

Bathrooms By Oldham

Stage two of this project was to renovate the upstairs bathrooms which consisted of main bathroom, powder room, ensuite and walk in robe. A feature wall of hand made subways laid vertically and navy and grey floors harmonise with the downstairs theme. We have achieved a calming space whilst maintaining functionality and much needed storage space.

Belmont

Leoleis Builders, LLC

Ernest V. DeMaio III, Architect, Tektoniks Architect
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

Malibu Colony Modern

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with an open shower, white walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub and solid surface benchtops.

Tudor Revival Estate

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Steven Dewall
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige walls, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, stone tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

oakland montclair interior renovations

mitchell holladay architects

Olive ash veneer vanity cabinet floats above the grey tile floor, complementing a green tiled shower. photography by adam rouse
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile and porcelain floors.

Chesley Knoll - Apartment Bathroom

Jack Calderone

This bedroom and full bathroom are part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together. The small footprint of this bathroom made it a challenge to include all the necessities. This neo-angle shower was the perfect solution. We are not fans of standard square tile so we dressed up the shower walls with this more interesting pattern.

Bold Glamour Manhattan Apartment

JLA Designs

Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with a one-piece toilet, white tile, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, a corner shower, marble, white walls, white floor, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Eugene Steam Shower with Japanese Tub

New Style Kitchen Bath & Patio

Steam shower with a Japanese tub is just what a person needs after a hard day at work. This beautiful tile shower boasts a barrel ceiling of mosaic tile and mosaic glass accent. Granite on the seat and threshold make a nice finish for this master suite addition.

The tropical bathroom

Jessica Locas Design

Inspiration for a large tropical kids wet room bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Whole Home Renovation - Oakland

The Home Co.

Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Bill's Ranch Road

Michelle Riviera Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Tracey Rapisardi Design

Tracey Rapisardi Design, 2008 Coastal Living Idea House Master Bathroom
Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with white tile, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, an open shower, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, subway tile and white benchtops.

Apartment living: master bath

Falk Designs, LLC

Edgewater condo complete gut and renovation
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, a corner tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors and solid surface benchtops.

Interiors of the Mill Neck Residence

Narofsky Architecture + ways2design

Interior photos by Phillip Ennis Photography.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic floors and solid surface benchtops.

Berkeley Grant Bath

Peters Construction

This is an example of a small bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a one-piece toilet, green walls, ceramic floors, white floor and wallpaper.

2 Floors to 3—A Space for Parents, Growing Boys and a Baby Girl

Architect Mason Kirby Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, white walls, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, white benchtops and an integrated sink.

Girls Bathroom in Villanova, PA

Larisa McShane & Associates

Custom cabinetry in the client's favorite robin's egg blue color. Cabinet hardware is white glass and chrome.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Other with blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

TGA HOME

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

L'alcova della vasca doccia è rivestita in mosaico in vetro verde della bisazza, formato rettangolare. Rubinetteria Hansgrohe. Scaldasalviette della Deltacalor con tubolari ribaltabili. Vasca idromassaggio della Kaldewei in acciaio. Pareti colorate in smalto verde. Seduta contenitore in corian. Le pareti del volume vasca doccia non arrivano a soffitto e la copertura è realizzata con un vetro apribile. Un'anta scorrevole in vetro permette di chiudere la zona doccia. A pavimento sono state recuperate le vecchie cementine originali della casa che hanno colore base verde da cui è originata la scelta del rivestimento e colore pareti.

Green Ensuite

Bendigo Bathrooms

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, flat-panel cabinets and a floating vanity.

Green Bathroom Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops

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.