Modern bathrooms with herringbone tiling

Teal Blue tiles laid in herringbone style in shower enclosure and black and white floor tiles.
Inspiration for a small modern kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, green tile, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Balham House

Nicola Holden Designs

The previous owners had already converted the second bedroom into a large bathroom, but the use of space was terrible, and the colour scheme was drab and uninspiring. The clients wanted a space that reflected their love of colour and travel, taking influences from around the globe. They also required better storage as the washing machine needed to be accommodated within the space. And they were keen to have both a modern freestanding bath and a large walk-in shower, and they wanted the room to feel cosy rather than just full of hard surfaces. This is the main bathroom in the house, and they wanted it to make a statement, but with a fairly tight budget!

Burlington polished high level aluminium cistern with cranked flush pipe

Bathroom Design Studio

Jane Ive
Design ideas for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and a two-piece toilet.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired

Turner Design Firm

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Baltimore with a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a vessel sink, white floor, a shower curtain, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern terrazzo tiled bathroom with black hardware

My Bespoke Room

Small contemporary kids bathroom in Hampshire with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, porcelain tile, wood benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Pettit & Sevitt Revival

Light House Architecture & Science

Inspiration for a small midcentury kids bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a single vanity, a floating vanity, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, wood benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and grey floor.

Limehouse Cottage

Unique Homestays

Photo of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Other with wood benchtops and a single vanity.

Bathroom restyle

Interior Motifs

An outdated bathroom turned into a modern, light and luxurious wet room. Art in the bathroom, adding colour and interest.
Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

North Perth Bathroom Renovation - Black Hexagon

On The Ball Bathrooms

Hexagon Bathroom, Small Bathrooms Perth, Small Bathroom Renovations Perth, Bathroom Renovations Perth WA, Open Shower, Small Ensuite Ideas, Toilet In Shower, Shower and Toilet Area, Small Bathroom Ideas, Subway and Hexagon Tiles, Wood Vanity Benchtop, Rimless Toilet, Black Vanity Basin

Contemporary Bathroom

Small contemporary kids bathroom in London with furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Walk in shower

Johnson Bespoke Ltd

Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Sussex with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Yaxley Pumping Station

BBA (Butcher Bayley Architects)

Photo Credit: Matthew Smith ( http://www.msap.co.uk)
Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Cambridgeshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Olympia Home Remodel

Sparrow Design Company

We transformed a nondescript bathroom from the 1980s, with linoleum and a soffit over the dated vanity into a retro-eclectic oasis for the family and their guests.

Eclectic Bathroom

Alair Homes Clemson

Photo of an expansive transitional kids bathroom with a vessel sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, beige walls and concrete floors.

East Hills Home Remodel

Kare Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Limewashed Bathroom

Joel LaRosa Design Ltd

This is an example of a large mediterranean kids bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Chelsea Townhouse

Nicky Percival Limited

Grey porcelain tiles and glass mosaics, marble vanity top, white ceramic sinks with black brassware, glass shelves, wall mirrors and contemporary lighting

Oak House

Studio Quarters

Photo: Katherine Lu
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, beige tile, beige walls, beige floor, a wall-mount toilet, mosaic tile, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Valle dei Casali

Archifacturing

Foto Giulio d'Adamo
Design ideas for a large contemporary kids bathroom in Rome with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtops.

HH 5

Haas Habitats LLC

Photo of a country kids bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, bamboo floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Kids Bathroom Design Ideas with Wood 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.