The natural light highlights the patina of green hand-glazed tiles, concrete bath and hanging plants
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, green tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, marble benchtops, an open shower, green benchtops, a floating vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, grey floor and a niche.

Mill Valley- Loft meets Ranch

Integrated Design Studio, Inc.

photo credit: Bob Morris
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, an alcove shower, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Updated Traditional

WatchCity Kitchens LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower and blue walls.

(Addition) Vaulted Ceiling with Lots of Light

Sockeye Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom renovation

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Space saving solution for small bathroom and shower spaces. You can create more space by adding mirrors and avoiding walls separating the areas.
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, a drop-in sink, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Lake View

JWT Associates

We chose a deep soaking tub for the master bathroom. All of the tile is new, from B&W Tile in Los Angeles. The tub deck is marble. The skylight was added to bathe the space in natural light. Fixtures from Cal Faucets.

ALLU ARJUN’S RESIDENCE

Aamir and Hameeda Associates

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Hyderabad with stone tile.

This Old House - Cambridge

Elms Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Boston with a corner shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount tub, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, ceramic tile and blue floor.

Carmel Oak

Masterwork Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

House on a Stream

Architecture BRIO

copyright: Sebastian Zachariah
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Mumbai with wood benchtops, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, a vessel sink, a curbless shower and brown benchtops.

Selwyn Road

Barnes Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and gray tile.

Hamptons

Rob Stuart Interiors

Photos: Donna Dotan Photography; Instagram: @donnadotanphoto
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a double shower, beige walls, slate floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Mill Valley Kitchen and Master Bedroom Renovation + More

Rasmussen Construction

David Duncan Livingston
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in San Francisco with a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, subway tile and an undermount sink.

Oak Grove

Sogno Design Group

Photos by Langdon Clay
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, gray tile, subway tile, white walls and a two-piece toilet.

Cartier Residence

Enviable Designs Inc.

We created a modern and contemporary master ensuite using a varieties of natural stone in neutral colors and contrasting dark greys. Tracey Ayton Photography

Castlefield Residence

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photography: Stephani Buchman
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and white benchtops.

Green Lake Second Story Addition

Board & Vellum

Photo by Travis Peterson.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and an alcove shower.

Beautiful Loft Shower Room with Copper Fittings

Opun

The eye catching industrial look of the shower room. Vintage nautical light fixtures are the perfect finishing touch and provide additional flair.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Kent with a one-piece toilet, marble, white walls, a console sink, black floor, gray tile, porcelain floors and an open shower.

Road's End Beach House - Master Bath

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

David Papazian
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and an open shower.

Bathrooms

NZ Property Photograhy

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Auckland with a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, yellow tile, yellow walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

Mid-sized 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.