Scandinavian master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink and multi-coloured floor.

Twin Peaks House

Mihaly Slocombe

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, pink walls, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Two Summer Bathrooms

Kitty Lee Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, pink tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Cabinet of Curiosities House

Perversi-Brooks Architects

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Hobart with an open shower, black tile, gray tile, orange tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink and black floor.

Anglesea - Bellbrae House

Bombora Custom Furniture

Solid timber bathroom vanities were custom made to suit our clients contemporary bathroom aesthetic & compliment the natural landscape. The beautiful wood created a beautiful balance with the grey tiles and concrete of the space.

Steam Room

Marsh and Clark Design

Photo credit Elisabeth Fall
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with with a sauna.

Marble Mosaic Tile Walk-In Shower with Niches

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Photography by: Adeline Ray Design Studio
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, beige walls, white floor and an open shower.

North Georgia French County Home

Craig Alan Homes, Inc

Small country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

N28 Tudor

Heidi Caillier Design

brass hardware, old house, tudor house,
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Seattle with purple walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Appartamento Via dei Cerretani - Firenze

ONLY HOME STAGING

Bagno, DOPO
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Florence with an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, terra-cotta tile, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, orange floor and an open shower.

Henderson

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

New

Summit Design Group LLC

Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and an open shower.

Private Luxury Chalet on the Alps

NORTHERNERS co.

Inspiration for a large country wet room bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, brown walls, limestone floors, with a sauna, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Berkshire Hall - Kiawah Island

Architrave

Kiawah Island Real Estate
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Maison d'hôte Mas La Jaina

PASSAGE CITRON

© Bruno Vacherand-Denand / Passage Citron
This is an example of a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Marseille with a corner shower, orange tile, red tile, ceramic tile, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, open cabinets, white walls and a sliding shower screen.

Desert Bathroom

ogando partners

Update of a 22-year old narrow bathroom into a modern desert spa, all in the same footprint. Curbless walk-in shower, with heated bench and wall niches, 65" double vanity and a pocket door.

My Houzz: A Lakeside Home in Vermont Spreads Its Wings

Mary Prince Photography

Photo: Mary Prince Photography © 2013 Houzz
Large contemporary bathroom in Burlington with light wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and an open shower.

Master Bath

Driftmier Design LLC

Detail view of shallow side cabinets on a Master Bath vanity with outlet inside. Photo by Cathy Driftmier
Photo of a bathroom in Other.

Small Space Living in Outport Community, Port Rexton

Becki Peckham

Photo: Becki Peckham © 2013 Houzz
Photo of a small beach style bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, white tile, red walls and a console sink.

Traditional Bathroom

Large traditional master bathroom in Houston with a double shower, beige tile, stone tile and travertine floors.

Orange 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.