Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a corner shower, engineered quartz benchtops and a double vanity.

Interior Renovation

CPK Construction, Inc

Laura Dempsey Photography
Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, pink walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

White Carrara His & Her Vanities

StoneTop Granite & Tile

White Carrara marble for separate his & hers master bath
Large contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

My Home

Mad About Your House

Pernilla, http://houseoflocations.com/

Angelwylde House

Webber + Studio, Architects

© Paul Finkel Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Austin with mosaic tile, a pedestal sink, white tile, yellow walls and mosaic tile floors.

Master Bathroom with Timeless Luxury

Normandy Remodeling

This master suite bathroom is full of rich traditional details. The design ideas for this remodel were plentiful, but in general this beautiful bathroom was focused on creating a space where luxury, beauty, elegance and comfort are paramount.

Stahle House

Hatz Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white benchtops, a floating vanity, a single vanity, an alcove shower, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink and purple floor.

Master Bath her vanity

Associate Interiors

Her vanity dressed with fun and colorful accessories. Sexy fur pillow graces the window seat. Top down bottom up Vignette shades offer privacy and light control.

Crafted Comfort

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Expansive traditional wet room bathroom in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured tile, with a sauna and a hinged shower door.

Brook Green Townhouse, London

My-Studio Ltd

Brook Green Townhouse, London
Photo of an expansive contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an integrated sink, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, marble, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, purple floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

House on the Crest

Studio C Architecture & Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Birmingham.

Style Example Bath S6

Saviano Builders

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a hot tub, gray tile, white walls and an alcove shower.

Owners Bathroom Delight @ Blacks Beach

Building Imaginations Pty Ltd

Liz Andrews Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with a corner shower and ceramic floors.

Somerville Modern Kitchen Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This tiny half bath features a small sink and reduced footprint. Photos by Jay Groccia at OnSite Studios
Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black walls, porcelain floors and a wall-mount sink.

Celio Apartment

Carola Vannini Architecture

Stefano Pedretti
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Rome with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, purple walls and dark hardwood floors.

West Meade New Build

Beth Haley Design

Kid's bathroom idea with lovely floral sconce.
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Coastal Cottage

Lewis Knox

craig magee
Beach style 3/4 bathroom in Cheshire with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, pink walls, pebble tile floors and an open shower.

CASA CLARA

Dunagan Diverio Design Group

A reflection of city and ocean views at sunset on this master bathroom's seamless glass wall.
Large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, white walls and white floor.

Belmont Victorian

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

As seen on This Old House, photo by Eric Roth
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, marble benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, purple walls, an undermount sink and white tile.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Ryan

Personally designed. Construction carried out by Rios Construction, LLC in Phoenix, AZ.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, grey walls, solid surface benchtops, a trough sink and a hinged shower door.

Purple 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.