Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Historic 18th Street Master Suite Project

Upside Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Greensborough Renovation

GDP Interior Design

black tap, renovation, shaving cabinet, glass shower shield, shower screen
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Lake Highlands Black and White Bath

Stringer Construction & Design

Black and white beautifully combined make this bathroom sleek and chic. Clean lines and modern design elements encompass this client's flawless design flair. Photographer: Morgan English @theenglishden

Hungerford Road

Studio 22a Architects

Small eclectic master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops and a wall-mount sink.

Modern Blue and Tan Bathroom w/ Shower Niche

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

Glass bow tie tile with porcelain shower niche. Photo Credit: Christopher Stark
This is an example of a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and a shower curtain.

Spottiswoode St - Bathroom

Atelier 1974

Design ideas for a small kids bathroom in Edinburgh with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, slate floors, tile benchtops and an integrated sink.

Reforma Calle Caspe

Reformas Barcelona Low Cost

Alfred Fotografia
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Barcelona with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink and green walls.

MIYAHARA-U

建築設計事務所可児公一植美雪

粟根靖雄
Small contemporary master wet room bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, white floor and an open shower.

Upscale Condo Bath 1

Halco Showroom

Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Boston with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Nursery Boy Room

Kimberley Kay Interiors

NURSERY BATHROOM WAS REMODELED WITH A GORGEOUS VANITY + WALLPAPER + NEW TUB AND TILE SURROUND.
Small beach style kids bathroom in Phoenix with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Small But Spacious Bath

Humble Haven Homes

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cornelius Pass Guest Bath

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

small guest bathroom with tub/shower combo, open shelving
Small transitional bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ladera Ranch - Kids Bath & Guest Bath

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

This bathtub shower combination looks fantastic. An alcove tub with large format ceramic shower wall tile and black shower fixtures and valves. The glass sliding shower door has black barn door hardware. Black Schluter trim for the large shower niche and shower tile edges.

Lower East Side Black and White Guest Bath

Broderic Design

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Caterpiller to Butterfly

Spin Design

This is a compact bathroom, hence we have the shower over the bath. but the standing room between the vanity and the bath tub feels really comfortable and the space feels really spacious. The wall to wall mirror helps making the space feel larger. The floor tile provides a lot of interest with an industrial timber grain look and different shading throughout the tile.

Updated Flagler Bungalow

nFlight Photography

Photo of a small beach style bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, grey walls, granite benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sailfish Gulf Suites Renovation on Holmes Beach

Orange Moon Interiors

Original 1960's tile was salvaged and paired with mid century modern finsihings.
Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, laminate benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid Century Modern Remodel

Kelly Martin Interiors

This remodel was located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. The guest bathroom features the iconic Dorothy Draper Brazilliance wallpaper.
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Oakville Family Home Transformation

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Small Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub

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.