This is an example of a small bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modernized Powder Room

United Signature Tacoma

A flawless powder bathroom.⁠
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cygnus Granite Project

Euroselect Countertops and Decor

This is a beautiful modern farmhouse concept with Light stained natural cabinets. The countertops are an AMAZING Cygnus Granite from Brazil. This kitchen is the perfect blend of Western Farmhouse and Modern-Chic.

Bold Blue Guest Bath

Swell Design Co.

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Entertainer's Oasis

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mission Viejo - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, green benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

A shower for two

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Subway shaped tile installed in a vertical pattern adds a more modern feel. Tile in soothing spa colors envelop the shower. A cantilevered quartz bench in the shower rests beneath over sized niches providing ample storage.

San Jose Modern Traditional

Cathie Hong Interiors

This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.

Westport Transitional

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, a shower/bathtub combo and a sliding shower screen.

Euro Style Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Guest Bathroom Remodel (Kekic)

Mariano & Co., LLC

Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Boerum Hill Townhouse

KSB Build

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, a wall-mount toilet, marble, white walls and marble floors.

Pacific Heights Renovation: Boy's Bath

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Newly constructed single vanity bath with shower, only. Subway tile, herringbone tile, porcelain handle lever faucets, and schoolhouse style light fixtures give a vintage twist to a contemporary bath.

Vintage bath update

Design a la Carte Inc

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Calming Kids Bath

Hetherwick Hutcheson Design

Calming Kids hall bathroom with custom grey shaker vanity with white quartz counters and undercount sink. Waterworks brand ceramic tile and plumbing fixtures. The glass tub partition allows light to filter into tub shower combo.

Compact bathroom in Scotch Plains

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

A compact but bright guest bathroom is about 6' x 6' and has enough space for all the amenities.
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Newark with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ravenna Residence

Raina Henderson Interior Design, LLC

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Fresh Baths Ggem Design Co

Shannon Ggem Design

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Trabuco Canyon Kitchen and Bath Remodels

Stone Age Tile

Design ideas for a small modern kids bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, vinyl floors, flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Dune Road Bathroom Remodel in Bethany Beach DE

Sea Light Design-Build

Bathroom Remodel in Dune Road, Bethany Beach DE - Bathroom with Light Gray Subway Wall Tiles
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Small Bathroom Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.