Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Semaphore - FKA The Dog House

Rowlands Architecture Design Studio

Small contemporary master bathroom in Adelaide with blue tile, blue walls and terrazzo floors.

Beach House

Sarah Schmidt

Penny Round Tile
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hollycrest

Woodcreek Designs

Rachel Reed Photography
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

EMERSON SMALL BATH

i.d. | interior design

Andrea Rugg Photography
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

NoPo Master Suite

Howells Architecture + Design

A poky upstairs layout becomes a spacious master suite, complete with a Japanese soaking tub to warm up in the long, wet months of the Pacific Northwest. The master bath now contains a central space for the vanity, a “wet room” with shower and an "ofuro" soaking tub, and a private toilet room. Photos by Laurie Black

Appartement - rénovation complète

design d'S-pace

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toulouse with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hampstead Residence

Indie & Co.

This is an example of a small country master bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

West Seattle Cottage Style Remodel

Kirk Riley Design

Steam shower with floating bench and bold blue glass mosaic. Photography by Jeff Beck
Design ideas for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Marsh View Residence

ML Design, Allied ASID

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with blue walls, marble floors, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Woodland Hills

MR Interior Design

Marcella Cobos
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Delta H2Okinetic 3-setting slide bar and hand shower in Champagne Bronze are used in this guest bathroom remodel in Portland, Oregon.
Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

30A Beach House - Camellia

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

Second floor primary bathroom.
Inspiration for a small beach style bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and marble.

SHOWER ROOM

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

A shower room with sink and vanity, and access from the hall, was notched out of the oversized primary bathroom. The blue 3" x 6" tile satisfied the homeowners' blue wish list item. The contrast of the blue tile and the terra cotta shower floor plus the stained crown molding has a Napa Valley vibe. The shower room is complete with a hinged glass door, a shower seat, shelves, and a handheld shower head.

DC Condo Colorist

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Inspiration for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom

NorthView Contractors Inc.

Design ideas for a small 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Seaside Cottage

Lenton Company, Inc.

Calm and relaxing primary bathroom. The calming blue tile accents beautifully in this white subway 4" curb Best Bath unit. RTA white shaker cabinets with a subtle grey veining quartz countertop complete the coastal feel.

Uptown Coastal

JMR Designs, Inc.

A complete home renovation bringing an 80's home into a contemporary coastal design with touches of earth tones to highlight the owner's art collection. JMR Designs created a comfortable and inviting space for relaxing, working and entertaining family and friends.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Complete Bathroom Remodel

EGF Services

Demolition of existing bathroom tub/shower, tile walls and fixtures. Complete replacement of drywall and cement backer board. Removal of existing tile floor and floated with a self leveling compound. Replacement of all existing plumbing and electrical rough-in to make ready for new fixtures. Installation of fiberglass shower pan and installation of new water proof vinyl wall tile in shower. Installation of new waterproof laminate flooring, wall wainscot and door trim. Upgraded vanity and toilet, and all new fixtures (shower faucet, sink faucet, light fixtures, towel hooks, etc)

Small Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls

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.