For a young family of four in Oakland’s Redwood Heights neighborhood we remodeled and enlarged one bathroom and created a second bathroom at the rear of the existing garage. This family of four was outgrowing their home but loved their neighborhood. They needed a larger bathroom and also needed a second bath on a different level to accommodate the fact that the mother gets ready for work hours before the others usually get out of bed. For the hard-working Mom, we created a new bathroom in the garage level, with luxurious finishes and fixtures to reward her for being the primary bread-winner in the family. Based on a circle/bubble theme we created a feature wall of circular tiles from Porcelanosa on the back wall of the shower and a used a round Electric Mirror at the vanity. Other luxury features of the downstairs bath include a Fanini MilanoSlim shower system, floating lacquer vanity and custom built in cabinets. For the upstairs bathroom, we enlarged the room by borrowing space from the adjacent closets. Features include a rectangular Electric Mirror, custom vanity and cabinets, wall-hung Duravit toilet and glass finger tiles.

Master Bath Renovation

Studio Steidley

Ripping out the old, dated tub made room for a walk-in shower that will remain practical as the client gets older. The back splash wall tile provides a stunning focal point as you enter the Master Bath. Keeping finishes light and neutral helps this small room to feel more spacious and open.

Dreamy West Hills Bathroom

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

The homeowners came to us seeking an updated bathroom to add a shower, additional storage, and make the Bathroom feel more spacious. The door was moved to capture a portion of the hall space adjacent to the Bathroom and replaced with a frosted glass panel door to let in more light. A full tiled shower was added, and two 2'-0" x 4'-0" skylights were installed to greatly increase the amount of daylight and provide additional headroom in the sloped ceiling. The shower features a stunning blue glass tile surround with a frameless glass enclosure that keeps the water from entering the rest of the room without adding any walls to keep the small space open. The custom vanity was designed with beautiful arched details, shown in the cabinet feet, quartz backsplash, and a matching mirrored medicine cabinet was installed! The linen closet was added for much-needed storage for this family bathroom and built with the same custom detail as the vanity. The cabinet doors and drawers are inset-style, as opposed to our standard European style, to preserve the historic charm that these clients love about their home.

Tranquility in a Modern Bathroom

NICHEdg

The sea glass tiles and marble combination creates a serene feel that is perfect for a smaller bath. The various techniques incorporated into the redesign create a sense of depth and space. Meanwhile, the abstract prints and the black pendant lighting add a slight edge to the room. A spa shower system and glass partition elevate the high-end feel of the space. The finished bathroom is polished, functional and timeless. Photo: Virtual 360 NY

Texas Craftsman

Carey Dodson

Photography by Andrea Calo
This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom in Blue

De Meza + Architecture

An Architect's bathroom added to the top floor of a beautiful home. Clean lines and cool colors are employed to create a perfect balance of soft and hard. Tile work and cabinetry provide great contrast and ground the space. Photographer: Dean Birinyi

Eagan Bathroom

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography
Small modern kids bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, grey walls and a shower curtain.

Midtown Renovation

Build Now NYC

Design ideas for a small modern kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Pasadena Powder Bath

Robert Frank Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

West Seattle Cottage Style Remodel

Kirk Riley Design

Floating quartz bench with niche detail in steam shower. Jeff Beck
This is an example of 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.

Upper West Side, NYC: Open Eclectic Kitchen + Bathroom Remodel

MyHome Renovation Experts

Full Manhattan apartment remodel in Upper West Side, NYC. Small bathroom with pale green glass tile accent wall, corner glass shower, and warm wood floating vanity.

Haddington Residence

Jodie Rosen Design

Stephani Buchman
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Contemporary Condo

Douglas & Company, Inc.

Small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Columbine Country Club

Design 5 Seventy-One

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Denver with a one-piece toilet, glass tile, marble floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Master Bathroom - Twombly Ellis Remodel Final Realistic Rendering Option 3

Cinnabar Interiors

This is a realistic rendering of Option 3. Clients Final Choice. Current Master Bathroom is very outdated. Client wanted to create a spa feel keeping it mid century modern style as the rest of their home. The bathroom is small so a spacious feeling was important. There is a window they wanted to focus on. A walk in shower was a must that eventually would accomodate an easy walk in as they aged.

Bathroom

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops and a single vanity.

Kitchen and Two Bath Remodel

WatchCity Kitchens LLC

We updated this Master Bath and opened up the shower to provide a lighter more spa-like bath. Cabinetry by Executive Cabinetry - Urban door style.
Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Boston with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Beverly Hills Condo Remodel

lauri morrison studio

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Rayna Vogel Interior Design
Small contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, glass tile and a shower curtain.

Texas Craftsman

Carey Dodson

Photography by Andrea Calo
Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Small Bathroom Design Ideas with Glass Tile

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.