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Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls and cork floors.

Sleek, Modern Master

Simply Baths & Kitchens

When Barry Miller of Simply Baths, Inc. first met with these Danbury, CT homeowners, they wanted to transform their 1950s master bathroom into a modern, luxurious space. To achieve the desired result, we eliminated a small linen closet in the hallway. Adding a mere 3 extra square feet of space allowed for a comfortable atmosphere and inspiring features. The new master bath boasts a roomy 6-by-3-foot shower stall with a dual showerhead and four body jets. A glass block window allows natural light into the space, and white pebble glass tiles accent the shower floor. Just an arm's length away, warm towels and a heated tile floor entice the homeowners. A one-piece clear glass countertop and sink is beautifully accented by lighted candles beneath, and the iridescent black tile on one full wall with coordinating accent strips dramatically contrasts the white wall tile. The contemporary theme offers maximum comfort and functionality. Not only is the new master bath more efficient and luxurious, but visitors tell the homeowners it belongs in a resort.

West Asheville Bungalow Bath Addition

Align Design LLC

This project was focused on eeking out space for another bathroom for this growing family. The three bedroom, Craftsman bungalow was originally built with only one bathroom, which is typical for the era. The challenge was to find space without compromising the existing storage in the home. It was achieved by claiming the closet areas between two bedrooms, increasing the original 29" depth and expanding into the larger of the two bedrooms. The result was a compact, yet efficient bathroom. Classic finishes are respectful of the vernacular and time period of the home.

Southold - Modern Twist on North Fork Home

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Master Bathroom remodel in North Fork vacation house. The marble tile floor flows straight through to the shower eliminating the need for a curb. A stationary glass panel keeps the water in and eliminates the need for a door. Glass tile on the walls compliments the marble on the floor while maintaining the modern feel of the space.

Kitchen & Bath Tiling: Traditional to Modern

Rosenhaus Design Group, Inc.

The bathtub was removed and replaced with a walk-in shower with swinging glass door. The flat panel vanity has a custom swerve cut between the doors. The glass floor tile is also used for the wall design and vertically in the corners of the room to fill in where the field tile doesn't quite span the wall. A fold down wooden shower seat is an added convenience.

Upper West Side Garden Apartment

Leib Designs

The guest bathroom was designed in a simple minimal fashion. The white tile and forms a bond with the lighting solutions to encourage a united aura.

Color Theary

Modern Nest

This is a close up of the vanity. The round mirror breaks up all the squares in the space.
Photo of a small midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Coastal Guest Bath

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Small beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Luxe Master Bathroom Remodel

Kraft Custom Construction

Continuing with the contemporary art theme seen throughout the home, this luxe master bathroom remodel was the second phase in a full condo remodel in NW Portland. Features such as colorful wallpaper, wall-mounted washlet toilet and sink faucet, floating vanity with strip lighting underneath, marble-look quartz counters, and large-format porcelain tile all make this small space feel much larger. For a touch of flair and function, the bathroom features a fun, hot pink sink faucet, strategically placed art niche, and custom cabinetry for optimal storage. It was also important to our client to create a home where she could have accessibility while aging. We added features like a curb-less shower, shower seat, grab bars, and ample lighting so the space will continue to meet her needs for many years to come.

Meridian-Kessler, Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation

WrightWorks, LLC

The shower nice is wrapped in a quartz slab frame. Our craftsmen built the niche to perfectly match the layout of the Island Stone Waveline Mini glass mosiac tile. A towel storage cabinet was recessed into the wall, also custom built by our craftsmen to match the color of the vanity. Design by Ashley Fruits. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR.

Madison Heights Powder Bath

Robert Frank Interiors

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, glass tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom Remodel-Tempe

Premier Kitchen & Bath

Greg Heden
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

WC Cloakroom

Charlotte Conway Design

Ground floor WC cloakroom. We used a full length mirror on the one wall to reflect the feature wall opposite, this saved money on the mosaics and the tiling, but also allowed the light to be more effective.

Fremont Coastal-Inspired Bathroom

Anna Jacoby Interiors

Ian Coleman Studio
Inspiration for a small beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Wetmore

Frederick + Frederick Architects

Glass tile wall in pool bath
Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with glass tile, a wall-mount sink, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile and multi-coloured walls.

Manzanita Beach House Master Bath

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

1990s small master bathroom
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Osborne Island Residence

CW Interiors

Bathroom with feature wall of glass tile
This is an example of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Quogue, New York Residence

Tina Ramchandani Creative

Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Award-Winning Guest Bathroom - Myers Park

Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Rueda Residence

Nina Williams Designs

Interiors by Nina Williams Designs, Photography by Chelsea Mar Harding
Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, beige walls and marble floors.

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.