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.

Paris 8 126m²

blackStones

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, an alcove shower, pink tile, terra-cotta tile, black walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a vessel sink.

Hopkins Bath

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, green tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

3 pièces - Paris 11

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Photo of a small midcentury master wet room bathroom in Paris with beige tile, terra-cotta tile, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Small Spanish Bathroom with Pedestal Sink

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Mexican Inspired Accessible Bath

A Kinder Space

A compact space but fully functional. This space used to have a large soaking tub and double vanity but could not be used by client. Now she can easily move about and use it daily. Patricia Bean, Expressive Architectural Photography

Mid-century modern bathroom

Hahka Kitchens

Updating a dated master bathroom to make it function better and feel bigger by adding a curb less walk-in shower with glass surround. Staying true to the house 1960's origin, but with a modern twist and a masculine color palette.

Projet CANUT 1 - Division d'un plateau en 2 duplex

Maurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieur

J'ai tout de suite su mesurer le potentiel de ce projet en plein coeur des pentes de la Croix Rousse à Lyon. Il s'agissait initialement d'un plateau traversant, très encombré, dans un immeuble de type canut. nous avons décidé avec la propriétaire de diviser ce lot en 2, afin d'optimiser la rentabilité de son investissement et créer deux T1 bis en duplex. Une mezzanine ouverte sur le séjour à entièrement été créée pour le coin nuit. En dessous, se trouve la salle d'eau et le petit coin cuisine optimisé. Afin de révéler le charme de cette architecture atypique, nous avons fait le choix de maximiser la hauteur sous plafond et de décoffrer un mur de pierre dans la pièce de vie. Nous avons également conservé les tomettes au sol qui apportent le caractère de ce petit nid.

Retro Chic Lorette

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Rénovation complète d'un bel haussmannien de 112m2 avec le déplacement de la cuisine dans l'espace à vivre. Ouverture des cloisons et création d'une cuisine ouverte avec ilot. Création de plusieurs aménagements menuisés sur mesure dont bibliothèque et dressings. Rénovation de deux salle de bains.

La Maison de KiKi

Franck Minieri, Photographer

Franck Minieri © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Nice with a wall-mount sink, terra-cotta tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors and an alcove shower.

Craftsman Bathroom Remodel

Emerald City Construction & Renovations

This project was such a joy! From the craftsman touches to the handmade tile we absolutely loved working on this bathroom. While taking on the bathroom we took on other changes throughout the home such as stairs, hardwood, custom cabinetry, and more.

Vincennes - studio 19m²

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

Pour répondre aux normes, ce sont des luminaires d'extérieur qui ont été installés en applique ! A double effet de lumière, ils font un superbe effet de rendu. Les prises sont elles aussi noires pour garder une belle unité.

Hopkins Bath

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Small eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, green tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

3 Bagni, 1 piastrella, 3 colori

Marta Benet

Questo progetto comprendeva la ristrutturazione dei 3 bagni di una casa vacanza. In ogni bagno abbiamo utilizzato gli stessi materiali ed elementi per dare una continuità al nostro intervento: piastrelle smaltate a mano per i rivestimenti, mattonelle in cotto per i pavimenti, silestone per il piano, lampade da parete in ceramica e box doccia con scaffalatura in muratura. Per differenziali, abbiamo scelto un colore di smalto diverso per ogni bagno: beige per il bagno-lavanderia, verde acquamarina per il bagno della camera padronale e senape per il bagno invitati.

The Morrison Dream Bath

Once More Interior Design Studio

The primary bedroom lacked an ensuite bath so we created one that is likened to a spa in this compact space. Handmade zellige tile, antique gold hardware, an exposed pipe rain shower, floating vanity, and marble heated flooring all add to its allure. And the neutral clean white color palette transports you to tranquility of a spa.

Rustic Spanish-Style Guest Bath

Cultivate Construction

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, red floor and a hinged shower door.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

Project 1A

Joyful Designs

We gut renovated this bathroom down to the studs. We kept the layout but used Fireclay tiles to bring a fresh and functional perspective.
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Down stairs Bathroom

Bradley Builders

New custom light fixtures, windows, doors & paint provided the finishing touched to the only rooms in the home that showed signs of any prior remodeling.

Morada Lane Bathroom

Kisha Gianni Designs

Small contemporary kids bathroom in Santa Barbara with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Small Bathroom Design Ideas with Terra-cotta 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.