This typical Brownstone went from a construction site, to a sophisticated family sanctuary. We extended and redefine the existing layout to create a bright space that was both functional and elegant. This 2nd floor bathroom was added to the space to create a well needed master bathroom. An elegant, bright and clean lines bathroom addition. Photo Credit: Francis Augustine

Saratoga, CA - Woodside Dr.

M. Designs Architects

A clean, clutter free, modern white bathroom with stainless steel accents. The glass shower room, with stainless steel hinges, stainless steel shower and stainless steels framing around the recess in the walls and the window ties the whole shower room together. The bathroom vanity cabinet in contrast dark wood stands out to give this bathroom an extra edge. Double sinks for plenty of space and practical usage

Monochrome En Suite Bathroom

Arlberry Bespoke

This luxury bespoke en suite bathroom designed by Arlberry is a surprising find - hidden behind secret wardrobe doors! Featuring Arlberry's bespoke cabinetry a monochrome floor and matt white wall tiles. Laufen basins and a matt black shower and taps are combined to create a contemporary, stylish space to relax and unwind in.

Mon ancien chez moi !

Mélanie Gonin Architecte d'Intérieur

Small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount tub, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, blue floor and blue benchtops.

Transitional Updates - Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. This petite master bathroom primarily had storage and space planning challenges. Since the wife uses a larger bath down the hall, this bath is primarily the husband’s domain and was designed with his needs in mind. We started out by converting an existing alcove tub to a new shower since the tub was never used. The custom shower base and decorative tile are now visible through the glass shower door and help to visually elongate the small room. A Kohler tailored vanity provides as much storage as possible in a small space, along with a small wall niche and large medicine cabinet to supplement. “Wood” plank tile, specialty wall covering and the darker vanity and glass accents give the room a more masculine feel as was desired. Floor heating and 1 piece ceramic vanity top add a bit of luxury to this updated modern feeling space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Clawfoot Bathtub with Exposed Brick Chimney and Marble Floors

Denise Quade Design

Small traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel

Amalia Gal Interior Design

Amy Barnard
Inspiration for a small country master bathroom in Los Angeles.

Aquatica Lullaby-Nano-Blck-Wht™ Small Freestanding Solid Surface Bathtub

Aquatica Plumbing Group

The Lullaby Nano is Aquatica’s take on creating a small deep bathtub that is ideal for a small and space conscious designed bathroom, yet still modern. Smaller than the original and the Lullaby Mini, this Lullaby Nano is the smallest version in our Lullaby series at only 51” inches. This model is a chic but small soaking tub that still has an extra deep interior, ideal for a full-body soak, and its ergonomic design is made to provide ultimate comfort. The solid matte surface of the Lullaby’s AquateX™ material is warm and velvety to the touch. Furthermore, this solid surface bathtub boasts excellent heat retention and durability as well as a chrome-plated drain. If you’re short on space but still want a small deep tub, then this Lullaby Nano is the ideal fit.

Transitional Elegance Guest Bath

John McClain Design

This barrier free (curbless) shower was designed for easy access. The perfect solution for the elderly or anyone who wants to enter the shower without any issues. The dark gray concrete look floor tile extends uninterrupted into the shower. Satin nickel fixtures and a teak shower stool provide some contrast. Walls are also built with plywood substrate in order to any grab bars if the situation ever arises. Photo: Stephen Allen

Projet Escher

Clémentine Mailhac

Réfection totale de cette salle d'eau, style atelier, vintage réchauffé par des éléments en bois. Photo : Léandre Cheron
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops and black floor.

Contemporary Bathroom

Reflective Studios

Inspiration for a small contemporary master wet room bathroom in Other with a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, a wall-mount sink and beige floor.

Jacob's Circle

Welcome Home Design Group

Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom

Jenna Sue Design Co.

Jenna Sue
Small country master bathroom in Tampa.

Small Bathrooms Full Remodels

Caroline Day Design

This is an example of a small mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, a shower curtain, white benchtops, blue tile and turquoise floor.

Un appartement et un studio réunis pour une famille

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Stéphane Vasco
Inspiration for a small scandinavian master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, green tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Culver City - Master Bathroom

Luxe Remodel

Avesha Michael
Small modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Downtown Vintage Bathroom

Mint Construction

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in Other with a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, multi-coloured floor and a sliding shower screen.

Polished concrete bathroom - Wapping, London E15

Cemlux

Beautiful polished concrete finish with the rustic mirror and black accessories including taps, wall-hung toilet, shower head and shower mixer is making this newly renovated bathroom look modern and sleek.

Condo Remodel

Mike Healey Photography

Design/Build: RPCD, Inc. Photo © Mike Healey Productions, Inc.
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, light hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Remodeling / Vienna, VA

Novo Kitchen and Bath

Custom shower bench and sleek hand shower with adjustable bar. Pebble tile for shower floor and shampoo niche inset
Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, porcelain tile, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Small Master Bathroom Design Ideas

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.