This Castro neighborhood remodel presented the challenge of transfroming two rather ordinary, window-less bathrooms into modern spa-like rooms. We drew upon water for our inspiration to create a cool and refreshing feeling. The master bathroom tone is established by Carrera marble floors and walls of handmade glass mosaic tiles the color of water flecked with subtle streaks of dark red. A wall-hung wood vanity inspired by a piece of modernist furniture appears to float above the floor. Decorative light fixtures placed directly on the wall-to-wall mirrors bring together the tones of the wood cabinet, polished chrome plumbing fixtures and white porcelain sink. At the powder room, a backlit shoji screen in a narrow slot opposite the vanity was introduced as a lighting element, creating the impression of natural light from a window. Photos by Mark Brand.

Stone Canyon III

Juxtaposed Interiors

This hall 1/2 Bathroom was very outdated and needed an update. We started by tearing out a wall that separated the sink area from the toilet and shower area. We found by doing this would give the bathroom more breathing space. We installed patterned cement tile on the main floor and on the shower floor is a black hex mosaic tile, with white subway tiles wrapping the walls.

Howardview Ct

High Touch Remodeling

Guest Bathroom Remodel with a pop of color
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and panelled walls.

Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home

Paper Moon Painting

Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Primary Bathroom Tub Niche Paper Moon Painting wallpaper installation using Blue Chinoiserie wallpaper Schumacher Kireina Lotus wallpaper

Beach House Guest Bathroom Tiles

Fireclay Tile

This shower steals the show in our crisp blue Ogee Drops. White subway and Min Star & Cross tile encompass the rest of the bathroom creating a space that is swimming with style! DESIGN Will Taylor, Bright Bazaar Tile Shown: Mini Star & Cross in White Wash, 3x6 White Wash (with quarter round trim + 4x4 parallel bullnose), Ogee Drops in Naples Blue with quarter round trim

Beach House

Sarah Schmidt

Glass octagon tile
Photo of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, timber and panelled walls.

Westwood Tudor House

Julia Chasman Design

Photo by Bret Gum Wallpaper by Farrow & Ball Vintage washstand converted to vanity with drop-in sink Vintage medicine cabinets Sconces by Rejuvenation White small hex tile flooring White wainscoting with green chair rail

Malkemus Residence

Maria Barcelona Interiors, LLC

Master bath Photo by: Papillos
Photo of a transitional bathroom in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, stone tile, a curbless shower and beige floor.

Guest Bathroom Remodel - Costa Mesa, CA

DYM Builders Group, Inc.

Step into modern luxury with this beautiful bathroom in Costa Mesa, CA. Featuring a light teal 45 degree herringbone pattern back wall, this new construction offers a unique and contemporary vibe. The vanity boasts rich brown cabinets and an elegant white marble countertop, while the shower features two niches with intricate designs inside. The attention to detail and sophisticated color palette exudes a sense of refined elegance that will leave any homeowner feeling pampered and relaxed.

M.M. Bathroom

Design REMODEL Pros

Leave the concrete jungle behind as you step into the serene colors of nature brought together in this couples shower spa. Luxurious Gold fixtures play against deep green picket fence tile and cool marble veining to calm, inspire and refresh your senses at the end of the day.

Bathroom Renovation

Hometek Renovations & Extensions

Unique and stylish bathroom transformed for a valued client in Bondi, NSW.
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

Master Bathroom Vanity in Naperville, Illinois

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Home Sweet Home - Seven Hills Project

Rylo Co

The compact master ensuite still has a bit of wow factor. The walls are covered in a linen look vinyl wallpaper, the floor is adorned with mother of pearl terrazzo tiles and there is a huge custom shaving cabinet behind the simple custom framed mirror. The large walk in shower is privately hidden behind a full height wall.

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.

Barnes Town House

London Design Collaborative

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Vintage Bathoom in Ardmore

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

L Master Bathroom

RH Design and Remodeling

Master bathroom
Large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

Eastbourne Green Bathroom

Honour Creative

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Wellington with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Luxury Wetroom

Metrical Design

This bathroom was designed with the client's holiday apartment in Andalusia in mind. The sink was a direct client order which informed the rest of the scheme. Wall lights paired with brassware add a level of luxury and sophistication as does the walk in shower and illuminated niche. Lighting options enable different moods to be achieved.

Newby Green Bathroom for Sanderson Paint

Alice Margiotta

Bathroom Styled for Sanderson Paint. Photography by Andy Gore
This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Other with a claw-foot tub and planked wall panelling.

All Wall Treatments Turquoise 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.