Across the room, a stand-alone tub, naturally lit by the generous skylight overhead. New windows bring more of the outside in.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, gray tile, white tile, pebble tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops and white floor.

Newport Beach Modern LEED Home

Hulan Design

Inspiration for a modern master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, pebble tile, white walls, bamboo floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Girl Bathroom

Johnston Home Interior Design

Girl's Bathroom. Custom designed vanity in blue with glass knobs, bubble tile accent wall and floor, wallpaper above wainscot. photo: David Duncan Livingston

Master bath with glass pebble back splash and floating vanity

Janet Brooks Design

Blue glass pebble tile covers the back wall of this master bath vanity. Shades of blue and teal are the favorite choices for this client's home, and a private patio off the tub area gives the opportunity for intimate relaxation.

York House

the be architecture studio

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, pebble tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Open pebble shower

Neuse Tile Service Inc.

With natural tones, pebble floor tile, and full glass surround, this homeowner achieved the open shower environment she was seeking. Craftsmanship by the remodeling contractor and Neuse Tile's artisans ensure her installation will last. Neuse Tile staff photo. Matt Walton of Raleigh was the contractor on the project.

Heights

Shade House Development

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, black and white tile, pebble tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Glacier

Lustrolite

Hunter Cole
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower and pebble tile.

Spa-like Master Bath

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

a waterfall of lightly colored pebbles spill down the center of the shower onto the shower floor. In one with Nature. When nature is right outside your door. Free-Standing Tub with watery pebbles surrounding tub in organic shape where floor tile meets shower tile. Awning lower windows allow a breeze when desired. Large windows for an unobstructed view. Sherwin Williams paint colors of watery blues and greens.

Yountville Master Bathroom

JS Design + Build, Inc.

Photo of a large arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile and limestone floors.

Newport Green Home

John Steed Homes

Amelia Cameron
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, pebble tile and a one-piece toilet.

Clifftop Home in Door County

DOOR COUNTY INTERIORS & DESIGN

Annette Anderson - interior designer, Pete Seroogy - photographer
This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, pebble tile floors, multi-coloured tile and pebble tile.

Custom - Columbia St, Naperville

King's Court Builders, Inc.

Her side of the split vanity boasts a full-length mirror. The walk-in shower mixes large tiles with patterned stone tiles in this modern bathroom.
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, pebble tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Bethesda Master Bath

Green House Designs

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Remodels

Property Pros Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, pebble tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

San Diego Eclectic Bathroom Full Design and Renovation

Spaces Renewed

How can a space be both fun and functional? How can it have bling and be soothing? Look no further than this guest bath! The stark white cabinets, counters and wall tile set the stage perfectly for the bright punches of blue and teal. The concrete tiles offer pattern and personality, that complement the space, instead of competing with it. The modern chrome fixtures and the clean lines of the tub give this space a modern feel, while still maintaining the unique character this family of four was looking for.

Lighthouse Point Build

Dold Developments Inc.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, beige tile, pebble tile, engineered quartz benchtops, a bidet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Miami Contemporary Penthouse

Zelman Style Interiors

Photography by Thierry Dehove
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, pebble tile, beige walls and a trough sink.

Bethesda Master Bath

Green House Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Pelipal and Imex White Bathrooms

Alexander Kitchens

This bathroom is one of two recently designed by Aron for a customer in the Worthing area. This customer opted for a supply only service, a great option if you can install your own bathroom or would prefer to use another tradesperson. This bathroom utilises two bathroom furniture units from the Solitaire range by German manufacturer Pelipal. The first unit is a two drawer vanity unit that houses a ceramic double sink, the second is a tall cabinet similar to that used in the second bathroom both of which are finished in an airy white gloss colour. This bathroom also uses a walk in Crosswater shower enclosure made from 8mm toughened glass, forming a spacious area for luxurious showering. Brassware in this bathroom is from reliable manufacturer Vado, whose Altitude vertical shower and Photon basin mixers have been used in a simple chrome finish. Karndean flooring from the Opus range has been used in this bathroom, offering a waterproof and warm to touch finish, perfect for retaining heat on cold mornings.

Turquoise Bathroom Design Ideas with Pebble 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.