This is an example of a small scandinavian kids bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and ceramic tile.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The Carrara marble windowsill ledge creates design touch in the quaint guest bathroom.
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Menlo Park Project

LSDesign

This ensuite girl’s bathroom doubles as a family room guest bath. Our focus was to create an environment that was somewhat feminine but yet very neutral. The unlacquered brass finishes combined with lava rock flooring and neutral color palette creates a durable yet elegant atmosphere to this compromise.

Rustic Meadows Phase 2 Model Home

DoubleRock Homes

Bold patterned tile floor.
This is an example of a country master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design

Tamara Marie Designs

This classic vintage bathroom has it all. Claw-foot tub, mosaic black and white hexagon marble tile, glass shower and custom vanity.
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, green walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, decorative wall panelling, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Shower/Tub Combo with Built-In Niche

Gayler Design Build

A new tub was installed with a tall but thin-framed sliding glass door—a thoughtful design to accommodate taller family and guests. The shower walls were finished in a Porcelain marble-looking tile to match the vanity and floor tile, a beautiful deep blue that also grounds the space and pulls everything together. All-in-all, Gayler Design Build took a small cramped bathroom and made it feel spacious and airy, even without a window!

Britton Whole House

ReCraft

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fresh Modern Kids Bath Remodel

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bridger Residence

Yellowstone Traditions

MillerRoodell Architects // Laura Fedro Interiors // Gordon Gregory Photography
This is an example of a country bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, brown walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, medium hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Queen Anne Craftsman Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

A bright and airy all-white bathroom.
Large arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic floors, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Boston South End Apartment

Shor Home

Laura Moss Photography
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Elegant Blue Vanity

Dickinson Cabinetry

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Traditional Bathroom

This is an example of a 3/4 bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, white floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Soothing Charmer | Bath Remodel

User

By Thrive Design Group
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and recessed-panel cabinets.

Cape House

Nina Farmer Interiors

Traditional bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Traditional Master Bathroom, Updated

LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID

One of the main features of the space is the natural lighting. The windows allow someone to feel they are in their own private oasis. The wide plank European oak floors, with a brushed finish, contribute to the warmth felt in this bathroom, along with warm neutrals, whites and grays. The counter tops are a stunning Calcatta Latte marble as is the basket weaved shower floor, 1x1 square mosaics separating each row of the large format, rectangular tiles, also marble. Lighting is key in any bathroom and there is more than sufficient lighting provided by Ralph Lauren, by Circa Lighting. Classic, custom designed cabinetry optimizes the space by providing plenty of storage for toiletries, linens and more. Holger Obenaus Photography did an amazing job capturing this light filled and luxurious master bathroom. Built by Novella Homes and designed by Lorraine G Vale Holger Obenaus Photography

Fox Run

Hagstrom Builder

A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.

Villella Master Bath

Turan Designs, Inc.

Master Bath with Walk-in Shower Photographer: Sacha Griffin
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

My work: Shinglestyle beach house

Kate Jackson Design

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Knoxville Traditional Bath

Natalie Clayman Interior Design

Finch Photo
Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, green walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Turquoise Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets

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.