Wendy McEahern
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, matchstick tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and multi-coloured tile.

California Modern

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Sunset Books
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, green tile, matchstick tile, green walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Sheppard Design

Candy Weston

This stunning craftsman style house sits on the Lake Champlain waterfront. Weston Design created and applied the faux finishes to complement the home's beautiful natural surroundings.

Modern Zen Bathroom

Lux Custom Cabinetry

Luxe Showroom Ltd
Large modern master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, black tile, matchstick tile, beige walls and slate floors.

Sherwood Project 1

Renaissance Homes, Inc

Large country master bathroom in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Music Lovers

Tierra Concepts

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in tub, multi-coloured tile, yellow walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, matchstick tile, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower and beige floor.

My Work

Shirey Home Pro

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, brown tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Custom Hillside Home Master Suite

Red Carrot Design Inc

DMD Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, white tile, multi-coloured tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, matchstick tile and beaded inset cabinets.

Palm Springs Residence

LINEOFFICE Architecture, Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, yellow walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Kirkland III

Matthew Gallant Photography

Matthew Gallant
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Seattle with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, yellow tile and matchstick tile.

Sunny Master Bathroom Remodel

SD Kitchens

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, solid surface benchtops, a corner shower, yellow walls, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

Hunter Douglas - Honeycomb Shades

Creative Window Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Bath Remodel Louisville, KY

Green Star Home Remodeling Group LLC

Walk-In Tub, Safety Tub
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Louisville with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and grey floor.

2014 Homeshow

Morse Western Homes LLC

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Ridley Park Bathroom

CH Contracting

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Ottawa with an alcove shower, brown tile, beige walls and matchstick tile.

Black Limba Bathroom

Jason Straw Woodworker

Floating Marbled Black Limba
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and beige floor.

Draper Beauty

Hamilton Park Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bathrooms

Dynamic Remodel Solutions

Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Blackhawk

Mountain Element Construction LLC

Mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Boise with a console sink, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, raised-panel cabinets, gray tile, matchstick tile, slate floors, granite benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

G A L E N A, I L

Carol Pippen Interior Design, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Yellow Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick 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.