This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Victoria BC Farm House (In Progress)

Christin Gregersen Interior Design

A modern farmhouse bathroom with herringbone brick floors and wall paneling. We loved the aged brass plumbing and classic cast iron sink.
Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in San Francisco with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, brick floors, a wall-mount sink, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Classic Modern Bathroom Project

Remedy Design LLC

Small midcentury bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ramsey Ave

Sarah Stacey Interior Design

Photo by Molly Winters
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Guest Bathroom Remodel (Kekic)

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

So-Cal Beach Cottage

White Sands Coastal Development

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Tile details

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Three different tile materials were chosen for the project, in the main part of the bathroom wood grain patterned tiles in a sandy bleached "wood" color blends with the carpeted bedroom. In the shower there are vertical field tiles on the walls with flat rocks for the floor and accent areas, all trimmed in bright white porcelain pencil tiles which match the sink and toilet. The threshold and trim pieces are quartz which match the bench and vanity counter top.

Modern Bathroom

Small modern master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Bathroom Update

DeCocco Design

Photography by Lisa Chambers.
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Seaside Cottage

Lenton Company, Inc.

Calm and relaxing primary bathroom. The calming blue tile accents beautifully in this white subway 4" curb Best Bath unit. RTA white shaker cabinets with a subtle grey veining quartz countertop complete the coastal feel.

Bellini - Irvine

International Custom Designs

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Transitional Home Remodel

AMR Interior Design & Drafting Ltd.

Ryan Patrick Kelly
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and beige walls.

Conway Master Bathroom Remodeling

CASA Remodeling & Design LLC

Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Orlando with grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hall Bath

Ward Winning Homes

Small transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Iv Design

Photo of a small midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodel- Anaheim

DYM Builders Group, Inc.

With a mix of bright and dark tones with wooden features, this guest bathroom in Anaheim CA gives off an inviting yet cozy personality.
Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Twin Peaks Bathroom

Studio Burke

Brittany M. Powell
This is an example of a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, glass tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Small and Timeless Master Bath Remodel

Caroline Myers Interior Design

Photo of a small traditional bathroom in San Francisco.

Bali Inspired Master Bath

BLAINE architects

Jean Bai/Konstrukt Photo
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Small 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.