Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Toronto Beaches Condo remodel

Reno Gurus

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Tropical Powder Room

Model Remodel

Tropical bathroom with plam leaf wallpaper, modern wood vanity, white subway tile and gold fixtures
This is an example of a small tropical bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Badezimmer

Dani Schneider Interiors

Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Munich with medium wood cabinets, a hot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Badezimmer

Dani Schneider Interiors

Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Munich with a hot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a single vanity, a floating vanity and medium wood cabinets.

Bel Air Bathroom Collection

Welcome Renovation

Bel Air - Serene Elegance. This collection was designed with cool tones and spa-like qualities to create a space that is timeless and forever elegant.

Piccoli spazi sfruttati al meglio - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Cloaks WC Renovation

Delta Kitchens Ltd

Cloaks WC
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Glasgow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and timber.

Shawnessy Bathroom

Mattson & Company

This is an example of a small modern bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Minimalist Glamour - Bathroom

Decorbuddi

Minimalist glamour. Contemporary bathroom. Our client didn't want any tiles or grout lines. We chose Tadelakt for a unique, luxurious spa-like finish that adds warmth and changes in the light. https://decorbuddi.com/tadelakt-bathroom/

Manor Dr Basement Bath

Restor Homes

Basement Bathroom
Design ideas for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Entertainer's Oasis

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Torrance Master & Guest Bathrooms - Torrance, CA

Morey Remodeling Group

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rojo Guest Bathroom Reno

Lauren Granger Design, LLC

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bright Bathroom Remodel

Johnelle Metz

A traditional downstairs half bath turned into a fresh and slightly more modern full bath. With aging in place in mind, we created a walk-in shower with easy to clean tile, spacious cabinets, and used elements that tie into the home's original style.

Transitional Luxe

Pink Door Designs

Guest powder bath
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with a one-piece toilet, black walls, marble floors, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Charming Traditional Guest Bath in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This charming little attic bath was an infrequently used guest bath located on the 3rd floor right above the master bath that we were also remodeling. The beautiful original leaded glass windows open to a view of the park and small lake across the street. A vintage claw foot tub sat directly below the window. This is where the charm ended though as everything was sorely in need of updating. From the pieced-together wall cladding to the exposed electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing, it was in definite need of a gut job. Plus the hardwood flooring leaked into the bathroom below which was priority one to fix. Once we gutted the space, we got to rebuilding the room. We wanted to keep the cottage-y charm, so we started with simple white herringbone marble tile on the floor and clad all the walls with soft white shiplap paneling. A new clawfoot tub/shower under the original window was added. Next, to allow for a larger vanity with more storage, we moved the toilet over and eliminated a mish mash of storage pieces. We discovered that with separate hot/cold supplies that were the only thing available for a claw foot tub with a shower kit, building codes require a pressure balance valve to prevent scalding, so we had to install a remote valve. We learn something new on every job! There is a view to the park across the street through the home’s original custom shuttered windows. Can’t you just smell the fresh air? We found a vintage dresser and had it lacquered in high gloss black and converted it into a vanity. The clawfoot tub was also painted black. Brass lighting, plumbing and hardware details add warmth to the room, which feels right at home in the attic of this traditional home. We love how the combination of traditional and charming come together in this sweet attic guest bath. Truly a room with a view! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Clean-Lined Cape

CIRCLE Design Studio

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Pantin Village

Lou - Toinon

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with white tile, white walls, cement tiles, blue floor, a single vanity, an undermount tub, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Holston River Fishing Retreat

JS Howell Custom Homes

Small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and planked wall panelling.

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.