Bathroom with a skylight at our upper Manhattan townhouse renovation

Bathroom renovation
Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Echoing the Art Deco Era With Well Chosen Materials

York House Designs

This mesmerising floor in marble herringbone tiles, echos the Art Deco style with its stunning colour palette. Embracing our clients openness to sustainability, we installed a unique cabinet and marble sink, which was repurposed into a standout bathroom feature with its intricate detailing and extensive storage.

Clintonville Whole House - 22054

J.S. Brown & Co.

J.S. Brown & Co. helped this Ohio snow bird downsize into an adorable Clintonville ranch so she can be closer to friends and family while she spends the warmer months in Columbus. The entire house was painted, floors refinished, and interior doors and trim were upgraded. The kitchen and both bathrooms were completely remodeled and we even moved the washer and dryer up from the basement. There is everything to love about this fully up-to-date home! If you're considering a remodel, talk to our highly qualified staff today! We are the first, and only, NARI Accredited Remodeling Company in central Ohio! #jsbrownco

Cottage Coversion

Nicky Percival Limited

Master bathroom with bespoke cabinetry and patterned tiles
Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, yellow floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Belgravia Townhouse

Margot Tsim Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Remodel - Marina Del Rey, CA

Concierge Home Remodeling

With navy colored tiles and a coastal design, this bathroom remodel located in Marina Del Rey, California truly captures the essence of a beach oasis. You can almost feel the fresh ocean breeze as you enter the room, with navy blue tones creating an inviting atmosphere that enables you to relax in your own home. With thoughtful planning and attention to detail, this bathroom remodel will transform any space into a calming retreat, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Moody Bathroom With Japanese Soaking Tub

Model Remodel

This is an example of a small eclectic master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

Fort Worth Historic Bathroom Remodel

Birkes Builders

Photo of a small master bathroom in Dallas with blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, blue benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

The Sheridan

AY-YA Design Haus

The Sheridan is that special project that sparked the beginning of AYYA. Meeting with the home owners and having the opportunity to design those intimate spaces of their charming home in Uptown Chicago was a pleasure and privilege. The focus of this design story is respecting the architecture and the history of the building while creating a contemporary design that relates to their modern life. The spaces were completely transformed from what they were to become at their best potential. The Primary Bathroom was a nod to tradition with the black and white subway tiles, a custom walnut vanity, and mosaic floors. While the Guest Bathroom took a more modern approach, bringing more vertical texture and bold colors to create a statement that connects this room with the rest of the house.

Garden Suite

Story LLC

Our clients wanted to add on to their 1950's ranch house, but weren't sure whether to go up or out. We convinced them to go out, adding a Primary Suite addition with bathroom, walk-in closet, and spacious Bedroom with vaulted ceiling. To connect the addition with the main house, we provided plenty of light and a built-in bookshelf with detailed pendant at the end of the hall. The clients' style was decidedly peaceful, so we created a wet-room with green glass tile, a door to a small private garden, and a large fir slider door from the bedroom to a spacious deck. We also used Yakisugi siding on the exterior, adding depth and warmth to the addition. Our clients love using the tub while looking out on their private paradise!

Bed Study Townhouse

John Patrick Cunningham / Architect

This cozy, minimal primary bath was inspired by a luxury hotel in Spain, and provides a spa-like beginning and end to the day.
Photo of a small modern master wet room bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, stone slab, black walls, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Rutherglen Renovation Ensuite

MAP Magnus Architect Practice

With a compact ensuite, every bit os space counts. We were able to re-use and remodel an existing niche in the wall to create these lovely display shelves.

Apartment with work space and dressing room

Alexander Tischler

The sink in the bathroom stands on a base with an accent yellow module. It echoes the chairs in the kitchen and the hallway pouf. Just rightward to the entrance, there is a column cabinet containing a washer, a dryer, and a built-in air extractor. We design interiors of homes and apartments worldwide. If you need well-thought and aesthetical interior, submit a request on the website.

Colourful Yet Calm Family Home - Shower Room

Studio Fabbri

A fun vibrant shower room in the converted loft of this family home in London.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Modern bathroom remodel

Melissa Rieser Interiors

This client wanted a spa like retreat, mission accomplished.
Small contemporary master bathroom in Charlotte with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, blue tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

CASA VD

Interni 19 | Studio di Architettura

This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Milan with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Shenton Park (Wet Room Project)

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

Wet Room, Modern Wet Room Perfect Bathroom FInish, Amazing Grey Tiles, Stone Bathrooms, Small Bathroom, Brushed Gold Tapware, Bricked Bath Wet Room
Small beach style kids wet room bathroom in Perth with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Glover Street Mosman

Bathrooms By Oldham

Carrara marble subways, Crystal basin, knobs and wall sconce, Brass tapware, Crisp white custom joinery and arched shaving cabinets combined have created a stunning traditional bathroom with plenty of storage and functionality in this compact bathroom.

Poulsbo Hall Bathroom

Assured Accuracy, LLC

This hall bath was the perfect spot to make a fun statement. The new bath features heated flooring, new chandelier, new soaking tub with tile surround and wallpaper. Because the homeowner is a bath lover, they opted to not install a shower here, but instead use the space to create a fun, spa-like feel.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.