Whether you are starting from scratch to make your main Bathroom Design feel like a spa, redoing your powder room, or doing a quick fix-up on a small wet room in your apartment, there are bathroom ideas that will make any space better.
When you renovate your Bathroom Design, you can do a lot of different things, from planning the layout so that it works best for you and your daily routine to adding smart storage solutions. You can make a bathroom look like a designer room by picking out tile, sink vanities, window treatments, plumbing and lighting fixtures, bathtub and shower styles, color schemes, and more. The bathroom can match any style of home, from traditional to modern, industrial, farmhouse, contemporary, and more.
Check out these stylish and useful bathroom ideas to get ideas.
Bathroom Design with an open floor plan:
This simple open-plan double shower and bath from Cathie Hong Interiors has glass doors that can be left open to let in as much light and air as possible from the windows that go all the way around, or they can be closed to keep shower splashes from getting in. There are two showerheads, one on each side of the self-contained bathroom, which keep the attention on the tub and the view.
Two sinks mounted on the wall:
A built-in double sink isn’t necessary in every shared bathroom. This JL Design bathroom is shared by two kids. The matching wall-mounted industrial sinks are hung at a child-friendly height so that each child has their own area.
Slab Tile Walls:
Covering bathroom walls in floor-to-ceiling stone or tiling has become a widespread design trend that is practical from a cleaning standpoint and has the visual advantage of drawing the eye upward to make bathrooms feel more spacious.
In this luxury Chicago highrise bathroom from Alexis Bednyak Design and Searl Lamaster Howe Architects, a black slab of stone covers the far wall, providing a dramatic focal point. Pale stone shower tiles also run to the top for contrast.
Custom Lighting:
Installing adequate lighting is a crucial aspect of any room design, but bathroom lighting can sometimes be harsh and unattractive in the area where you least want it to be. In this bathroom from interior designer Rhianna Jones of Tidal Interiors, LED illumination gives a glamorous touch to a sleek built-in wall-to-wall shower niche.
Dutch Door:
In this bright bathroom from interior designer Jessica Risko Smith of JRS ID, an all-white combination of finishes is warmed by brass fixtures and spectacular lighting. But the actual star of the show is a Dutch door leading to the outside whose top half can be flung open to provide natural ventilation and light.
Industrial Shower:
When planning a bathroom, don’t feel obligated to stick to a single style. This eclectic bathroom from Lisa Gilmore Design features a black metal grid glass partition that houses the roomy shower. This industrial design feature adds contrast to the bathroom’s soft, polished artistic finishes such as patterned tile and floral wallpaper.
Wall Tile Surround:
Mindy Gayer Design Co. defined the combination shower and soaking tub area of this relatively modest bathroom with a floor-to-ceiling wrap-around tile backsplash. The showerhead is positioned over the tub and hanging from the ceiling to eliminate visual clutter.
Pass-Through Space:
In a long and narrow corridor-style bathroom, be sure to leave the center alleyway clear for ease of circulation and to keep sightlines clear. Desiree Burns Interiors made this pass-through bathroom feel different by adding a coat of minty green paint that adds freshness without calling too much attention to itself.
Separate WC:
While open plan bathrooms are trendy, there’s something to be said for a shared bathroom that has distinct zones that can provide privacy when wanted, like this WC in a bathroom from Emily Henderson Design.
Shower Windows:
A shower with access to natural light is a luxury. In this marble tile shower in a California bathroom from Lori Gentile Interior Design, a pair of windows provides lots of natural light, and a built-in window bench creates a peaceful area to shave your legs or wait for your hair treatment to soak in.
Double Shower:
The double showerheads in this big bathroom from interior designer Jessica Risko Smith of JRS ID are nearly undetectable thanks to a wall of graphic tiled tile. The tub is hidden beneath the windows, and a translucent wall of glass shower doors nearly disappears to regulate splashing while maximizing space to allow for a huge soaking tub.
Framed Perspectives:
Creating sightlines and perspectives helps a small area feel more expansive and a larger space more fascinating. Interior designer Rhianna Jones of Tidal Interiors incorporated a wood-clad, inset nook over the enormous double vanity in this expansive California bathroom that is outfitted with a broad mirror that mirrors the vista and natural light from the sliding glass doors opposite.
Dark Wood Finishes:
Interior designer Jenn Bannister of Flourish Interior Design wrapped the vanity and tall surrounding storage cabinets in dark wood that offers a continuous effect and a warm, grounding feature in the clean, modern all-white bathroom. A tiny vertical window with opaque glass brings in natural light while keeping privacy.
Faux Windows:
Use bathroom mirrors to accentuate natural light and vistas to give your bathroom an airy vibe. Latham Interiors employed basic rectangular mirrors that mimic the windows and sliding glass doors on both sides of the bathroom, creating perspectives, bouncing around natural light, and optimizing vistas.
While sculptural free-standing garden tubs are on vogue, there’s nothing wrong with a basic built-in bathtub for a streamlined look that’s easy to keep clean. In this primary bathroom, Desiree Burns Interiors constructed a console on the righthand wall that creates a place to exhibit art and decor while covering the plumbing for the bathtub.
Under the Eaves:
In this house built by NORD for Living Architecture, a black garden tub is tucked under the eaves and lit by a skylight, while white painted shiplap and a farmhouse sink match the English countryside setting. The black-and-white colors add a tough modern edge that keeps it from looking twee.
Angled Corner Shower:
If you’ve got awkward-shaped angles in your bathroom, turn this design bug into an artistic feature. Latham Interiors clad the shower in contrasting tile and added clear handmade glass shower doors to add a more streamlined look.
Octagonal Window:
This bathroom from Erin Williamson Design has plenty of ornamental elements, from eye-catching cement tile floors to walnut front cabinetry and matte black Brizo plumbing fittings. But the hexagonal window embedded in the far shower wall and bordered by basic white tile is the kind of unique detail that produces a memorable design.
Railroad-Style Layout:
In this railroad-style bathroom from Cathie Hong Interiors, the tub is positioned out of the way at the far end beneath a window. The designer incorporated dark gray tile in a herringbone pattern that adds depth to the long, rectangular room, offering a backsplash that continues onto the floor for a seamless finish.
Large-Scale Art:
In this opulent high rise bathroom from Ginger Barber Interior Design, floor-to-ceiling windows provide a wide open vista and a natural focal point. But a large-scale piece of art on the neighboring wall gives the eye another place to rest that adds color and excitement to the contemporary, neutral-toned environment.
Mirror Placement:
Living with Lolo worked around the window in this primary bathroom, adding a countertop that spans the length of the wall, and putting matching sinks, mirrors, and pendant lights exactly next to one another to optimize the available wall space. The symmetry of the twin sinks lends structure to the asymmetrical architecture, making it look polished and purposeful.
Statement Bathtub:
If you’ve got the means, space, and inclination, building your bathroom around a statement bathtub will turn the space into a showpiece. In this luxurious bathroom from Kendall Wilkinson Design, a sculptural stone tub floats in front of a bank of floor-to-ceiling windows with a view to the outdoors. Japanese-style sliding screens can be adjusted to add seclusion while yet allowing the natural light to flow in.
Window Seat:
If you’re lucky enough to have extra space, turn your bathroom into a rest room by adding in chairs. In this huge bathroom from Desiree Burns Interiors, a window seat wide enough for two between the double vanities gives an opportunity for more storage, and a spot to enjoy the view while giving yourself a pedicure.
When constructing an all-white bathroom, make sure to mix materials to add interest and keep it from feeling too cold and sterile. Mindy Gayer Design Co. covered the walls of this Southern California bathroom in vertical shiplap to emphasize the ceiling height. The white wood extends to the half-wall entry to the shower, and merges perfectly with the white marble tile.
Textured Wood:
If you’re lucky enough to be dealing with a large bathroom footprint, consider zoning distinct zones to maximize functionality. In this bathroom from interior designer Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions, a towel wall in the big enclosed shower offers a textured wood accent, towel hooks, and a teak seat.
