102 Best Bathroom Design Ideas You'll Want to Try

Whether you are building a spa-like primary bathroom from scratch, remodeling a powder room, or renovating a small apartment wet room on a budget, there are bathroom ideas to make any space more functional, beautiful, and enjoyable to use.

Renovating your bathroom can involve everything from designing a layout that will maximize flow and streamline your daily routine to building in smart storage solutions. From choosing tile, sink vanities, window treatments, plumbing and lighting fixtures, bathtub and shower styles, color schemes, and more, you can turn a functional bathroom into a designer-worthy room that will complement your home style, from traditional to modern, industrial, farmhouse, contemporary, and more.

Check out these stylish and functional bathroom ideas for inspiration.

Open-Plan Bathroom

This minimalist open-plan double shower and bath from Cathie Hong Interiors has pivoting glass doors that can be left open to maximize light and air flow from the wrap-around windows, or shut to prevent unwanted shower splashes. Double showerheads are discreetly installed on opposite sides of the self-enclosed wash room, keeping the focus on the tub and the view.

Double Wall-Mounted Sinks

Not every shared bathroom needs a built-in double vanity. In this child's shared bathroom from JL Design, matching wall-mounted industrial sinks are hung at kid-friendly height to give siblings their own space.

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 perspective 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, creating a dramatic focal point. Pale stone shower tiles also run to the ceiling for contrast.

Custom Lighting

Installing good lighting is an important part of any room design, but bathroom lighting can often be harsh and unflattering in the room where you least want it to be. In this bathroom from interior designer Rhianna Jones of Tidal Interiors, LED backlighting adds a glamorous touch to a sleek built-in wall-to-wall shower niche.

Tips

If attempting to add light to a shower, be sure to enlist a professional who can ensure that it's safe, up to code, and waterproof.

Upcycled Vanity

When choosing a bathroom vanity, consider upcycling a vintage or antique wood piece of furniture and adding a sink and waterproof countertop. A. Naber Design upcycled a midcentury modern buffet into a handsome bathroom vanity with character and plenty of storage.

Dutch Door

In this bright bathroom from interior designer Jessica Risko Smith of JRS ID, an all-white mix of finishes is warmed by brass fixtures and glamorous lighting. But the real star of the show is a Dutch door leading to the outside whose top half can be slung open to increase natural ventilation and light.

Industrial Shower

When designing 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 spacious shower. This industrial design feature adds contrast to the bathroom's soft, polished decorative 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 small bathroom with a floor-to-ceiling wrap-around tile backsplash. The showerhead is centered over the tub and hung from the ceiling to reduce visual clutter.

Pass-Through Space

In a long and narrow corridor-style bathroom, be sure to leave the central alleyway clear for ease of circulation and to keep sightlines clear. Desiree Burns Interiors made this pass-through bathroom feel distinct 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 desired, 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 plenty of natural light, and a built-in window bench creates a relaxing place to shave your legs or wait for your hair mask to sink in.

Double Shower

The double showerheads in this spacious bathroom from interior designer Jessica Risko Smith of JRS ID are practically invisible thanks to a wall of graphic patterned tile. The tub is tucked beneath the windows, and a transparent wall of glass shower doors practically disappears to control splashing while maximizing space to allow for a large soaking tub.

Bathtub Ledge

Mindy Gayer Design Co. added a built-in ledge that houses plumbing for the large soaking tub. But this practical design decision also provides a styling opportunity for displaying decor and accessories—not to mention a place to rest a wine glass.

Double Niche

Why build in one bathroom niche when you can have two, like this bathroom from Emily Henderson Design contributor Malcolm Simmons that is perfect for sharing, or separating everyday products from once-a-week home spa day items.

Framed Perspectives

Creating sightlines and perspectives makes a small space feel more expansive and a larger space more interesting. Interior designer Rhianna Jones of Tidal Interiors added a wood-clad, inset nook over the large double vanity in this spacious California bathroom that is outfitted with a wide mirror that reflects the view and natural light from the sliding glass doors opposite.

Vanity Wall

In this spacious primary bathroom from Lisa Gilmore Design, a dedicated vanity wall includes a wood vanity with plenty of storage, a comfortable chair, a pretty gold mirror, and vintage lighting.

Wood Accents

Interior designer Rhianna Jones of Tidal Interiors added warmth to a modern black-and-white bathroom by choosing a wood-clad vanity and wood-effect tiling to create a shower accent wall and a focal point.

Dark Wood Finishes

Interior designer Jenn Bannister of Flourish Interior Design clad the vanity and tall adjacent storage cabinets in dark wood that creates a seamless look and a warm, grounding element in the clean, modern all-white bathroom. A thin vertical window with opaque glass brings in natural light while maintaining privacy.

Wall-to-Wall Tile

Sometimes the best way to maximize the perception of space in a bathroom is through clever use of design finishes. For a streamlined modern look, tile all surfaces in the same hue, like this bathroom design from Brophy Interiors.

Faux Windows

Use bathroom mirrors to amplify natural light and views to give your bathroom an airy feel. Latham Interiors used simple rectangular mirrors that mimic the windows and sliding glass doors on both sides of the bathroom, creating perspectives, bouncing around natural light, and maximizing views.

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Wet Room

Interior designer Jenn Bannister of Flourish Interior Design created a wet room that houses the shower and tub positioned against the right hand wall, a space-saving and efficient design that works well in a railway-style bathroom with enough width.

Tips

While the fun part of designing a bathroom lies in choosing fixtures and finishes, it's important to make big decisions about how to maximize function and optimize the layout before you start contemplating the finer details.

Arched Details

Kate Marker Interiors brought architectural interest to a new build by adding large mirrors and built-in sconces to the inset arches over the bathroom's twin vanities that add polish and a luxury hotel feel.

Privacy Wall

Jamaica-based interior designer Joelle Smith of If Walls Could Talk created a sense of privacy in this shared bathroom by creating a toilet nook that is blessed with two windows and is partially concealed by a wall.

Built-In Tub

While sculptural free-standing garden tubs are on trend, there's nothing wrong with a classic built-in bathtub for a streamlined look that's easy to keep clean. In this primary bathroom, Desiree Burns Interiors created a console on the righthand wall that creates a place to display art and decor while hiding the plumbing for the bathtub.

Built-in Nooks

On the lefthand wall, Desiree Burns Interiors added a shallow ledge and built-in nooks that offer additional space for decor and bath items.

Storage Nook

In this bathroom from Latham Interiors, the designer created a built-in open and closed storage nook that still leaves room for a roomy shower while adding functionality to the room.

Under the Eaves

In this house designed 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 palette 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 a decorative feature. Latham Interiors clad the shower in contrasting tile and added clear custom glass shower doors to add a more streamlined look.

Octagonal Window

This bathroom from Erin Williamson Design has plenty of decorative finishes, from eye-catching cement tile floors to walnut front cabinetry and matte black Brizo plumbing fixtures. But the hexagonal window embedded in the far shower wall and surrounded by simple white tiling is the kind of atypical feature that creates a memorable design.

Railroad-Style Layout

In this railroad-style bathroom from Cathie Hong Interiors, the tub is located out of the way at the far end beneath a window. The designer added dark gray tile in a herringbone pattern that adds depth to the long, rectangular room, providing a backsplash that continues onto the floor for a seamless look.

Cohesive Color Palette

Studio KT designed the giant walk-in shower in this primary bedroom suite using the same black and gray palette as the adjacent dressing room to create cohesion and flow between the spaces.

Large-Scale Art

In this luxurious high rise bathroom from Ginger Barber Interior Design, floor-to-ceiling windows provide a wide open view and a natural focal point. But a large-scale piece of art on the adjacent wall gives the eye another place to rest that adds color and vibrancy to the contemporary, neutral-toned space.

Glass Shower Doors

Cathie Hong Interiors tiled this spacious bathroom from the floor to the vaulted ceiling line to lightly define the space. Glass doors create a seamless transition from the tub area to the walk-in shower, and allow the light from adjacent windows to brighten the space.

Mirror Placement

Living with Lolo worked around the window in this primary bathroom, installing a countertop that runs the length of the wall, and positioning matching sinks, mirrors, and pendant lights right next to one another to maximize the available wall space. The symmetry of the double sinks adds structure to the asymmetrical layout, making it look polished and purposeful.

Wall of Mirrors

Customize your bathroom design with bespoke decorative touches. Kendall Wilkinson Design layered a wall of mirrors with decorative framed mirrors over each sink, and built-in sconces and ceiling lights that add ambient light.

Semi-Opaque Glass

In this historic California house renovation, Erin Williamson Design added semi-opaque glass on the window and door that preserve privacy while letting the light shine through.

Half-Wall Shower

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors added a half-wall shower to create a clear division between the shower and toilet to maximize space.

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Glass Walls

Kate Marker Interiors added transparent floor-to-ceiling glass doors that separate the shower and tub from the rest of the bathroom, creating a splash guard without blocking any of the natural light from the windows.

Statement Bathtub

If you've got the budget, space, and inclination, designing your bathroom around a statement bathtub will turn the space into a showpiece. In this luxury 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 privacy while still 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 seating. In this spacious bathroom from Desiree Burns Interiors, a window seat big enough for two between the double vanities creates an opportunity for extra storage, and a place to enjoy the view while giving yourself a pedicure.

Suspended Toilet

Suspended toilets make a bathroom feel contemporary and updated and are easier to clean. In this spacious bathroom from interior designer Maite Granda, the ledge created by the hidden plumbing behind the toilet creates a display for art, plants, flowers, or decorative items.

Mixed Materials

When designing an all-white bathroom, be sure to mix materials to create interest and keep it from feeling too cold and sterile. Mindy Gayer Design Co. clad 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 blends in with the white marble tiling.

Textured Wood

If you're lucky enough to be working with a large bathroom footprint, consider zoning distinct areas to maximize functionality. In this bathroom from interior designer Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions, a towel wall in the spacious enclosed shower features a textured wood accent, towel hooks, and a teak bench.

Secret Door

Interior designer Maite Granda added wall moldings to this long, linear, windowless bathroom that conceal a hidden door to the outside.

Corner Bench

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors added an angled bench in the right corner of this walk-in shower that provides a place to sit without taking up too much floor space to keep circulation flowing.

Built-In Bathroom Storage

Floor-to-ceiling built-ins give this bathroom from Charbonneau Interiors a tailored feel. A combination of open and closed storage offers a place to store and display stacks of towels, art, and objects, while plenty of cupboard space and drawers hide clutter.

Tile Alternatives

Tile is a popular choice in the bathroom, but for those who prefer a more streamlined look, or simply can't bear the constant maintenance required to keep grout lines sparkling clean, why not opt for a concrete finish like this minimalist shower from Brophy Interiors.

Bathtub Nook

This deep bathroom nook remodel from A Beautiful Mess features a wash of sea-blue tiles to define the space. The bathtub is nestled into the corner nook, leaving the space under the window free and plenty of room to circulate when the tub isn't in use.

Wall-Mounted Fixtures

Emily Henderson Design saved counter space in this black-and-white bathroom by installing plumbing fixtures on the wall above the double sink vanity. The same trick can be used with bathtub hardware.

Tub Niche

Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop added graphic interest to a bathtub niche in this all-white bathroom with black accents, from a double window with black metal grid detailing to a black-and-white pendant light shade, and a black soaking tub.

Floating Concrete

Home Consultant installed a wall-to-wall polished concrete floating vanity that adds a industrial flair to a simple, compact bathroom. Countertops are kept mostly bare and toiletries are stored in a mirrored medicine cabinet above the vanity for a minimalist look.

Rustic Ceiling

In this spacious primary bathroom suite from Emily Henderson Design, exposed ceilings are clad in natural wood to highlight its shape. A practical stone tile floor in slate gray adds a mineral note that balances all the wood.

Deep Shower

Living with Lolo took advantage of this deep shower to create zones, from a main shower area with a rain shower head in the middle, with a comfortable bench lining the back wall with a spot shower head for shaving legs and other self-care.

Semi-Opaque Glass Screen

Interior designer Brittany Farinas of House of One created a modicum of privacy in this bathroom by installing a semi-opaque glass divider between the toilet and the shower.

Vertical Space

Mel Bean Interiors maximized every inch of available vertical space in this bathroom by adding tall mirrors, long vertical sconces, and built-in cabinetry on the side wall that stretches all the way to the high ceilings. It's the dream storage solution for toilet paper hoarders everywhere.

Feature Wall Divider

If you have the luxury of space, creating zones can make your bathroom feel spa-like and special. Living with Lolo created a feature wall that acts as a backdrop for the soaking tub while partially concealing his and hers closets on either side.

Tub and Shower Layout

In this design from interior designer Sallie Lord of GreyHunt Interiors, a built-in bathtub and spacious shower are positioned on the far wall of the bathroom. To maximize the space, the bathtub plumbing is positioned against the back wall, freeing up the extra space at the head (or foot) of the tub enclosure to act like a shower bench for the adjoining shower.

Built-In Dressing Table

If you like having a dedicated space to put on your makeup or perform your skincare routine, consider skipping the double sinks in the primary bathroom and install a built-in dressing table instead. In this bathroom from Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop, the dressing table is flush with the vanity but built in at a lower level so that it's comfortable to use while seated.

Shower Room

In this traditional primary bathroom from JL Design, a large soaking tub takes pride of place under the window. Meanwhile, a spacious self-enclosed shower room is built into the corner on an angle with an all-glass door that makes it feel like a room within a room.

Trick of the Eye

You don't always have to knock down walls to change the perception of space. Using graphic tile in a dynamic black-and-white pattern, Home Consultant created a wrap-around backsplash for the shower and tub that adds a sense of rhythm and movement that tricks the eye into thinking that the bathroom is wider and larger than it is.

Home Spa

If space and money are no object, why not work a home spa into your bathroom floor plan, like this one from Latham Interiors. ​​

Vintage Fixtures

Updating an older home doesn't mean that you have to modernize it. Erin Williamson Design preserved the character of a vintage bungalow by updating the bathroom with period-appropriate finishes and timeless flair, from the penny tiles on the floor to the freestanding porcelain and chrome sink.

Linear Fireplace

Create a luxury hotel feel with a linear fireplace insert in your primary bathroom, like this en suite bathroom from Jacqueline Blum Design. The fireplace warms both the bathtub area and the bedroom on the other side.

Crown Moldings

Make the most of architectural details like crown moldings by preserving them, restoring them, and painting them in a lightly contrasting color to highlight their details. Decorative ceiling moldings and cloud motif moldings add charm to this London bathroom from Studio Peake.

Shiplap Half Wall

Add character to a farmhouse bathroom with a shiplap half wall, like this beige space from Becca Interiors.

Rounded Edges

Choose a glass shower partition with rounded edges to soften the lines of your bathroom. Leclair Decor installed a pivoting glass shower partition that mimics the pill-shaped shower tiles in the minimalist shower/tub combo.

Wrap-Around Backsplash

Studio Peake tucked a marble sink into a narrow niche in this glamorous London powder room. A wrap-around backsplash in the same stone protects the hand-painted palm print wallpaper.

Window Shelves

Look for opportunities to add storage to a smaller bathroom. In this bathroom designed by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design, the window becomes an open-faced cabinet with the addition of shelves.

WC Storage Cabinet

Add a cabinet above a suspended toilet. Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio ran cabinetry all the way up to the ceiling to create storage for essentials.

Custom Millwork

Custom millwork will give your bathroom a luxury feel. Urbanology Designs finished the custom wall and window trim of this elegant bathroom in rich brown tones paired with dramatic stone and brass accents for a sumptuous modern feel.

Walk-In Shower

Create separation between a walk-in shower and the rest of your bathroom with a reeded glass panel. Desiree Burns Interiors chose the semi-opaque glass to separate the toilet without obscuring the view of the accent wall of green tile.

Decorative Ceiling Beams

Nothing says rustic like exposed wood ceiling beams. If your bathroom didn't come with them, add decorative beams to the ceiling to add character like this space from Marie Flanigan Interiors.

Narrow Bathroom

Use a half wall to help structure a narrow bathroom. Marie Flanigan Interiors added a pony wall between the shower at the far end of this rectangular space that is slightly higher than the sink vanity countertop to create separation.

Organic Shapes

Add playfulness and practicality with fish scale tiles. Studio Peake used a mix of blue and white tiles on the half-wall backsplash and shower walls to create visual interest, trading clean lines for something more organic.

Mini Sink

In a small powder room, save space with a mini sink that is just the right size for handwashing. Caroline Andreoni Interior Design placed a slim black sink on the side wall of this all-black powder room for a chic monochromatic look.

Open Bathroom

If your primary suite includes an open bathroom, use a half wall to add privacy. This compact primary suite from Fantastic Frank includes a solid half wall finished in the same light beige stucco as the rest of the room which also helps to structure the smaller space.

Tile Rug

Add a custom feel to your bathroom with a tile rug. Marie Flanigan Interiors defined the space around the bateau-style soaking tub with an embedded tile rug finished with a dark border.

Matching Tile

Use the same tile on the shower wall and half wall outside for a seamless look, like this space from Jessica Nelson Design.

Mosaic Tile Words

A mosaic tile word or phrase will add a fun surprise element for a kids' or a guest bathroom. Michelle Berwick Design kept it casual in this bright white modern space.

Barn Doors

In a farmhouse-style home, use barn doors to separate the bathroom from the bedroom. KG Designs framed the opening to this spacious primary bathroom with a pair of barn doors that can be slid shut when the need arises.

Reclaimed Wood Shelves

Save money and spare the planet by incorporating reclaimed wood into your bathroom.

Lobster and Swan made a pair of DIY shelves from salvaged wood (top) and a slice of a felled backyard eucalyptus tree (bottom) instead of buying something new.

Mismatched Tile

Pair two distinct tile patterns for a deliberately mismatched look. Studio Peake energized this small London bathroom with dual patterns on the walls and floors for an eclectic and eccentric feel.

Exposed Ceiling

Before you drywall that ceiling, consider leaving exposed wood to add a sense of history to your space. Marie Flanigan Interiors complemented exposed wood ceilings with a floating marble vanity and an antique mirror in this timeless powder room.

Round Sink

Create a focal point in a small bathroom with a striking standalone sink. Becca Interiors paired a round marble sink with a vintage vanity in this farmhouse bathroom.

Sculpted Marble Backsplash

Skip clean lines in favor of something more decorative with a sculpted stone backsplash. Brexton Cole Interiors paired a curvy backsplash with illustrated wallpaper and an antique chandelier for a romantic feel.

Round Tub

If the best place for your bathtub is the corner of the room, consider a round freestanding tub that will fill the space without crowding it, like this space from Michelle Berwick Design.

Square Tub

Outfit a deep bathtub niche with a square tub that seamlessly fits the space, like this bathroom from Max Humphrey and Beebe Skidmore for Emily Henderson Design.

Window Shutters

Make window treatments part of your renovation plan rather than a decorative afterthought.

Becca Interiors installed wood half-shutters on the bottom of the windows in this powder room that are painted the same dark gray as the walls for an integrated feel.

Shower Bench Niche

Make your half-wall shower do double duty with the addition of an integrated shower bench. Michelle Berwick Design integrated a practical shower niche to store shampoo and soap.

Open Shower

If you're renovating your home, steal square footage from adjacent rooms to create more space in a small bathroom.

Michelle Berwick Design reconfigured a hall closet and two bedroom closets to create a primary bathroom in this vacation rental cottage, leaving the shower doors off to create flow in the tight space.

Floating Tub

Structure a large primary bathroom with a symmetrical layout by placing vanities on either side of the room. Then situate the shower behind a half wall and float the tub on the other side, like this space from Martha O’Hara Interiors.

Wainscoting

Make bathroom wainscoting the same height as a shower half wall to create a harmonious feel, like this bathroom from Jessica Nelson Design finished with beadboard and soothing sage green paint.

Wood-Effect Tile

Add a modern rustic feel to a contemporary bathroom with wood-effect tiling on the walls and floors, like this space from Michelle Berwick Design.

Bathtub Backsplash

Anchor a freestanding tub on a half wall to hide plumbing fixtures and create a backsplash like this elegant space from Mary Patton Design.

Penny Tile Walls and Floor

Create a streamlined feel in a modern bathroom by running simple white hex penny tiles with black grout on the walls and floors, like this space from Michelle Berwick Design.

Storage Niche

When possible, carve space out of walls to create built-in storage niches and cubbies that won't encroach on the room like bulky cabinets. Emily Henderson Design styled these open bathroom cubbies with decorative items and stacks of fresh towels.

Square Tiles

Before you reach for subway tile, consider square tile instead. Tyler Karu Design + Interiors paired square tile with patterned wallpaper in this small bathroom decorated in warm earth tones of green and brown.

Silver Bathtub

An eye-catching metallic silver bateau-style tub brings comfort and style to this farmhouse bathroom from Becca Interiors. If you prefer a warmer tone, choose a copper bathtub instead.

Farmhouse Sink Vanity

Add charm to a farmhouse bathroom with a standalone sink vanity. Kate Marker Interiors paired a light wood and marble sink vanity with vertical shiplap walls and herringbone hardwood floors.

Vintage Pedestal Sink

Preserve the integrity of a vintage bathroom with a pedestal sink that looks like it's been there forever. Desiree Burns Interiors added a short backsplash to protect the wallpaper.

Tips

Source vintage sinks, bathtubs, plumbing fixtures, and more at local architectural salvage yards or online.

Stone Sink

Create a focal point in a small bathroom or powder room with a rustic stone sink. Kate Marker Interiors paired a pale stone sink with textured charcoal walls and brass accents for a striking look.

Wood Trim Walls

Simple wood trim detailing can add elegance to your bathroom. Jessica Nelson Design painted it in the same soft mint green as the walls for a soothing effect.

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