This lovely Nantucket-style home was craving an update and one that worked well with today's family and lifestyle. The remodel included a full kitchen remodel, a reworking of the back entrance to include the conversion of a tuck-under garage stall into a rec room and full bath, a lower level mudroom equipped with a dog wash and a dumbwaiter to transport heavy groceries to the kitchen, an upper-level mudroom with enclosed lockers, which is off the powder room and laundry room, and finally, a remodel of one of the upper-level bathrooms. The homeowners wanted to preserve the structure and style of the home which resulted in pulling out the Nantucket inherent bones as well as creating those cozy spaces needed in Minnesota, resulting in the perfect marriage of styles and a remodel that works today's busy family.

Contemporary Cool Blue Bath

Powell Construction

This bathroom renovation completely transformed the space into a bright and stylish retreat. A black slate tile floor, cool blue frosted glass tile, walk-in shower, quartz countertop, frameless shower door, and new fixtures were introduced to create a timeless contemporary look.

Guest Bath, West Orange NJ

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Builder townhouse upgraded with new finishes.

Empty Nest Retreat

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Midwestern Coastal- Burr Ridge

Derrick Architecture

Master bath with a freestanding tub overlooking the rear of the yard. A tower cabinet separates the dual vanities .

Palm Springs William Cody Tennis Club Bungalow

Staci Munic Interiors

What was once a choppy, dreary primary bath was transformed into a spa retreat featuring a stone soaking bathtub, steam shower, glass enclosed water closet, double vanity, and a detailed designed lighting plan. The art-deco blue fan mosaic feature wall tile is a framed art installation anchoring the space. The designer ceiling lighting and sconces, and all drawer vanity, and spacious plan allows for a pouf and potted plants.

Via Serena Cottage

Wildheart Design

Complete remodel with safe, aging-in-place features and hotel style in the main bathroom.

Blue Master Bath

AJ Margulis Interiors

This master bath was designed to modernize a 90's house. The client's wanted clean, fresh and simple. We designed a custom vanity to maximize storage and installed RH medicine cabinets. The clients did not want to break the bank on this renovation so we maximized the look with a marble inlay in the floor, pattern details on the shower walls and a gorgeous window treatment.

Blue-tiled Master Bathroom

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Sleek and bold: the hexagonal tile design throughout this bathroom makes a statement that is immediately seen upon entry.

All'Arco

Simone Furiosi

Berkeley Thousand Oaks Transitional Guest Bath

Design Set Match

Silverlake: Kitchen & Primary Suite Renovation

Studio Kosma

Hood 13

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Hall bath renovation! Mosaics, handmade subway tile and custom drapery all combine for a stunning update that isn’t going anywhere for a long time.

Westwood Park Residence Jack and Jill Bathroom

Ven Studio, LLC

Classic Meets Modern Farm: Guest Bathroom

Tamara Day Design

Master Bath - Rancho Cucamonga

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

Kids Bathroom

Alex Interiors

Luxurious Modern Bathroom

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

We love the way the blue herringbone full tile backsplash complements the Maple cabinetry. Notice the same color in the shower niche to connect the two areas of the bathroom. Interestingly, just by looking at the white accent tile in the shower, you'd think the texture would make it hard to clean, but the angles of the texture and the polished material makes running a towel or spraying it with a handheld so smooth.

Osborne Island Residence

CW Interiors

Master bathroom with freestanding shower and built in dressing table and double vanities

Berkeley Thousand Oaks Transitional Guest Bath

Design Set Match

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and a Built-in Vanity

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.