Small Brown, Turquoise Bathroom Ideas and Designs

A bathroom in the lower ground floor with dark painted walls and ceiling and lighter wall tiles. Featuring antique brass sanitaryware a patterned flooring.

The bathroom is a compact space with low ceilings, so I wanted to make it feel as light and airy as possible. I kept the colours natural, adding texture and special luxurious touches with the terrazzo, sheer curtain, fluted glass, and tiles. These rich but subtle details catch your eye, making the room feel bigger. The green glazed shower tiles pick up on the specks in the terrazzo floor tiles, and the Carrara marble skirting board adds luxury and creates another level of finish. I specified ABI Interiors matching brassware. Their electric heated individual towel rails can be turned on and off whenever you need them to save energy. The shower controls are located just outside the shower enclosure, so you can turn the shower on in advance and let it warm up a little before you enter. To maximise storage, I included an Aqua Roc basin with drawers underneath. The Carrara marble ledge and Tika Moon walnut wall unit provide even more space for my clients to stash things away. The freestanding bath and circular Spark and Bell wall lights add softness and curves. The sheer curtain is mounted on a wave track to give a lovely, rippled effect. Images taken by Tari C Peterson for ABI Interiors

Encaustic-inspired floor tiles carry personality throughout the space. Styled with rattan accessories and graphic black hardware. This small but striking bathroom is full of character — blending vibrant encaustic-style tiles with warm mustard walls and handcrafted oak furniture. The design celebrates colour, craft, and cultural influence, creating a joyful space that's as functional as it is visually rich. Featuring a walk-in shower with custom bench seat, handmade tilework across floor and walls, a statement vanity in natural wood and deep burgundy, and playful touches like black brassware and a recessed window shelf for styling. Design style: Mediterranean | Maximalist | Modern rustic Location: North West UK Designed & Installed by: ALFA Tiles UK

Design ideas for a small contemporary half tiled bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tiles, ceramic tiles, multi-coloured floors, double sinks, a floating vanity unit and a corner shower.

Ensuite bathroom renovation as part of a wider scope of works to transform this family home in Surrey.
Design ideas for a small contemporary shower room bathroom in London with medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a wall-mounted sink, grey floors, white worktops, a single sink, a floating vanity unit, an alcove shower and a sliding door.

Dusky pink and white ensuite with dark terrazzo floor.
This is an example of a small contemporary grey and pink ensuite bathroom in London with a wall mounted toilet, pink tiles, ceramic tiles, pink walls, terrazzo flooring, a wall-mounted sink, grey floors, an open shower, a wall niche, a single sink and a built-in shower.

Rear extension and hard landscaping with Chevron floor installed plus bespoke glazing
Design ideas for a small contemporary grey and white ensuite bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink, tiled worktops, grey floors, an open shower, grey worktops, a single sink, a floating vanity unit and a vaulted ceiling.

This project was all about taking a tired, cluttered bathroom and turning it into a calm, design-led sanctuary. The original space was heavy on storage but lacked character, with dated cabinetry, fussy curtains, and no real sense of style or flow. The new design strips everything back to a clean, modern canvas. We introduced soft neutral tiles in a handmade finish for texture, paired with a striking herringbone marble floor to elevate the look. A bespoke vanity with fluted detailing creates subtle movement, while the arched mirror framed by elegant wall lights adds depth and sophistication. Brass fixtures were chosen throughout to bring warmth and a touch of luxury, from the concealed flush plate to the wall-mounted taps. The layered lighting (including the ceiling pendant) ensures this bathroom feels inviting both day and night. To keep the design practical for everyday family life, we added bespoke built-in storage in the nook behind the door — the perfect hidden spot for all the family bathroom essentials (because beautiful doesn’t mean you can’t also be organised!). The result? A contemporary, timeless bathroom that feels effortlessly stylish yet practical — the kind of space you’d actually look forward to starting your day in.

Beautiful orange textured ceramic wall tiles and terrazzo floor tiles that create a unique and visually appealing look. Polished chrome fixtures add a touch of elegance to the space and complement the overall modern aesthetic. The walls have been partially painted in a calming teal hue, which brings the space together and adds a sense of tranquility. Overall, the newly renovated bathroom is a true testament to the power of thoughtful design and attention to detail.

Inspiration for a small contemporary family bathroom in London with beige cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, a wall mounted toilet, blue tiles, matchstick tiles, white walls, a built-in sink, wooden worktops, white floors, a hinged door, beige worktops, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and flat-panel cabinets.

Verdigris wall tiles and floor tiles both from Mandarin Stone. Bespoke vanity unit made from recycled scaffold boards and live edge worktop. Basin from William and Holland, brassware from Lusso Stone.

Photo of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, grey floors, an open shower, beige worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.

Walk in shower room
Small contemporary family bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, multi-coloured tiles, ceramic tiles, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in sink, solid surface worktops, beige floors, an open shower, brown worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.

Design ideas for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Dortmund with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in bath, a corner shower, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, brown floors and a hinged door.

Inspiration for a small eclectic shower room bathroom in Kent with a two-piece toilet, metro tiles, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, black floors, an open shower, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tiles and shaker cabinets.

Jack Hobhouse
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets.

Small contemporary shower room bathroom in Wiltshire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a laundry area.

Shower Room Photography: Philip Vile
This is an example of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in London with a wall-mounted sink, a corner shower, a wall mounted toilet, brown tiles, stone tiles and grey walls.

Here are a couple of examples of bathrooms at this project, which have a 'traditional' aesthetic. All tiling and panelling has been very carefully set-out so as to minimise cut joints. Built-in storage and niches have been introduced, where appropriate, to provide discreet storage and additional interest. Photographer: Nick Smith