Green Bathroom Ideas and Designs
DECrewDesign ideas for a classic bathroom in Other with beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, brown floors, grey worktops, a freestanding vanity unit and feature lighting.
BroseleyWe carried out a demolition and rebuild of this beautiful terrace house, located just off Battersea park.
Design and build in partnership with LPE Designs.
Interior Designer: LPE Designs
Photographer: Nick Smith
Unique HomestaysDesign ideas for a small rural family bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, white floors, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and flat-panel cabinets.
Bo Fentum DesignA new ensuite created in what was the old box bedroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in London with white cabinets, a walk-in shower, yellow tiles, ceramic tiles, a pedestal sink, black floors, an open shower and a single sink.
Inspiration for a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in London with white cabinets, a walk-in shower, yellow tiles, ceramic tiles, a pedestal sink, black floors, an open shower and a single sink.
South London Conversions Ltd.Design ideas for a classic bathroom in London with an integrated sink, a freestanding vanity unit, flat-panel cabinets, blue tiles, grey tiles, blue walls, white worktops and double sinks.
OakwrightsThis is an example of a farmhouse half tiled bathroom in Hampshire with white cabinets, a claw-foot bath, a walk-in shower, beige walls, beige floors, a single sink, a floating vanity unit, exposed beams and flat-panel cabinets.
Ashdale Projects LtdEnsuite in main house also refurbished
This is an example of a rural bathroom in Other with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding bath, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floors, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, wainscoting and a dado rail.
This is an example of a rural bathroom in Other with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding bath, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floors, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Christopher John PhotographyInterior photography
Eclectic bathroom in Hertfordshire with a feature wall.
Eclectic bathroom in Hertfordshire with a feature wall.
Anna Rickard InteriorsVerdigris 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.
Lydia Allen InteriorsInspiration for a small eclectic bathroom in Cornwall with white cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, ceramic tiles, ceramic flooring, feature lighting, a single sink, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, green tiles, green walls, quartz worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops and a freestanding vanity unit.
Jenna Sue Design Co.Jenna Sue
Inspiration for a small country ensuite bathroom in Tampa with light wood cabinets, a claw-foot bath, a vessel sink, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, cement flooring, black floors, brown worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Inspiration for a small country ensuite bathroom in Tampa with light wood cabinets, a claw-foot bath, a vessel sink, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, cement flooring, black floors, brown worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Green Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.1