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90 Bathroom Design Ideas That'll Inspire Your Own Relaxing Oasis

From simple style updates to major makeovers.

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A bathroom needs to be clean and tidy, but it doesn't have to be purely functional—especially if you appreciate a nice atmosphere for bubble baths or mirror selfies. Add a cozy chair or some proper window treatments, and you'll be amazed at how much it warms up the space (and improves your mood!). To spark some creativity in your own home, we've collected a slew of bathroom ideas to help you create an oasis for spa-level relaxation and style at home. Whether you're thinking of sprucing up the powder room and main bath, or you're embarking on a full-on ensuite renovation, we've laid out some major inspiration. Take design advice from the likes of Leanne Ford, Breegan Jane, and Toledo Geller to create a space that's inspiring and calming—you just might never leave the tub!

And if you're itching for info on the more technical stuff, we have you covered with bathroom renovation and remodel tips as well as tutorials like how to lay tile. You'll be able to enjoy a personalized bathroom design in no time!

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1

Add Café Curtains

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Jared Kuzia

For a privacy solution that doesn't block out natural light, add café curtains to the windows as designer Cecilia Casagrande did in this Massachusetts home.

2

Incorporate a Curved Vanity

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Eric Piasecki

For a soft touch, designer Katie Ridder gave this powder room a custom curved vanity with moldings. A merlot lacquered door reflects the movement of the blue wallpaper for an overall enveloping atmosphere.

3

Mix Up the Scale

bathroom with small sink and big mirror
Scott Gabriel Morris

A small sink doesn't mean you're limited to a small mirror. In this bathroom, designer Rydhima Brar added a long, horizontal mirror above a corner sink and the neighboring toilet, which makes the room feel bigger.

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4

Make It Subtly Art Inspired

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Nick Glimenakis

If you don't want to hang any wall art but want to make a statement, consider bold floor tiles. The black-and-white ones in this bathroom by designer Eneia White were inspired by the homeowner's love of art. “We found this floor tile to mimic something an artist might paint," the designer says.

5

Don't Overlook Sconces

bathroom with green and gold sconces
Eric Roth

Sconces can instantly give a bathroom a cozy aura, not only in how they light the room but how they look. In this powder room, designer Liz Caan installed gold flower-inspired sconces with olive green lampshades for a whimsical yet elegant flare.

6

Forgo a Basic Window

bathroom with fun window
Shade Degges

Instead of sprucing up or adding a classic window, make it attention-grabbing with a unique shape like in this bathroom by designer Sarah Solis. Pedestal sinks and open shelving ensure the small space feels airy.

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7

Make It Double as a Library

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Courtesy of DXV

A freestanding tub surrounded by built-in bookcases in this bathroom by Corey Damen Jenkins is a dream for anyone who loves to read while taking a relaxing bath. The Art Deco-inspired tilework, Greek Revival columns and arches, and bold artwork animate the cozy alcove.

8

Hang a Bold Chandelier

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Jessie Preza

A freestanding tub set underneath a glamorous chandelier is timeless. When placed near a large window with views of nature and surrounded by marble tiles—like in the bathroom of designer Krystal Matthews—it makes for a highly lavish setup.

9

Install a Shelf for Decor

shower and tub with one wall shelf
Read McKendree

Display large art pieces, fresh flower arrangements, and other treasured decor items on a single open shelf. In this bathroom by Lucy Harris, the decorative accents are set against a backdrop of sage green tiles for a spa-like effect.

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10

Don't Forget to Have Fun

bathroom with fun monkey print wallpaper
JESSIE PREZA

Every room in designer Fitz Pullins's Florida home is bursting with fun, including this bathroom with cheeky monkey-print wallpaper. “What’s more invigorating than a jungle?” Pullins says. “Waking up, brushing your teeth—I want it to be entertaining for me.”

11

Make Marble Pop With Complementary Paint

bathroom with blue vanity and marble
Read McKendree

Interior designer Elizabeth Cooper brought out the rich blue veining in the marble surfaces with an icy pale blue paint color on the cabinet doors.

12

Get Inspired by Your Environment

bathroom with green zellige tiles
Romanek Design Studio

This light-filled bathroom by Romanek Design Studio reflects the beauty of the external setting, Malibu. From the wood panel sloped ceiling to the rainbow of green zellige tiles, it fits right into the Southern California coast. Aside from being calming and stylish, the wall-to-wall green tile floor means that basically everything in the room will hold up well when wet.

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13

Make It Like a Spa

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William Abranowicz

Analisse Taft-Gersten calls her morning bath at her Connecticut weekend home the best part of her day—and it's easy to see why. The serene space was inspired by spas at her favorite hotels.

14

Add Seating

bathroom with semi circle sofa
RYAN GARVIN

Make it feel extra luxe with sophisticated seating and a grand floating tub in the center of the room. We love how Breegan Jane sets the mood for relaxation with a repeating circle motif, from the rounded edges of the window, sconces, seating, the actual shape of the space, and beyond.

15

Don't Be Afraid of Wallpaper

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Jacob Snavely

Designer Jessica Geller of Toledo Geller has a passion for prints—and bathrooms are no exception. She covered the walls in the powder room of her own New Jersey home with a playful pattern by Hygge & West. Proper ventilation ensures it won't peel off.

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16

Shake Things Up With Lighting

pink and purple contemporary bathroom
Eric Piasecki

This bathroom by designer Kureck Jones is a lesson in how to have fun with tile and color. The pink subway tiles on the wall and the diamond, almost leaf-like motif on the floors of this bathroom bring in a surge of energy while the lavender paint sets an instant calm. The brass industrial-style fixtures and lighting add just enough contrast and intrigue to the otherwise sweet and romantic space.

17

Vary Tile Styles

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Ishka Designs

When designing a minimalist and modern bathroom, stick to neutral tones but keep things exciting and varied by layering tiles of different materials for different sections in the space, as Ishka Designs did in this luxe, nature-inspired bathroom.

18

Add a Fireplace

bathroom with gas fireplace
BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

If you're building from scratch, consider adding an extra perk for bonus cozy vibes. Translation: a gas fireplace next to the bathtub. In this space designed by Peti Lau, the bathroom and bedroom share a wall, so the connecting fireplace insert provides warmth, style, and romance to both sides.

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19

Bridge Two Spaces

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Jane Beiles

Speaking of pattern-happy: This bathroom by Charlotte Barnes is a blue-and-white dream, and continuing the same Quadrille pattern into the adjacent room makes for a satisfying visual.

20

Bridge Inside and out

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Karyn Millet

When you have a home that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, you want to make the most of it—even in the bathroom. Eric Olsen added this glass door (which leads to an outdoor shower!) off the main bath of his California home.

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