White Bathroom Inspiration and Ideas

Designing a white bathroom can be harder than you think. This minimalistic colour can often leave rooms feeling cold and empty, that's why we’ve shared some white bathroom ideas to help you get inspired!

White bathrooms are great for people who prefer a more minimalist style in their home. This light colour is perfect for achieving a clean and fresh aesthetic that is very on trend at the moment.

However, this minimalistic colour can often leave rooms feeling cold and empty, making a space feel uncomfortable and unfinished. When designed the right way, white bathrooms can become a place of relaxation, all while maintaining that minimal aesthetic. 

That is why we’ve shared some of our favourite white bathroom ideas, so that you can create the perfect bathroom for your minimalistic style.

• White Bathroom Tiles
• White Bathroom Furniture
• Accent Colours for White Bathrooms
• Modern Ideas for White Bathrooms
• Traditional Ideas for White Bathrooms

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White Bathroom Tiles

When you first think of white bathroom tiles, the first thing that comes to mind is a lot of cleaning. However, adding white tiles to your bathroom design is a great way to create a clean and fresh bathroom. These are some of our favourite tiles that would make a great addition to your white bathroom.

1. Vancouver Gloss White Wall Tiles

The Vancouver Gloss White Wall Tiles are great if you want to achieve that clean and classic look. Their minimal design and high gloss finish makes them perfect for modern and traditional style bathrooms. Their rectangular design means these tiles can be laid in a variety of different patterns to achieve different styles. In traditional or contemporary style bathrooms, these tiles would look great in the subway/brick pattern. For modern white bathrooms, these tiles would look great in a straight layout.

2. Otsu Kit-Kat Mosaic Tile Sheet Matt White

When working with white bathroom tiles, you can often find that they look a little plain and boring. Opting for smaller tiles like the Otsu Kit-Kat Mosaic Tile Sheet Matt White means you can create a ‘busier’ looking wall with more tiles which can be laid in your preferred style. These would look great in contemporary and scandi style bathrooms that are embracing white bathroom ideas. 

3. Vernon Rustic White Gloss Ceramic Wall Tiles

Herringbone tiles have become increasingly popular over the last fey years and they are a perfect tile option for modern and contemporary bathrooms. The Vernon Rustic White Gloss Ceramic Wall Tiles would create a minimalistic yet eye-catching feature wall in your white bathroom.

4. Victoria Metro Wall Tiles in Matt White

Metro tiles are an iconic tile choice for bathroom design, and the Victoria Metro Wall Tiles in Matt White will look classy and timeless in your white bathroom. These tiles would look great being styled with traditional style, chrome fixing to create the most luxurious yet minimal traditional style white bathroom.

White Bathroom Furniture

We had to include white bathroom furniture in our white bathroom ideas. Opting for white furniture is another great way to achieve that minimalistic aesthetic that will make you bathroom look clean and fresh.

5. Valencia Bathroom Combination Suite Unit

Combination units make a great addition to smaller bathrooms as they will save space in your bathroom by conveniently combining your toilet and wash basin. The Valencia Bathroom Combination Suite Unit will maintain that white bathroom aesthetic while helping to free up floor space, making your bathroom look more open and spacious.

6. Pallas 500 Modern Gloss White Floor Standing Vanity Unit

Vanity units will add some much needed storage to your bathroom. This means that you will be able to hide any unsightly bathroom products and bottles that would otherwise ruin the aesthetic in your white bathroom. The Pallas 500 Modern Gloss White Floor Standing Vanity Unit is the perfect white vanity unit that will maintain that crisp and fresh white aesthetic.

7. Brooklyn White Gloss 2-In-1 Combined Wash Basin & Toilet

WC units instantly improve the overall look of your plain and boring toilet, making them look more modern and aesthetically pleasing. A WC unit in white would make a great addition to minimalist bathrooms as they will make your toilet area look more clean and modern. With the Brooklyn White Gloss 2-In-1 Combined Wash Basin & Toilet, you get the best of both worlds with a modern and attractive WC unity that also conveniently combines a small wash basin. Making this WC unit perfect for small bathrooms and cloakrooms.

8. Toreno 2-Door Mirror Cabinet

Similarly to vanity units, mirrored cabinets are another great minimalistic bathroom idea as they will hide any bathroom products in a convenient and easy to reach place. The Toreno 2-Door Mirror Cabinet in Minimalist White will tie in with your white bathroom design all while keeping your space neat and tidy, all with the functionality of a large bathroom mirror. A must have in any minimalistic bathroom.

Accent Colours for White Bathrooms

When designing your white bathroom, you might be asking yourself, “what is the best accent colour to use in a white bathroom?” The answer all depends on your preferred style and the overall aesthetic that you want to achieve in your white bathroom.

9. Chrome Accents

Chrome accents are the most iconic choice for modern and especially traditional style bathrooms. This is because the shiny chrome finish ties in well with shades of white without being too harsh on the eye. Chrome accents will compliment your white colour scheme and help to maintain that clean and fresh aesthetic.

10. Brushed Brass Accents

Brushed brass is a very on trend accent colour that has been seen in all styles of bathroom for classic and traditional to modern and contemporary. However, brushed brass is one of our favourite white bathroom ideas as it is the best accent colour to use if you want to ensure that your white bathroom feels warm and inviting. This can be a great accent colour to incorporate if you feel like your space is starting to look cold and empty, as this warm toned colour will instantly put that warmth back into your white bathroom. 

11. Matt Black Accents

If you do not want toad warmth into your white bathroom, then matt black might be the accent colour for you. Matt black is great at creating a contrast in white bathrooms, while also adding that touch of sophistication that can completely transform your bathroom. By incorporating this bold colour into your white bathroom, your space will instantly look more modern and designer.

12. Mixed Metals

You might find yourself being drawn to more than one accent colour. If that’s the case, why not opt for mixed metals? Combining different finishes such as matt black and brushed brass has become increasingly popular over the last few months. Get the sophistication of matt black with the warmth of brushed brass, to create a truly unique white bathroom. This has to be one of our favourite new ideas for white bathroom design and we are loving seeing this trend show up in a wide range of bathrooms from traditional to contemporary.

Modern Ideas for White Bathrooms

Some people may prefer to incorporate modern white bathroom ideas to create a contemporary space that exudes minimalism without compromising the relaxation of their bathroom. These are some of our favourite white bathroom ideas that would look great in modern bathrooms.

13. Modern Freestanding Baths

Freestanding baths are an iconic feature in luxurious bathrooms, and adding a modern design to your white bathroom can help to achieve that trendy white bathroom aesthetic. The Verona Freestanding Modern Bath is the perfect example of a modern freestanding tub that exudes minimalism and would complement any white bathroom.

14. Concealed Showers

Concealed showers will transform your shower in the perfect minimalistic wash space that will help to emphasise the modernity and minimalism of your white bathroom. The Arezzo Matt Black Square Triple Thermostatic Shower Pack will incorporate that sophisticated matt black accent that will make a huge statement in white bathrooms. 

15. Wall Mounted Taps

Wall mounted taps are one of the best modern designs to features in a modern white bathroom. A wall mounted design means you will have more free space around your wash area, which will again, help to exude those minimalistic vibes that work so well in a white bathroom.

16. Illuminated Mirrors

Illuminated mirrors are great at adding ambience to bathrooms, especially white bathrooms where there may be little contrast between colours. The Arezzo Chrome Round Illuminated Bathroom Mirror will incorporate a touch of modern glamour into a white bathroom while adding luxurious ambience lighting to your minimalistic space.

Traditional Ideas for White Bathrooms

White colour schemes and minimalist designs does not mean you need to shy away from a traditional aesthetic. In fact, designing a traditional style bathroom with a white colour scheme is a great way to design a bathroom that is as timeless as it is iconic.

17. Traditional Freestanding Baths

Traditional style freestanding tubs are the most iconic bathroom designs. They exude luxury and class, making them the perfect choice for any traditional style bathroom. The Astoria 1710 Roll Top Slipper Bath is a great choice for traditional style white bathrooms due to its luxurious roll top edge and clean looking chrome legs. This bath is the perfect option if you want to maintain that white and minimalistic colour palette in your traditional bathroom.

18. Traditional Style Showers

Traditional style showers are another must have in any traditional style bathroom. However, when working with a white colour scheme, opting for a chrome finish will ensure that you will maintain that traditional yet minimalistic style. Opting for brass or gunmetal finishes can often make your space look more industrial instead of that timeless traditional look.

19. High Level Toilets

High level toilets are great at exuding a traditional and Victorian aesthetic in your bathroom. However, these timeless toilets will not achieve that minimalist style that comes with many white bathroom ideas. Instead, these toilets are great at breaking up any flat colours due to their stand out and old fashioned design. 

20. Traditional Mirrors

Incorporating a traditional mirror into your white bathroom will give you the opportunity to add a contrasting colour to your white bathroom. Chatsworth Traditional Arched Mirror in Matt Black is the perfect traditional style mirror for white bathrooms. By adding that sophisticated touch of matt black, you will be able to subtly break up any flat white tones without hindering that traditional aesthetic. 

Designing Your White Bathroom

One of the most important things to remember when designing your white bathroom is to incorporate variation such as an accent colour and different shades of white to avoid that cold and empty feeling in your space. Doing this will add depth to your bathroom and elevate your overall design.

White bathrooms are one of the most iconic bathroom ideas and we would love to see these white bathroom ideas being incorporated into our customer bathrooms. Make sure to tag us in your white bathrooms on Instagram @victorianplumbinguk.