Awell-designed bathroom can be the perfect escape from the world. You can soak in a clawfoot tub, enjoy a relaxing hot shower, and indulge in your favorite skincare routine. Sometimes, the bathroom you have currently just doesn't match up to the bathroom of your dreams. That's where we're here to help.

We've compiled a list of the best bathroom design ideas we've ever seen by the interior designers we admire most, so you can make the bathroom of your dreams a reality. From bold tile patterns to totally zen color schemes, these 53 bathroom ideas will inspire you to make your space a gorgeous escape.

01 Get Inspired By Your Surroundings

Whether you're nestled in the mountains, you're lucky enough to be coastal, or you're situated the gorgeous central plains, take inspiration by the nature around you.

"When designing this bathroom we were inspired by the beautiful beach the home sits on," interior designer Marissa Nelums of Glasshouse Interior says. "We used a blue and white color palette, then added gold for a touch of luxury. The backsplash tile was the starting piece to this space. Its gold inlay was unlike anything we've seen before, making it the perfect material for a fabulous home."  

02 Play Into the Layout of Your Space

Take note of the existing features you love about your bathroom and make a plan to emphasize them like Nelums did in this space.

"When designing this space we wanted to highlight the amazing height of the ceilings," Nelums says. "We chose a classic black and white color palette and gave it character by using geometric shaped tile. The unique tile gave this space a wow factor guaranteed to impress any guest."

03 Be Mindful of Budget

Even if your budget doesn't allow for a full bathroom remodel, you can still tweak the look using smart design choices, like designer Joy Williams of Joyful Design Studio did here.

"We made the best use of our budget with paint, hardware, new porcelain wood look flooring, lighting and backsplash," Williams explains. "Our client was pleasantly surprised by how much we could do with so little and we managed to keep the aesthetics in line with the rest of the more extensive makeover which included adding a new bedroom."

04 Go Classic

Radiant Fluted Glow Sconce - Elegant Bathroom Wall Lights with Fluted Glass Shade, Suitable for Your Makeup Lighting Mirror in the Bathroom

A black and white color palette never fails, especially in a bathroom. The team at Hibou Design & Co. in Montreal added plenty of French touches to this space.

"We opted for a hotel-chic theme featuring a classic black-and-white penny-tile floor with a custom motif that literally greets you every morning, en français," designers Korina Khamis and Eugenia Triandos explain. "The matte-black faucets and hardware provide punctuation to this crisp white palette. This high-contrast color scheme is warmed up with a natural wood cabinet-style vanity. Modern-industrial lighting rounds out this cool look."

05 Add Smart Storage

Between toiletries, makeup, and spare towels, bathrooms demand lots of storage. If you're lucky enough to have the space, a built-in vanity can help sort your cleaning supplies from your skincare. If not, take a note from Hibou Design & Co. and add a built-in ladder (or towel warmer, if you're feeling fancy) for hanging clean linens.

06 Try a Standalone Tub

Looking for a statement piece? A standalone tub is the answer. Hibou Design & Co thought outside the white porcelain box to add in a stunning black and white tub that helped modernize an older home.

"Considering that this home was constructed in 1902, my main objective was to create a modern deviation from the classic tiles," the team at Hibou Design & Co explain. "I was able to lay the traditional subway tiles in a modern herringbone pattern and use the classic black and white hexagon penny tiles to incorporate some of our local French culture. The creative freedom on this project was by far my favorite part, which ultimately led to this really fun bathroom!"

07 Bring in a Traditional Vibe

There's something about a traditional countryside bath that always works. In this space by Julia Alexander Interiors, rustic features like wood beams and painted shiplap blend seamlessly with an antique tub and accessories for a cozy space that will never go out of style.

08 Take Advantage of Natural Light

Coastal Astrid Capiz Round Chandelier perfect for a formal dining room, inspired bedroom or casual breakfast nook

When you have views this lovely, you have to show them off. In this space by Julia Alexander Interiors, a modern yet traditional bathroom maximizes the surrounding  landscape through a massive window and a soft color palette.