Master Bath With Green Tile and Glass Shower

A rectangular white counter-top basin sits on a grey stone counter, which tops a floating mint-green vanity with a drawer. The counter-top basin was chosen over a built-in one so it stands as a clean shape against the green walls. The floating vanity keeps the floor visible underneath, which makes the room feel less boxed in and is easier to clean around. The drawer gives hidden storage. Mint was picked to lift the green scheme without fighting the wall tile.

The shower sits behind a clear glass screen on a slim black track, with a rain head fixed above and a hand shower on a rail alongside. The glass keeps the wet zone separate so the rest of the bathroom stays dry, which is the point of a wet-dry split. The rain head gives an overhead soak while the hand shower handles rinsing and cleaning. Clear glass shows water marks, so a quick squeegee after use keeps it looking sharp.

The floor is terrazzo, a speckled surface with small chips of colour set into a pale base. Terrazzo suits a bathroom because it is hard-wearing and handles water well once sealed. The scattered chips also hide the odd bit of dirt between cleans better than a plain floor would. It pairs with the green walls by picking up small flecks of colour without adding another busy pattern. Sealing it now and then keeps it water-resistant and easy to mop.

There is a grey stone niche shelf built into the tiled wall, set at counter height for everyday bits. Building the shelf into the wall keeps toiletries off the basin and out of the shower floor without a bulky rack sticking out. A slim brass light runs above the mirror for a warm, even glow on the face. Kept simple like this, the wall stays clean-lined, and the one open shelf is enough for daily items without clutter.

It is easier than it looks if the colour is kept to the tile and the fittings stay neutral. Here the green covers the walls while the basin, toilet and terrazzo floor are pale, so the room has a rest point and does not feel closed in. Strong colour on gloss tile also cleans easily and does not date the way a trend pattern would. The main upkeep is wiping water spots off the shiny surface.

It is already a compact layout, so it translates well. The floating vanity, wall-hung toilet and glass screen all save visible floor, which is exactly what a small bath needs. Running one tile colour top to bottom also makes a tight room feel larger than breaking it into bands. If space is very tight, you could drop the separate shower screen for an open wet area, but the glass is what keeps the dry side dry.

A wall-hung toilet fixes to the wall with the cistern concealed behind the tiles, flushed by a plate set into the wall. The main benefit is the clear floor underneath, which makes mopping simple and the room feel more open. It needs a supporting frame built into the wall during construction, so it is easier to plan at the start than to retrofit later. That hidden frame is the trade-off, but the clean look and easy cleaning are why it was chosen.