And though it’s true that even the simplest white, square tiles can look good in a bathroom, you can upgrade even the teensiest powder rooms with unexpected tile work. Whatever you do ...

Choose small, square tiles with bright patterns ... Another way to escape the clutches of a basic white-tile bathroom is to consider flooring options that aren't tile -- or at least don't look ...

These 20 midcentury modern bathroom design ideas embrace the retro era, but stay surprisingly timeless thanks to the designers' ability to balance new and old.