These back to back bathrooms share a wall (that we added!) to turn one large bathroom into two. A mini ensuite for the owners bedroom, and a family bathroom for the rest of the house to share. Both of these spaces maximize function and family friendly style to suite the original details of this heritage home. We worked with the client to create a complete design package in preparation for their renovation.

Sunnyside Addition & Remodel

BVM Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Master Bathroom, dressing room, laundry

Refined Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bathrooms

Brento Tile

Whats not to love about this bathroom? From the continuous wall to floor herringbone pattern, the large format wall tiles, the gold accents all over the bathroom AND that tub. wow.

Historic District Retreat

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in St Louis with a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, cement tiles, a console sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Master-bath Claw Foot Tub

Michele Interiors MD Design Group

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Seattle with a claw-foot tub, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Barnes Town House

London Design Collaborative

Mid-sized kids bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Andover Historic Renovation and Addition

Sabrina at Gianna Design Group LLC

Guest Bathroom
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Williams Wharf

Brooke Steuart Swann

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Marble Powder Bath Countertops

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Guest bathroom's grey bathroom vanity with marble countertop, mosaic floor tile, and custom wall sconces.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean kids bathroom in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

In the pink

Aston Matthews

Photographer: Amanda Brown Twin square basins and Tradition brass taps from Aston Matthews
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in London with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Covington Bathroom Renovation of Tile and Shower

EN Bath and Closets

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Suwanee Master Bath Renovation

Artisan Remodeling & Renovation

Traditional Master Bath renovation in Olde Atlanta Club. This Master bath is set in Chateau Marble for floor and shower. The shower is accented with a marble basket weave mosaic. His and Hers vanities are separated by a beautiful 72" cast iron claw foot tub from Signature Hardware. The shower system is by Moen. The control valves are in 3/4" connections feeding 3 functions, traditional shower head, rain shower head and hand shower. Individual hung mirrors are framed by beautiful sconces lights. Finishing the look is 3 foot orb chandelier with crystal accents

Reclaimed Rustic Master Bath Suite

KraftMaster Renovations

Wash - Soak - Relax: in this spa retreat master bathroom from the sauna to the soaking tub and finally the spacious shower. All pulled together in this rustic reclaimed wood and natural stone wall master suite. Photos by Chris Veith

Syren Nordic Blue Scalloped Mermaid Scale Tile

Topps Tiles

A stunning tonal blue reminiscent of the Scandanavian fjords, Nordic Blue is a fabulous standalone tile for a bathroom, or as part of a multi-coloured feature wall. Mix with bold marbles to create an elegant finish. Influenced by designs of Moroccan origin, the Syren™ tile also draws upon mermaid mythology, taking inspiration from their jewel toned scales and oceanic habitat. Size: 15 x 14.2cm.

Mission Kitchen and Bathroom

Scenic Interiors, LLC

In this 1929 home, we opened the small kitchen doorway into a large curved archway, bringing the dining room and kitchen together. Hand-made Motawi Arts and Crafts backsplash tiles, oak hardwood floors, and quarter-sawn oak cabinets matching the existing millwork create an authentic period look for the kitchen. A new Marvin window and enhanced cellulose insulation make the space more comfortable and energy efficient. In the all new second floor bathroom, the period was maintained with hexagonal floor tile, subway tile wainscot, a clawfoot tub and period-style fixtures. The window is Marvin Ultrex which is impervious to bathroom humidity.

Old Barn House

Peninsula Construction Service, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Seattle with a claw-foot tub, white walls, open cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, an open shower and pebble tile.

Deer Park Master Bath

Pear Tree Design Group

A bold blue vanity with gold fixtures throughout give this master bath the elegant update it deserves.
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Williams Wharf

Brooke Steuart Swann

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Brunswick Renovation & Addition

DOOD Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, terrazzo floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, pink benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Claw-foot Tub and an Open Shower

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.