West View Mid Century Modern Blue Bathroom

In a home with just about 1000 sf our design needed to thoughtful, unlike the recent contractor-grade flip it had recently undergone. For clients who love to cook and entertain we came up with several floor plans and this open layout worked best. We used every inch available to add storage, work surfaces, and even squeezed in a 3/4 bath! Colorful but still soothing, the greens in the kitchen and blues in the bathroom remind us of Big Sur, and the nod to mid-century perfectly suits the home and it's new owners.

A Home for a Lifetime

Zengel Group

Our client facing mobility issues wanted to stay in the home he had purchased with his wife in 1963, and raised his family in. He needed a bathroom on the first floor, because he had decided he was not moving. We needed to create an accessible full bath on his first floor using existing space. We used a portion of his sitting room/office for the bathroom and his family moved his couch and tv to the other half, and then turned his living room into his new bedroom. We converted half of his sitting room to a wet room. The space was directly above plumbing in the basement and also had a window. The shower space does not have an enclosure, only a 17-inch glass panel to protect the medicine cabinet and sink. We added a wall sink to keep floor space open and a large doubled mirror medicine cabinet to provide ample storage. The finishing touch was a pocket door for access; the client chose a door that mirrors the front door which added a bit of interest to the area. We also removed the existing carpeting from the first floor after well-preserved pine flooring was discovered underneath the carpet. When the construction was complete the family redecorated the entire first floor to create a bedroom and sitting area.

Notting Hill House Development 3 - Steam room

Rachel Niddrie Design

Rachel Niddrie for LXA
Mid-sized contemporary wet room bathroom in London with gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, with a sauna, a wall-mount sink, white floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity and a shower seat.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement - 55m2

Laurence Boudet Décoration

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, black walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Island Estates Clearwater Remodel (2014)

Husserl Group

Master Bath
Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Tampa with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, a wall-mount sink, beige floor and an open shower.

McMahons Point

Nathan Gornall Design

contemporary apartment
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, slate floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor and an open shower.

Sausalito, California - Serene Blue and White Master Bathroom

Constructa Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with white walls, an undermount tub, an open shower, a wall-mount sink, white floor, an open shower, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and marble benchtops.

Luxurious Designer Wetroom

Bathsheba Bathrooms LTD

Luxury wetroom
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Dorset with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Two Summer Bathrooms

Kitty Lee Architecture

Mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, pink tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Wandsworth

York House Designs

There's a luxurious, coastal feel to this heavenly master en-suite. A soft colour palette and natural tile patterns contribute to this but we cannot overlook the perfection in the styling and placement of a simple woven basket and rug. The palette continues into the family bathroom with a hint of pink added in the concrete floor tiles. This bathroom has been carefully considered so that it feels fun whilst the girls remain small but will grow with them in time into a space of sophistication.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Shenton Architects LLP

This Queen Anne style five story townhouse in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn is one of a pair that were built in 1887 by Charles Erhart, a co-founder of the Pfizer pharmaceutical company. The brownstone façade was restored in an earlier renovation, which also included work to main living spaces. The scope for this new renovation phase was focused on restoring the stair hallways, gut renovating six bathrooms, a butler’s pantry, kitchenette, and work to the bedrooms and main kitchen. Work to the exterior of the house included replacing 18 windows with new energy efficient units, renovating a roof deck and restoring original windows. In keeping with the Victorian approach to interior architecture, each of the primary rooms in the house has its own style and personality. The Parlor is entirely white with detailed paneling and moldings throughout, the Drawing Room and Dining Room are lined with shellacked Oak paneling with leaded glass windows, and upstairs rooms are finished with unique colors or wallpapers to give each a distinct character. The concept for new insertions was therefore to be inspired by existing idiosyncrasies rather than apply uniform modernity. Two bathrooms within the master suite both have stone slab walls and floors, but one is in white Carrara while the other is dark grey Graffiti marble. The other bathrooms employ either grey glass, Carrara mosaic or hexagonal Slate tiles, contrasted with either blackened or brushed stainless steel fixtures. The main kitchen and kitchenette have Carrara countertops and simple white lacquer cabinetry to compliment the historic details.

Case Study: Putney, London

BathroomsbyDesign

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Residenze per Anziani

Studio Fotografico Bozzini Romeiro

© antonella bozzini
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, a wall-mount sink, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Bathroom with a skylight at our upper Manhattan townhouse renovation

Rauch Architecture D.P.C.

Bathroom renovation
Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Seven Seat House

Kitty Lee Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Contemporary Coastal Design/Build/Style

Turnstyle Living

Walk-in shower, nib wall separating w/c and shower, freestanding bath with wall mixer taps, wall hung double vanity with timber finish, stone bench top and splash back, custom mirror, double basins with wall mixer taps and feature texture tiles to face of nib wall with ambient pendant lighting. Photo by Shannon Male

salle de bain moderne

MID CONCEPT

Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, white benchtops and an open shower.

Retro Basement Renovation

Cumberland Custom Homes

open curbless shower, black slate wall.
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, gray tile, slate, white walls, slate floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Black and White Bathroom

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Reconstructed early 21st century bathroom which pays homage to the historical craftsman style home which it inhabits. Chrome fixtures pronounce themselves from the sleek wainscoting subway tile while the hexagonal mosaic flooring balances the brightness of the space with a pleasing texture.

Woodland Hills Residence

Mahle Design LLC

Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a bidet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Wall-mount Sink 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.