Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Double Storey Extension - Ashgrove, Brisbane

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Ashgrove

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Blairs Chalet

Britt White Studio

Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Other with a corner shower, green tile, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Brickyard Plantation Residence

Spivey Architects, Inc.

Newport 653
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Charleston with a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, an open shower, light wood cabinets, white walls, a console sink and grey floor.

COLE VALLEY

SVK Interior Design

COLE VALLEY BATHROOM photo: Michele Lee Willson
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, an integrated sink, an open shower, white benchtops, blue tile and blue floor.

Eclectic Industrial Bathroom Remodel

Reflekt Design Build

Photo: Michelle Schmauder
Industrial bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

JT Ranch

Lost Creek Construction, LLC

Josh Caldwell Photography
Photo of a transitional bathroom in Denver with a corner tub, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls, a trough sink, beige floor and an open shower.

The Resplendent Bath

Mantis Design + Build, LLC

Photography by Paul Linnebach
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors and concrete benchtops.

Black and White Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Shower

Coastal Shower Doors

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Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment

Pencil and Brick

Photo of a beach style bathroom in London with an undermount tub, a corner shower, pink tile and an open shower.

The Bold but Cosy Bachelor Pad

Kathy Kunz Interiors

When re-working a space, it pays to consider your priorities early on. We discussed the pros and cons of tearing out the bathroom and starting fresh vs. giving it a facelift. In the end, we decided that the buget was better spent on new solid oak herringbone flooring and new doors throughout. To give the space a more modern look, we opted to re-do the sink area with custom corian shelving and replaced all faucets for matte black ones. A lick of fresh, water-resistant paint, new lighting and some decorative elements (like the waffle towels seen left) gave the space a new lease of life.

Appartement de 140 m2 à Paris 7ème

Mise en matière

Cette salle de bain attenante à la chambre parentale a été réalisée dans un esprit zen et naturel. Le carrelage ton pierre de taille s'harmonise avec le marbre des vasques et les meubles en noyer réalisés sur mesure. La robinetterie en cuivre apporte une touche de métal très naturelle à l'ensemble.

Sublime Scandinavian Style

Hille's Home Extensions

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black tile, grey walls, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Newport Beach Luxury Marble Bathroom Remodel

Miller & Sons Construction Group

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, matchstick tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, grey walls and marble floors.

1908 Oaklawn Avenue

Wittehaus

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Farmhouse bathroom Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Georgian Country House Complete Renovation

Alberts House Ltd

Hotel room luxury was the aim for the en-suite , created with high end fittings and sanitary ware mixed with metro tiles and authentic wooden floor.
Inspiration for a country bathroom in London with a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor and an open shower.

JP Boston Project Master Bathroom

Arazi Levine Design

Joyelle West
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Newport Heights Home

Anders Lasater Architects

Photos by Chad Mellon
Country master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

A View to Creech Hill

Studio MR - Somerset

Graham Gaunt
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, a console sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, a corner shower and grey walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Corner Shower 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.