Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Family Friendly Basement

Impeccable by Meredith Park

This basement bathroom was fully remodeled. The glass above the shower half wall allows light to flow thru the space. The accent star tile behind the vanity and flowing into the shower makes the space feel bigger. Custom shiplap wraps the room and hides the entrance to the basement crawl space.

Glamorous Kildeer Spa

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Perrin & Rowe Retro Küchenarmatur

TRADITIONAL BATHROOMS

Ob in einer klassisch gestalteten Country Küche oder in einem Badezimmer im Loft Style - unsere Perrin & Rowe Küchenarmatur "Provence" mach überall eine gute Figur.

Guest Bathroom

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

West Asheville Bungalow Bath Addition

Align Design LLC

This project was focused on eeking out space for another bathroom for this growing family. The three bedroom, Craftsman bungalow was originally built with only one bathroom, which is typical for the era. The challenge was to find space without compromising the existing storage in the home. It was achieved by claiming the closet areas between two bedrooms, increasing the original 29" depth and expanding into the larger of the two bedrooms. The result was a compact, yet efficient bathroom. Classic finishes are respectful of the vernacular and time period of the home.

Modern Timber Frame Farmhouse

St. Augustine Home Improvements, LLC

Chiseled slate floors, free standing soaking tub with custom industrial faucets, and a repurposed metal cabinet as a vanity with white bowl sink. Custom stained wainscoting and custom milled Douglas Fir wood trim

Bold Monochrome Modern Bathroom

Amberth

The aim for this bathroom was to create a space that looks and feels bigger and brighter. This was achieved with a simple black and white colour palette and bold fixtures and fittings, giving the space a unique appeal. Encaustic floor tiles from Fired Earth uses french inspired patterns giving a feminine touch which also helps to zone the two areas whilst a crittall style shower screen defines the shower enclosure. Stainless steel accents enhance the look adding another dimension to the space.

Sahara Hills Master Remodel

31E Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Family Bathroom N7

London Bathroom Installations

Design ideas for a large contemporary kids bathroom in London with open cabinets, orange cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, orange tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, orange benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed.

Renovation d'un appartement

Ateliers YOMA

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Marseille with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Barn Guest Quarters

barkerdesign

The Palette for the Guest Bathroom is Dark Teals & Greens with pops of Blood Red to accessorise, incorporating Bold Vintage Poster Prints. In the small space we still managed to fit in a 'wet room' style shower and freestanding bath.

Racine

Studio MMA Architecture + Design

Salle de bain des maîtres / Master bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Montreal with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Remodel

Maryland's Best Remodeling

Gorgeous open design master bathroom with custom tile work and several unique features like custom niches and (soon to be) glassed-in showering area.

Art Deco Luxury En-Suite

Tannery Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Beautiful Bathroom renovation

M&M Interiors

the client decided to eliminate the bathtub and install a large shower with partial fixed shower glass instead of a shower door
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Mullen Bathroom Remodel

ONYX Development

Large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and an undermount sink.

Ultimate Master Suite Retreat

Wendy Glaister Interiors

Furniture inspired dual vanities flank the most spectacular soaker tub in the center of the sight lines in this beautiful space. Erin for Visual Comfort lighting and elaborate Venetian mirrors uplevel the sparkle in a breathtaking room.

Sleek Accessible Bath

12/12 Architects & Planners

These clients needed a first-floor shower for their medically-compromised children, so extended the existing powder room into the adjacent mudroom to gain space for the shower. The 3/4 bath is fully accessible, and easy to clean - with a roll-in shower, wall-mounted toilet, and fully tiled floor, chair-rail and shower. The gray wall paint above the white subway tile is both contemporary and calming. Multiple shower heads and wands in the 3'x6' shower provided ample access for assisting their children in the shower. The white furniture-style vanity can be seen from the kitchen area, and ties in with the design style of the rest of the home. The bath is both beautiful and functional. We were honored and blessed to work on this project for our dear friends. Please see NoahsHope.com for additional information about this wonderful family.

Noe Valley

MurphyMcKenna Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with white walls, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey floor, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and a Freestanding Vanity

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.