The Tranquility Residence is a mid-century modern home perched amongst the trees in the hills of Suffern, New York. After the homeowners purchased the home in the Spring of 2021, they engaged TEROTTI to reimagine the primary and tertiary bathrooms. The peaceful and subtle material textures of the primary bathroom are rich with depth and balance, providing a calming and tranquil space for daily routines. The terra cotta floor tile in the tertiary bathroom is a nod to the history of the home while the shower walls provide a refined yet playful texture to the room.

Bathroom Remodel Providence

Calyx Builds

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Providence with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Modern Vintage

GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

Country bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile and a shower curtain.

Edgewood

Bearded Builders

Design ideas for a large industrial master bathroom in Omaha with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel

Avishay Contractors - Kitchen & Bath Remodelers

Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in New York with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Wheelchair Accessible Master Bathroom

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

Transforming this small bathroom into a wheelchair accessible retreat was no easy task. Incorporating unattractive grab bars and making them look seamless was the goal. A floating vanity / countertop allows for roll up accessibility and the live edge of the granite countertops make if feel luxurious. Double sinks for his and hers sides plus medicine cabinet storage helped for this minimal feel of neutrals and breathability. The barn door opens for wheelchair movement but can be closed for the perfect amount of privacy.

Ski in / Ski out Row House

MB architecture + design

This is an example of a country 3/4 bathroom in Burlington with grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Sailfish Gulf Suites Renovation on Holmes Beach

Orange Moon Interiors

Original 1960's tile was salvaged and paired with mid century modern finsihings.
Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, laminate benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Accessible North Hills Master Suite

T-Square Company

An accessible shower design with both fixed and hand held shower heads. Both the diverting and pressure valves are lined up within an accessible reach distance. The folding bench seat can be sprayed from either shower head and the recessed can light keeps things visible. Grab bars surround the user for safety. A recessed shampoo storage niche is enhanced using random glass mosaic tiles. DT

Retro Bathroom/Walk-In Shower

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an open shower, a shower curtain, white floor, glass-front cabinets and white cabinets.

Eagle Point

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Rob Skelton, Keoni Photos
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, tile benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Bathroom

S+H Construction

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Boston with an open shower and a shower curtain.

a house in a garden

Brennan + Company Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, stone slab, a shower curtain, multi-coloured floor and open cabinets.

Small Bathroom

Boheen & Co

This was a small, enclosed shower in this Master Bathroom. We wanted to give all the glitz and glam this homeowner deserved and make this small space feel larger. We achieved this by running the same wall tile in the shower as the sink wall. It was a tight budget that we were able to make work with real and faux marble mixed together in a clever way. We kept everything light and in cool colors to give that luxurious spa feel.

No. 125 Residence

Atelier SUN

Small scandinavian bathroom in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a bidet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, linoleum floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wood and planked wall panelling.

Timeless Functional White Master Suite

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Francis Combes
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Eagle Point

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Rob Skelton, Keoni Photos
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Seattle with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in tub, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, tile benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Restoration of Semi-detached villa in South London

Russell Taylor Architects

Peter Landers
Photo of a traditional bathroom in London with a wall-mount sink, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, marble floors and a shower curtain.

Tranquility Residence

TEROTTI Interior Design Studio

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and a Shower Curtain

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.