This contemporary master bath is as streamlined and efficient as it is elegant. Full panel porcelain shower walls and matching ceramic tile floors, Soapstone counter tops, and Basalt reconsituted veneer cabinetry by QCCI enhance the look. The only thing more beautiful is the view from the bathtub.

Stunning Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel in Old Town Alexandria, VA

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

This four-story townhome in the heart of old town Alexandria, was recently purchased by a family of four. The outdated galley kitchen with confined spaces, lack of powder room on main level, dropped down ceiling, partition walls, small bathrooms, and the main level laundry were a few of the deficiencies this family wanted to resolve before moving in. Starting with the top floor, we converted a small bedroom into a master suite, which has an outdoor deck with beautiful view of old town. We reconfigured the space to create a walk-in closet and another separate closet. We took some space from the old closet and enlarged the master bath to include a bathtub and a walk-in shower. Double floating vanities and hidden toilet space were also added. The addition of lighting and glass transoms allows light into staircase leading to the lower level. On the third level is the perfect space for a girl’s bedroom. A new bathroom with walk-in shower and added space from hallway makes it possible to share this bathroom. A stackable laundry space was added to the hallway, a few steps away from a new study with built in bookcase, French doors, and matching hardwood floors. The main level was totally revamped. The walls were taken down, floors got built up to add extra insulation, new wide plank hardwood installed throughout, ceiling raised, and a new HVAC was added for three levels. The storage closet under the steps was converted to a main level powder room, by relocating the electrical panel. The new kitchen includes a large island with new plumbing for sink, dishwasher, and lots of storage placed in the center of this open kitchen. The south wall is complete with floor to ceiling cabinetry including a home for a new cooktop and stainless-steel range hood, covered with glass tile backsplash. The dining room wall was taken down to combine the adjacent area with kitchen. The kitchen includes butler style cabinetry, wine fridge and glass cabinets for display. The old living room fireplace was torn down and revamped with a gas fireplace wrapped in stone. Built-ins added on both ends of the living room gives floor to ceiling space provides ample display space for art. Plenty of lighting fixtures such as led lights, sconces and ceiling fans make this an immaculate remodel. We added brick veneer on east wall to replicate the historic old character of old town homes. The open floor plan with seamless wood floor and central kitchen has added warmth and with a desirable entertaining space.

Menuiserie sur mesure dans un appartement de caractère - Projet Taillade

Mon Concept Habitation

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

ARAGO

Agile Architecture

Contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a single vanity, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Ross - Guest Bath

ULAH Interiors + Design

We took a small outdated guest bathroom and expanded it by taking space from the old linen closet. We completely updated it with bright modern tile contrasted with a metallic mosaic penny tile wall, giving it a modern masculine and timeless vibe. This bathroom features a custom solid walnut cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly.

Bertram Bathroom Renovation

On The Ball Bathrooms

Black Tapware, Patterned floor, walk-in shower, woodgrain cabinet, mirror cabinet, bathroom plants, grey grout, frameless shower - Encaustic Bathroom Floor Tiles, Open Bathroom - On the Ball Bathrooms - Perth Bathroom Renovations

The Water View Bathroom

Minosa | Design Life Better

A hidden double shower and toilet allows privacy and separation. Image: Nicole England
Large modern master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Harvest Heights

steelehouse

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Perth with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Lang Morgan - Full Home

CAP Carpet & Flooring

The combination of the Herringbone pattern with this rustic wood feature an authentic and vintage look against the modern bathtub. CAP Carpet & Flooring is the leading provider of flooring & area rugs in the Twin Cities. CAP Carpet & Flooring is a locally owned and operated company, and we pride ourselves on helping our customers feel welcome from the moment they walk in the door. We are your neighbors. We work and live in your community and understand your needs. You can expect the very best personal service on every visit to CAP Carpet & Flooring and value and warranties on every flooring purchase. Our design team has worked with homeowners, contractors and builders who expect the best. With over 30 years combined experience in the design industry, Angela, Sandy, Sunnie,Maria, Caryn and Megan will be able to help whether you are in the process of building, remodeling, or re-doing. Our design team prides itself on being well versed and knowledgeable on all the up to date products and trends in the floor covering industry as well as countertops, paint and window treatments. Their passion and knowledge is abundant, and we're confident you'll be nothing short of impressed with their expertise and professionalism. When you love your job, it shows: the enthusiasm and energy our design team has harnessed will bring out the best in your project. Make CAP Carpet & Flooring your first stop when considering any type of home improvement project- we are happy to help you every single step of the way.

Modern and Contemporary Interior

Tile Setters Hawaii LLC

porcelain tile planks (up to 96" x 8")
Large contemporary master bathroom in Hawaii with porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

View Ridge Modern

CAST architecture

Large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

561 Pasir Ris St 52

Aart Boxx Interior

Photo of an industrial bathroom in Singapore with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, black tile, a vessel sink and an open shower.

Menzies Creek Residence

eat.bathe.live

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and an open shower.

Aegean Pearl Showpiece

My Kitchen And Bath

My Kitchen and Bath
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

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.

Showhouse at Cavitt Ranch

The Hills Group

photographer Kat Alves
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Rustic Geodesic Master Bathroom

PRO-Builders

Geodesic bathroom - modernized with stylistic balance.
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an open shower, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile and multi-coloured floor.

Second floor addition

Ingrained Woodworking, Inc.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in New York with an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and tile benchtops.

Interior design

Architect Your Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, white cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, an open shower, pebble tile floors and beige floor.

Natural stone Wetroom

White Rose Tiling & Bathrooms

Mrs McClelland
Contemporary master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and a Vessel Sink

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.