Martin King Photography
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, stone tile, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, beige walls, brown floor and an open shower.

Rivington Street

Paper House Project

Simon Maxwell
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in London with an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, a trough sink and an open shower.

Penthouse 1

Einrichtungshaus Walkembach

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Cologne with an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an open shower, gray tile and an open shower.

Montrose Modern Spec

Masa Studio Architects

Large transitional master bathroom in Houston with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, white tile, furniture-like cabinets, a two-piece toilet, marble, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

15 Nottingham Rd

Element Construction Partners

JS Gibson
Large country master bathroom in Charleston with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and an open shower.

Georgian Town House

Arq-A Interiors Limited

The master bathroom created to maximise space and functionality as well as providing a beautiful palette of grey tones with a feminine wallpaper to soften the look. Photograph: Simon Maxwell Photography

Vautier St Elwood Home Master Ensuite - 2015

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Photographed by Tom Roe
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, an open shower, brown benchtops and white walls.

Arts & Crafts Addition

b Architecture Studio

Will Horne
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, brown walls, an open shower and shaker cabinets.

Pelham Master Bath

Osborne Construction

Sam Oberter
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian bathroom in Philadelphia with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, an open shower and white floor.

Contemporain Salle De Bain

Elgin & Ellis Limited

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in London with a vessel sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Villa ONE

EFFEKT Architects ApS

EFFEKT
This is an example of a large scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Copenhagen with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, black tile, stone tile, white walls, slate floors and an open shower.

pickle factory

User

Jaime Alvarez jaimephoto.com
This is an example of an industrial bathroom in Philadelphia with a wall-mount sink, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, mosaic tile floors, black and white tile, black floor and an open shower.

Windsor - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with a wall-mount sink, a freestanding tub, an open shower and an open shower.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Blenheim Avenue Renovation

Alloy Architecture & Construction

The clients approached us with an addition that was failing structurally and a 1950’s era kitchen that was in serious need of updating. Alloy created a new addition to accommodate a larger bathroom, a laundry room and a small mudroom. The addition also includes a portico that opens to the clients wonderful gardens in the back. The kitchen was also opened up to the dining room creating more light and natural flow throughout the house. Our client, a landscape architect, wanted a view from the kitchen that looks into the gardens at the back of the house. The bathroom has exposed joists and clerestory windows bathing the whole room in natural light while allowing for privacy. The same tile was used throughout but in multiple scales creating interesting textures while maintaining a cohesive palette and a serene ambiance. Andrea Hubbel Photography

Luxurious Getaway at the Floridian Golf and Yacht Club

Pineapple House Interior Design

The open style master shower is 6 feet by 12 feet and features a Brazilian walnut walkway that bisects the Carrera marble floor and continues outdoors as the deck of the outside shower. A Bonisolli Photography

Photography of New Barn Project, Wales

Andy Marshall (Architectural Photography)

Project by Llama Developments and Janey Butler Interiors. Photography by Andy Marshall
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Manchester with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, grey walls and an open shower.

Fremantle Additions

Jonathan Lake Architects

Robert Frith
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Perth with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet and an open shower.

Bouhasin Master Bath

RSI Kitchen & Bath

Anne Matheis Photography
Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in St Louis with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, flat-panel cabinets, an open shower and brown floor.

Sebastopol Residence

Turnbull Griffin Haesloop

Photo by David Wakely
Country bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open 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.