A man cave of a master bathroom unlike any you will ever see. The boulder was hand selected by me from the mountains in Kingsman, AZ. The 2 person bathtub was built into the boulder which acted as a room divider between the shower and bathtub. The shower had a ceiling mount LED RAIN SHOWER fit for a king. The sinks were custom built from the granite used for the countertops.

Tewksbury Farmhouse

Dan Ruhland Designs LLC

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink and a shower curtain.

Shower Room

Kasawoo

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Cambridgeshire with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

LIONS GATE

Coastal Construction Services Inc.

Large mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a bidet, brown tile, stone tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Upstate New York House

Sergio Mercado Design

Large modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, brown tile, gray tile, glass tile, brown walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Retired Professor's ADA Bathroom

CSG Interior Design

This project was a delight to work on because not only did I get to design a completely new bathroom for this client, I also got to work with his daughter who was a co-decision maker. We started with an outdated bathroom from 1972. Although we were to stay within the original floor plan, CSG created a more open space. The room has a skylight, so that helped. We upgraded this main bathroom for the retired professor who was so pleased ! The new aesthetic brought forth a cheery and uplifting experience in the most routine things we do daily, use our bathrooms. His daughter repeatedly said "Dad is so happy", so for CSG, we couldn't ask for anything more!

Stacked Stone Bathroom Remodel

RYLN Construction Group

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, brown walls, medium hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Los Altos House

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Brown Kitchen Project - Kitchen Remodeling in Ashburn, VA

USA Cabinet Store - Houston

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a hot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

HH 5

Haas Habitats LLC

Photo of a country kids bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, bamboo floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Corner Lot

Upton Architecture, LLC

Ken Wyner Photography
Small asian master bathroom in DC Metro with a drop-in tub, an open shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, beige floor and an open shower.

Corner Lot

Upton Architecture, LLC

Ken Wyner Photography
Inspiration for a small asian master bathroom in DC Metro with a drop-in tub, an open shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, beige floor and an open shower.

Hualalai

Rick Ryniak Architects

Linny Morris
Inspiration for a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, travertine floors and brown walls.

Snell Custom Home

Brant Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Kansas City with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Craftsman Home on Stables Loop

Timberlake Custom Homes

Kurtis Miller Photography
Mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

The Asian Penthouse

Corinne Levi Architecture and Interior design

Omri Amsalem
Design ideas for an asian master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, an open shower, brown walls and medium hardwood floors.

St John's Wood Luxury Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, brown tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors and solid surface benchtops.

Grade II* Listed Medieval Barn Conversion, Cornwall

The Bazeley Partnership

One of the only surviving examples of a 14thC agricultural building of this type in Cornwall, the ancient Grade II*Listed Medieval Tithe Barn had fallen into dereliction and was on the National Buildings at Risk Register. Numerous previous attempts to obtain planning consent had been unsuccessful, but a detailed and sympathetic approach by The Bazeley Partnership secured the support of English Heritage, thereby enabling this important building to begin a new chapter as a stunning, unique home designed for modern-day living. A key element of the conversion was the insertion of a contemporary glazed extension which provides a bridge between the older and newer parts of the building. The finished accommodation includes bespoke features such as a new staircase and kitchen and offers an extraordinary blend of old and new in an idyllic location overlooking the Cornish coast. This complex project required working with traditional building materials and the majority of the stone, timber and slate found on site was utilised in the reconstruction of the barn. Since completion, the project has been featured in various national and local magazines, as well as being shown on Homes by the Sea on More4. The project won the prestigious Cornish Buildings Group Main Award for ‘Maer Barn, 14th Century Grade II* Listed Tithe Barn Conversion to Family Dwelling’.

Parade of Homes Rock Wall Ranch, New Braunfels, Texas

Silver Oak Interiors

Here this 10' x 6' walk through shower sits behind the gorgeous tub deck.
Expansive mediterranean master bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, brown walls and travertine floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Brown Walls

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.