This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, concrete benchtops, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Photo of a small mediterranean bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, an open shower, pink tile, matchstick tile, pink walls, terra-cotta floors, a console sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, an open shower, pink benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Deco Seaside Apartment

Nicky Percival Limited

Compact shower room with terrazzo tiles, built-in storage, cement basin, black brassware mirrored cabinets
Small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Sussex with beaded inset cabinets, orange cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, orange benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sasawane House

SPASM

Inspiration for an industrial master bathroom in Mumbai with a drop-in tub, an open shower, multi-coloured walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor and an open shower.

Lindore Rd House

LCAW

Sfelab
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, concrete floors, a console sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Logan Square Bathroom

Paula Interiors

Dustin Halleck
Design ideas for an industrial bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and concrete benchtops.

Brooklyn Brownstone Master Suite

Maison Maya

Tim Williams Photography
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and concrete benchtops.

Nine Mile Renovation

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Brian McCall
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and travertine floors.

DePaul Residence

MILIEU

A tub shower transformed into a standing open shower. A concrete composite vanity top incorporates the sink and counter making it low maintenance. Photography by Jacob Hand

Aviator Inspired Bath Addition

Unique Ambiance LLC

Bathroom Addition: Installed Daltile white beveled 4x16 subway tile floor to ceiling on 2 1/2 walls and worn looking Stonepeak 12x12 for the floor outside the shower and a matching 2x2 for inside the shower, selected the grout and the dark ceiling color to coordinate with the reclaimed wood of the vanity, all of the light fixtures, hardware and accessories have a modern feel to compliment the modern ambiance of the aviator plumbing fixtures and target inspired floating shower shelves and the light fixtures, vanity, concrete counter-top and the worn looking floor tile have an industrial/reclaimed giving the bathroom a sense of masculinity.

The Resplendent Bath

Mantis Design + Build, LLC

Photography by Paul Linnebach
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Camino Cruz Blanca

A Christopher Purvis Architects

Robert Reck photography : curved red waterproof plaster defines the shower and the frosted glass provides privacy for the WC in this contemporary master bath. The cast concrete sink cantilevers off the wall to keep the bathroom lines simple and easy to maintain

Seaside Residence

QUARTER design studio

QUARTER design studio
Inspiration for a small beach style bathroom in Providence with a vessel sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors and an open shower.

Westcliff Remodel

Dwellings Design Group

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, an open shower, gray tile, subway tile and grey walls.

Wainscott Residence

ConcreteWorks East

Custom concrete vanity for Wainscott Residence.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with a trough sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, mosaic tile, an open shower and an open shower.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Tranquility Residence

TEROTTI Interior Design Studio

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.

Wall-mounted Fixtures for an Uncluttered Look

York House Designs

Sleek black fixtures create a perfect contrast to this bathroom's palette. Wall-mounted for a clean, uncluttered look, they contribute to the room's contemporary and seamless appearance.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Dog Shower with subway tiles, concrete countertop, stainless steel fixtures, and slate flooring. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, concrete benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

ATX Color

Lauren Allyn Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Austin with blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Concrete Benchtops

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.