In this ultra modern bath, all hard surfaces are nano-glass.
Large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, glass sheet wall, an undermount sink, glass benchtops, a one-piece toilet and white walls.

Mod Bathroom Remodel

Carole Loomis

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Compact Contemporary

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Everything about this bathroom was small, including the amount of storage. The homeowner’s wanted a new design for their Master Bathroom that would create the illusion of a larger space. With a sloped ceiling and a small footprint that could not be enlarged, Mary Maney had quite a challenge to meet all the storage needs that the homeowner’s requested. A fresh, contemporary color palette and contemporary designs for the plumbing fixtures were a must. To give the illusion of a larger space, a large format porcelain tile that looks like a natural white marble was selected for the floor and runs up one entire wall of the bathroom. A frameless shower door was added to give a clear view of the new tiled shower and shows off the iridescent glass tile on the back wall. The glass tile adds a glitzy shimmer to the room. A soft, blue paint color was selected for the walls and ceiling to coordinate with the tile. To open up the floor space as much as possible, a compact toilet was installed and a contemporary wall mounted vanity in a beautiful blue tone that accents the shower tile nicely. The floating vanity has one large drawer that pulls out and has hidden compartments and an electrical supply for a hair dryer and other hair care tools. Two side by-side recessed medicine cabinets visually open up the room and gain additional storage for make-up and hair care products. This Master Bathroom may be small in square footage, but it is now big on storage. With the soft blue and white color palette, the space is refreshing and the sleek contemporary plumbing fixtures add the element of contemporary design the homeowner’s were looking to achieve.

Oriental Warehouse Loft

Edmonds + Lee Architects

Bruce Damonte
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Interior spaces

Studio C Architecture & Interiors

A shaving sink in a walk in shower.
This is an example of a small modern kids bathroom in Birmingham with a vessel sink, glass benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain floors and ceramic tile.

Summer Winds Condo

OBX Interiors

Asia Evans Artistry Cabinets & Flooring provided by Heather Dean Thomas at Kellogg Design Center, Nags Head, NC
Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Mayfair, Master Ensuite

Five Sextillion

The design brief for this Master bathroom was to create a glamorous light and airy space with double shower, bath and double basins for a couple to use alongside one another. We delivered the design in a contemporary classical style with clean Art Deco influences, and created a double entry shower with glass partition and ceiling roses, a double ended bath set beneath marble, a wall hung WC with concealed cistern, and double basins set beneath an opaque white glass counter combined. Ample storage was provided through both the wall mounted vanity drawer unit and recessed mirrored cabinets. An expansive wall of white gold and white floral mural mosaic is both elaborate and calming, which forms a stunning backdrop to the indulgent shower. The prominent gloss black of the vanity drawers are echoed throughout through accents in both the ebony tap levers and the bezel of the mirrored cabinets to deliver a subtly glamorous yet striking scheme.

Master Bathroom Renovation

Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer

FINAL DESIGN
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and glass benchtops.

Soffits

dk INTERIORS

Susan Fisher Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink and glass benchtops.

Master Bath Revamp

AZ Revamp

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Phoenix with black cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, stone tile, white walls, slate floors, a pedestal sink, flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet and glass benchtops.

Chiswick 2

Milosz Kijowski

Photoplan
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in London with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Master Bath Retreat

Interiors For Modern Living

Photo by Robert Jansons
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, porcelain tile and mosaic tile floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas

Atelier507

Design ideas for a mid-sized master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Tenny Townie

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeffery Volker
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Sleek, Modern Master

Simply Baths & Kitchens

When Barry Miller of Simply Baths, Inc. first met with these Danbury, CT homeowners, they wanted to transform their 1950s master bathroom into a modern, luxurious space. To achieve the desired result, we eliminated a small linen closet in the hallway. Adding a mere 3 extra square feet of space allowed for a comfortable atmosphere and inspiring features. The new master bath boasts a roomy 6-by-3-foot shower stall with a dual showerhead and four body jets. A glass block window allows natural light into the space, and white pebble glass tiles accent the shower floor. Just an arm's length away, warm towels and a heated tile floor entice the homeowners. A one-piece clear glass countertop and sink is beautifully accented by lighted candles beneath, and the iridescent black tile on one full wall with coordinating accent strips dramatically contrasts the white wall tile. The contemporary theme offers maximum comfort and functionality. Not only is the new master bath more efficient and luxurious, but visitors tell the homeowners it belongs in a resort.

Casa C

Elena Vacca Architetto

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Brighton House Remodel

Nicky Percival Limited

Clean lined modern bathroom with slipper bath and pops of pink
Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, glass benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom - Liversedge

The Home Design Studio

The bathroom features modern elements, including a white porcelain tile with mustard-yellow border, a freestanding bath with matte black fixtures, and Villeroy & Boch furnishings. Practicality combines with style through a wall-hung toilet and towel radiator. A Roman shower cubicle and Amtico flooring complete the luxurious ambiance.

Brighton House Remodel

Nicky Percival Limited

Clean lined modern bathroom with slipper bath and pops of pink
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic kids bathroom in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, glass benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Glass 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.