Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boise with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and granite benchtops.

Beach House - Perdido - Pensacola

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Greg Reigler
Large beach style bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and open cabinets.

Small Master Bathroom Remodel

A Stylish Life, CA

Working with a very small footprint we did everything to maximize the space in this master bathroom. Removing the original door to the bathroom, we widened the opening to 48" and used a sliding frosted glass door to let in additional light and prevent the door from blocking the only window in the bathroom. Removing the original single vanity and bumping out the shower into a hallway shelving space, the shower gained two feet of depth and the owners now each have their own vanities!

Old Shepard Walk-In Shower

EURO Design Build

Walk-in shower, with natural stone and tile mosaic design. River rock floor. Showerhead plus hand-held shower on a sliding bar. Corner bench seat. Photography by Ken Vaughan

Body Shower Sprays

KraftMaster Renovations

Body sprays are a unique shower feature that can bring your shower that much closer to being an at home spa.
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Newark with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and beige floor.

Master Bath with Fireplace

KBF Design Gallery

Large traditional master bathroom in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Bathroom Remodeling

Plata Construction LLC

Modern bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a double vanity, a freestanding tub, an open shower, granite benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Wheelchair Accessible Master Bathroom

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

Transforming this small bathroom into a wheelchair accessible retreat was no easy task. Incorporating unattractive grab bars and making them look seamless was the goal. A floating vanity / countertop allows for roll up accessibility and the live edge of the granite countertops make if feel luxurious. Double sinks for his and hers sides plus medicine cabinet storage helped for this minimal feel of neutrals and breathability. The barn door opens for wheelchair movement but can be closed for the perfect amount of privacy.

Beautifully Finished Basement - Leonardtown, MD

Southern Maryland Kitchen, Bath, Floors, & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

1950s Home Remodel

Quinones Home Improvement

This Bathroom was completely build by us. Mixing new Style with the Traditional.
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Nantucket Re-Model

Trinity Builders LLC

Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Bathroom remodel 2

Anything Around The House Home Repair

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Austin with an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Houston Heights Bungalow - Master Bathroom Remodel

Line & Dot Interiors

Photo by Line & Dot Interiors. Remodel project includes all new tile floor, new vanity with granite countertop, added subway tile to improve the dedicated wet area.

Cliff's Valley Mountain Retreat

ID Studio Interiors

Inspiro 8 Studio
This is an example of a large transitional bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, with a sauna, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Master Bathroom- Walk Through Shower

Hines Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Little Rock with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, slate, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and gray tile.

Country Manor Master Bath

Meyer Design

Master bath with beautiful granite counter tops and gorgeous marble floors throughout. A skylight has been added for natural sunlight. Architect: Meyer Design Builder: Lakewest Custom Homes

Her Master Bathroom

RCCM, INC.

RCCM, INC.
Photo of an expansive traditional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, blue walls and marble floors.

Lancaster House

Dan Wilson Homes

J. L. Myers
Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Handicapped accessible bath

Stanton Homes

This master bath is full of modern home design details, like the open shower with glass walls and a tile border around the shower window. You can see the his and her shower design in this photo, with separate shower heads. Luxury one story home by design build custom home builder Stanton Homes.

Austin bathroom remodel

Luxe Life Decor

Fossum Studios
Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls and travertine floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Granite 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.