Photography by Raquel Langworthy
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, green floor and a hinged shower door.

Beautiful Bath Update for Historic Tudor Steam Shower

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

The owners of this classic “old-growth Oak trim-work and arches” 1½ story 2 BR Tudor were looking to increase the size and functionality of their first-floor bath. Their wish list included a walk-in steam shower, tiled floors and walls. They wanted to incorporate those arches where possible – a style echoed throughout the home. They also were looking for a way for someone using a wheelchair to easily access the room. The project began by taking the former bath down to the studs and removing part of the east wall. Space was created by relocating a portion of a closet in the adjacent bedroom and part of a linen closet located in the hallway. Moving the commode and a new cabinet into the newly created space creates an illusion of a much larger bath and showcases the shower. The linen closet was converted into a shallow medicine cabinet accessed using the existing linen closet door. The door to the bath itself was enlarged, and a pocket door installed to enhance traffic flow. The walk-in steam shower uses a large glass door that opens in or out. The steam generator is in the basement below, saving space. The tiled shower floor is crafted with sliced earth pebbles mosaic tiling. Coy fish are incorporated in the design surrounding the drain. Shower walls and vanity area ceilings are constructed with 3” X 6” Kyle Subway tile in dark green. The light from the two bright windows plays off the surface of the Subway tile is an added feature. The remaining bath floor is made 2” X 2” ceramic tile, surrounded with more of the pebble tiling found in the shower and trying the two rooms together. The right choice of grout is the final design touch for this beautiful floor. The new vanity is located where the original tub had been, repeating the arch as a key design feature. The Vanity features a granite countertop and large under-mounted sink with brushed nickel fixtures. The white vanity cabinet features two sets of large drawers. The untiled walls feature a custom wallpaper of Henri Rousseau’s “The Equatorial Jungle, 1909,” featured in the national gallery of art. https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.46688.html The owners are delighted in the results. This is their forever home.

Universal Design - Aging gracefully and living in the home you love.

Harrell Design + Build

Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in San Francisco with a japanese tub, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, green floor and an open shower.

Wimmers

WendMill Designs

This tiny bathroom got the works- The entire space was done in Biltmore Green and white marble
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, green floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

St Georges

Living the Interior

The master ensuite is grown up, using a limited colour palette and embracing the owners love of plants. The green tiles provide a great backdrop to the gold fittings and multitude of plants housed in the room.

Coeur D'Alene Project

Maurice Gadson Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, green tile, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, green floor and grey benchtops.

Holmby Hills Project

GILLIAN DESIGN Gillian Lefkowitz

Gillian Lefkowitz
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, green floor and an open shower.

Décoration d'un pied à terre parisien Salle de bain

1 LIEU A PART

Rénovation et décoration de la salle de ain
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, green floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Minimalist Hexagon Guest Bathroom

Fireclay Tile

Design ideas for a large scandinavian kids bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Beautiful Bath Update for Historic Tudor Steam Shower

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

Offset House

Amrish Maharaj Architecture

Reconfiguration of the original bathroom creates a private ensuite for the master bedroom.
Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, green floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

3D Design by Elder Interiors - 003

Elder Interiors

Contemporary bathroom in a Goegian townhouse in Edinburgh, modernising while maintaining traditional elements. Freestanding bathtub on a plinth with LED lighting details underneath, wall mounted vanity with integrated washbasin and wall mounted basin mixer, wall hung toilet, walk-in shower with concealed shower valves.

Architect's house and garden in Central Bristol

DHV Architects

Will Goddard
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a wall-mount sink, green floor and a hinged shower door.

AM Home | Appartamento 80mq

DBmLab Architects

I colori tenui dei rivestimenti vogliono far risaltare l'articolato decoro che caratterizza la pavimentazione, realizzata con cementine esagonali dal colore verde scuro. Foto by Laura Larmo

Woolsey Canyon Custom Home

Built Solid Custom Homes

Master Bathroom With corner Bathtub. Granite shower and broken granite back splash on tub.
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, green floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Less is More Bathroom

Enduring Domain Architecture

This little house still has a shower and bath - with a private backyard view.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, green floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Queen Anne Cottage

Gill Design Co.

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Nashville with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Wimmers

WendMill Designs

Custom linen closet behind the studs
Inspiration for a small eclectic master bathroom in Baltimore with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, green floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Harvest Heights

steelehouse

Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Perth with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Colour Pop House

MOOi Architecture

The family bathroom remodel delivered a daring and bold transformation of the existing space. The feature flamingo wallpaper is a quirky and playful, the hue from the flamingos reflected in the custom painted, fuchsia pink roll-top bath.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Green Floor

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.