© Paul Bardagjy Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Austin with mosaic tile, an open shower, an undermount sink, grey walls, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile floors, gray tile, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets and brown benchtops.

Hope Alexander, Hope Builds

Peter Christiansen Valli

Peter Christiansen Valli
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with blue tile, an open shower, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, a wall-mount sink and blue floor.

3 Palms - Master Bath Wet Room

Real Estate Judge

Midcentury Modern Master Bathroom - Wet Room/Shower
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Phoenix with an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, mosaic tile floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

The Cat's Meow

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This master bath remodel is the cat's meow for more than one reason! The materials in the room are soothing and give a nice vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. We completed a kitchen remodel for this client a few years’ ago and were delighted when she contacted us for help with her master bath! The bathroom was fine but was lacking in interesting design elements, and the shower was very small. We started by eliminating the shower curb which allowed us to enlarge the footprint of the shower all the way to the edge of the bathtub, creating a modified wet room. The shower is pitched toward a linear drain so the water stays in the shower. A glass divider allows for the light from the window to expand into the room, while a freestanding tub adds a spa like feel. The radiator was removed and both heated flooring and a towel warmer were added to provide heat. Since the unit is on the top floor in a multi-unit building it shares some of the heat from the floors below, so this was a great solution for the space. The custom vanity includes a spot for storing styling tools and a new built in linen cabinet provides plenty of the storage. The doors at the top of the linen cabinet open to stow away towels and other personal care products, and are lighted to ensure everything is easy to find. The doors below are false doors that disguise a hidden storage area. The hidden storage area features a custom litterbox pull out for the homeowner’s cat! Her kitty enters through the cutout, and the pull out drawer allows for easy clean ups. The materials in the room – white and gray marble, charcoal blue cabinetry and gold accents – have a vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. Polished nickel fixtures and hardware add sparkle, while colorful artwork adds some life to the space.

Urban Mountain Style

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Urban cabin lifestyle. It will be compact, light-filled, clever, practical, simple, sustainable, and a dream to live in. It will have a well designed floor plan and beautiful details to create everyday astonishment. Life in the city can be both fulfilling and delightful mixed with natural materials and a touch of glamour.

A Blank Canvas

Anchor Builders

The homeowners loved the location of their small Cape Cod home, but they didn't love its limited interior space. A 10' addition along the back of the home and a brand new 2nd story gave them just the space they needed. With a classy monotone exterior and a welcoming front porch, this remodel is a refined example of a transitional style home. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders Photos by Andrea Rugg Photography

Emser Tile Lucente Stone Blend Circle Glass Mosaic Ambrato

Qualityflooring4less.com

Emser Tile Lucente Stone Blend Circle Glass Mosaic Ambrato is a gorgeous and luxurious glass mosaic, perfect for bathrooms.
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Castro Street Residence

Nick Noyes Architecture

Photography by Bruce Damonte
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, an open shower, mosaic tile floors, an open shower and marble.

The Cat's Meow

TKS Design Group

Glenwild Bathroom Renovation

SABi iNTERIORS

This master bathroom was VERY tiny and dated. Our goal was to create a more open space that is light, classic, chic, and functional without demoing walls and staying within a budget. The glass shower wall helped to create the illusion of more space.

Perfect Harmony

ZEN Associates, Inc.

Maxwell MacKenzie
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bathrooms

21st Century Tile

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Milwaukee with an open shower, beige tile, blue tile, brown tile, gray tile, green tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Portage Bay

Heliotrope Architects

Photo Credit: Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in Seattle with a japanese tub, an open shower, white tile, stone tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and an open shower.

Transitional Bathroom

Gabrielle Raven Interiors

This is an apartment bathroom that lacks any light or window so I kept everything simple and mirrored the wall; earthtone marble mosaics and warm walnut with white caesarstone countertops help streamline and enlarge the space. The glass and mirror plays off light.

Minneapolis Victorian Bathroom Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Bathroom remodel. Photo credit to Hannah Lloyd.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bollingwood House

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

Renovation and expansion of a 1930s-era classic. Buying an old house can be daunting. But with careful planning and some creative thinking, phasing the improvements helped this family realize their dreams over time. The original International Style house was built in 1934 and had been largely untouched except for a small sunroom addition. Phase 1 construction involved opening up the interior and refurbishing all of the finishes. Phase 2 included a sunroom/master bedroom extension, renovation of an upstairs bath, a complete overhaul of the landscape and the addition of a swimming pool and terrace. And thirteen years after the owners purchased the home, Phase 3 saw the addition of a completely private master bedroom & closet, an entry vestibule and powder room, and a new covered porch.

Beautiful Bathroom renovation

M&M Interiors

the client decided to eliminate the bathtub and install a large shower with partial fixed shower glass instead of a shower door
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Jennifer Muirhead Interiors

Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Full flat refurbishment - Italian style

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Everything looking all white and beautiful. These shower components were strategically place to maximize space for a perfect shower time.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, brown cabinets, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Palm Beach Condo Remodel- Oasis

Glynn Builders

(c) Jessica Klewicki Glynn
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Miami with an open shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Mosaic Tile Floors

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.