Patterned Tile floor with built in corner shower seat Green Subway tile wall and white back shower niche Brushed Gold Twin Shower Raked timber ceiling painted white and the wall above the picture rail painted in Dulux Triamble to match the vanity.

Arcadia Art House

Paro Home

Small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, pink tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Elwood House

Architest Pty Ltd

Hand Selected Italian marble was handout to match tile sizes for this beautiful guest bathroom. Brass taps and quartzite bench tops replicate the scheme through from the renovated kitchen and a round brass mirror and brass wall scones complete this exceptional space.

Bathrooms by Fratantoni Design

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

A Master Suite Addition PLUS

IMPROVE or MOVE

Water closet
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

A Master Suite Addition PLUS

IMPROVE or MOVE

Shower bench seating
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

A Bath with a View

Infinity Construction, llc.

Can I get a little peace and quiet now
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Other with an open shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, open cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops and white benchtops.

Modern Luxe Bachelor Bungalow

SHIALICE

Porcelain "Rombo" tile from Walk-on Tile Floor to ceiling glass walk-in shower
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls and porcelain floors.

Ivanhoe Home - Bathroom

smarterBATHROOMS+

The clients wants a tile that looked like ink, which resulted in them choosing stunning navy blue tiles which had a very long lead time so the project was scheduled around the arrival of the tiles. Our designer also designed the tiles to be laid in a diamond pattern and to run seamlessly into the 6×6 tiles above which is an amazing feature to the space. The other main feature of the design was the arch mirrors which extended above the picture rail, accentuate the high of the ceiling and reflecting the pendant in the centre of the room. The bathroom also features a beautiful custom-made navy blue vanity to match the tiles with an abundance of storage for the client’s children, a curvaceous freestanding bath, which the navy tiles are the perfect backdrop to as well as a luxurious open shower.

Emperor Hotel Qianmen

asap/ adam sokol architecture practice

Inspiration for a large asian master bathroom in New York with an open shower, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

CHIC PARTAGÉ

MIINT - design d’espace & décoration

Réhabilitation complète d’un appartement T4 en un T5 tout confort. L’étude de MIINT a permis de transformer la salle à manger existante en chambre insonorisée et d’implanter une deuxième salle de bains, indispensable pour une colocation de 4 personnes. Une ambiance chic et feutrée distingue dorénavant ce bien immobilier pour le plaisir des locataires.

Timber-Lantern House

Mcmahon and Nerlich

Ensuite bathing , contemplation and meditation. The bath was selected with curved ends to nestle into the curved feature wall, which splits at a different radius to become a shower shelf.

A Spa at Home

Rochon New York

Feel like a movie star in this elegant master bathroom - open shower, custom-made Rochon vanity, freestanding tub!
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in New York with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, black benchtops and a double vanity.

Notting Hill Upper Maisonette

Barlow & Barlow Design

Ensuite bathroom with putty metro tiles and toucan wallpaper with custom Barlow & Barlow sink
Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in London with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, pink tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and an open shower.

Kenthurst - Master Ensuite

Patterson Built Pty Ltd

Expansive modern master bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

AS Villa

Ricken Desai Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary kids bathroom in Hyderabad with multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower and multi-coloured walls.

Relaxed Coastal Bathroom - Skennars Head

Northern Rivers Bathroom Renovations

A Relaxed Coastal Bathroom showcasing a sage green subway tiled feature wall combined with a white ripple wall tile and a light terrazzo floor tile. This family-friendly bathroom uses brushed copper tapware from ABI Interiors throughout and features a rattan wall hung vanity with a stone top and an above counter vessel basin. An arch mirror and niche beside the vanity wall complements this user-friendly bathroom. A freestanding bathtub always gives a luxury look to any bathroom and completes this coastal relaxed family bathroom.

Arcadia Art House

Paro Home

This is an example of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, black floor, an open shower, orange benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

A Hint of Coastal Elegance

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designed by Amy Coslet & Sherri DuPont Photography by Lori Hamilton
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean master bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Multi-coloured Walls

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.