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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.

Driftwood, Paynesville

Rikki-Jo Photography

Rikki-Jo Photography
This is an example of an eclectic master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an open shower, black and white tile, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

White & Turqoise

QURES Bathrooms

Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Manchester with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

ЖК ВТБ Арена Парк

VM vitruvianman

Ванная комната - керамогранит, стекло, покраска, МДФ панели, зеркало - квартира в ЖК ВТБ Арена Парк
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Moscow with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

A Master Bath and Guest Bathroom Remodel in Estero, FL

Progressive Design Build

With practical purpose in mind, the master bathroom was custom-designed with his and her floating vanities from Dura Supreme in sustainable bamboo. A functional above-counter storage tower eliminates the need to bend down for access. Complimenting the cabinets, we chose black hardware resembling a Japanese pagoda roof, Brittanica Gold Cambria countertops, and black and gold leaf vanity lights by Ferguson.

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!
Photo 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.

Balham House

Nicola Holden Designs

The previous owners had already converted the second bedroom into a large bathroom, but the use of space was terrible, and the colour scheme was drab and uninspiring. The clients wanted a space that reflected their love of colour and travel, taking influences from around the globe. They also required better storage as the washing machine needed to be accommodated within the space. And they were keen to have both a modern freestanding bath and a large walk-in shower, and they wanted the room to feel cosy rather than just full of hard surfaces. This is the main bathroom in the house, and they wanted it to make a statement, but with a fairly tight budget!

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.

Wallpaper Bath with walk-in Shower

Florida Design Works

Can you believe the wall in this bath is wallpaper? WOW. The hex floor in this bath is from Florida Tile's Earthstone Fossil line in cool hex.
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

The Colony Project

Hudson + Bloum Design

Lucy Call
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Ancaster Craftsman

K West Images, Interior and Garden Photography

Photo: ©Kelly Horkoff, K West Images www.kwestimages.com
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black and white tile, an open shower, a drop-in sink and multi-coloured walls.

Ultra modern Mosman home project

JG Bathroom Renovations

Ultra modern bathroom design project
Expansive modern 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Walthamstow Village (ugly house to lovely house)

Studio Fabbri

Reconfiguration of a dilapidated bathroom and separate toilet in a Victorian house in Walthamstow village. The original toilet was situated straight off of the landing space and lacked any privacy as it opened onto the landing. The original bathroom was separate from the WC with the entrance at the end of the landing. To get to the rear bedroom meant passing through the bathroom which was not ideal. The layout was reconfigured to create a family bathroom which incorporated a walk-in shower where the original toilet had been and freestanding bath under a large sash window. The new bathroom is slightly slimmer than the original this is to create a short corridor leading to the rear bedroom. The ceiling was removed and the joists exposed to create the feeling of a larger space. A rooflight sits above the walk-in shower and the room is flooded with natural daylight. Hanging plants are hung from the exposed beams bringing nature and a feeling of calm tranquility into the space.

Elsternwick Ensuite

Kat’s Plumbing Co.

Two bathroom projects were completed for this client, both emanating class and sophistication and both on the second level of an exisiting 1990s house. In-wall cisterns and high-end tap ware & fixtures from Reece Plumbing were installed. The tile colours and sizes working perfectly together, framing both wet areas.

Hamburg, NY - Addition, Kitchen and Bathroom

Kaz Home Improvements

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Austin, Texas | Avalon - Classic Villanova Owner's Bathroom

Brightland Homes

Inspiration for a large master bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Сияние Авроры - фото реализации

Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"

Ванная при спальне совмещает в себе мужское и женское начало. Нежность светло-лиловых матовых стен оттеняется глянцевым блеском изумрудной плитки Equipe. Идея природной гармонии раскрывается в используемых материалах: мрамор на полу и стенах, деревянные фасады тумбы, бетонная раковина. Мы нашли баланс между брутальностью и изысканностью. Заказчики привыкли умываться вдвоем, поэтому предусмотрены 2 смесителя и увеличенная по ширине раковина.

Highview

Timothy Godbold Ltd

Rikki Snyder
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

KBDi QLD Finalist 2023 - Small Bathroom

Interior Design By Jo

To meet the client‘s brief and maintain the character of the house it was decided to retain the existing timber framed windows and VJ timber walling above tiles. The client loves green and yellow, so a patterned floor tile including these colours was selected, with two complimentry subway tiles used for the walls up to the picture rail. The feature green tile used in the back of the shower. A playful bold vinyl wallpaper was installed in the bathroom and above the dado rail in the toilet. The corner back to wall bath, brushed gold tapware and accessories, wall hung custom vanity with Davinci Blanco stone bench top, teardrop clearstone basin, circular mirrored shaving cabinet and antique brass wall sconces finished off the look. The picture rail in the high section was painted in white to match the wall tiles and the above VJ‘s were painted in Dulux Triamble to match the custom vanity 2 pak finish. This colour framed the small room and with the high ceilings softened the space and made it more intimate. The timber window architraves were retained, whereas the architraves around the entry door were painted white to match the wall tiles. The adjacent toilet was changed to an in wall cistern and pan with tiles, wallpaper, accessories and wall sconces to match the bathroom Overall, the design allowed open easy access, modernised the space and delivered the wow factor that the client was seeking.

Williamstown // Extension & Renovation

Aligned Building

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, pink tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.