Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Shoreditch Penthouse

HouseUP

Trendy bathroom with open shower. Crafted tape with copper pipes made onsite Ciment spanish floor tiles
Mid-sized industrial bathroom in London with open cabinets, an open shower, grey walls, cement tiles, grey floor, an open shower and a trough sink.

Compact Modern Bath

studio | TRACE, pllc

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with open cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, an open shower, grey floor, gray tile and engineered quartz benchtops.

Chateau on Central - The Beth

AFT Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Terrazzo tiled, light and airy ensuite

My Bespoke Room

The combination of light colours, natural materials and natural light from the skylight creates a beautiful and calming atmosphere. The light and airy feel of this bathroom design is perfect for small spaces, as it creates the illusion of more room.

Class and elegance | 183 MQ

Claudia Castelli Architetto

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with grey floor, open cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Hollywood Hills Writer's retreat

Michelle Ruben Interior Design

Large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, open cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, cement tile, concrete floors, concrete benchtops and an open shower.

Fulham - Contemporary

Burbeck Interiors ltd

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in London with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, medium wood cabinets, an open shower and white tile.

Villa moderne - Marrakech

Demeure Design

Contemporary style bathroom of modern family residence in Marrakech, Morocco.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, marble floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Forest Park Home

Bright Designlab

Calacatta shower and Master bath
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, black and white tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, an undermount tub and an open shower.

Appartamento 60

User

Serena Eller
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Rome with open cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, marble, yellow walls, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, black floor and a sliding shower screen.

140 Forest Avenue

Monique Varsames Design, LLC

All Interior selections/finishes by Monique Varsames Furniture staged by Stage to Show Photos by Frank Ambrosiono
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in New York with open cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink and marble benchtops.

NYC - Jersey City

Build Now NYC

Photo of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, an integrated sink, subway tile and black floor.

21st Century Redwood Contemporary

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Bathroom.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a freestanding tub, an open shower, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

The Weston

Clark & Co Homes

Doug Petersen Photography
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Boise with an undermount sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and a two-piece toilet.

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.

a house in a garden

Brennan + Company Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, stone slab, a shower curtain, multi-coloured floor and open cabinets.

Menuiserie sur mesure dans un appartement de caractère - Projet Taillade

Mon Concept Habitation

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Tropical Outdoor Bath

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

The master bathroom's outdoor shower is a natural garden escape. The natural stone tub is nestled in the tropical landscaping and complements the stone pavers on the floor. The wall mount shower head is a waterfall built into the lava rock privacy walls. A teak stool sits beside the tub for easy placement of towels and shampoos. The master bathroom opens to the outdoor shower through a full height glass door and the indoor shower's glass wall connect the two spaces seamlessly.

Urban Loft Bathroom

DEZINE INC

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Houston with an open shower, brown tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, brown walls, brown benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and an Open Shower

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.