Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Ensuite

Atlas Architects

Situated along the coastal foreshore of Inverloch surf beach, this 7.4 star energy efficient home represents a lifestyle change for our clients. ‘’The Nest’’, derived from its nestled-among-the-trees feel, is a peaceful dwelling integrated into the beautiful surrounding landscape. Inspired by the quintessential Australian landscape, we used rustic tones of natural wood, grey brickwork and deep eucalyptus in the external palette to create a symbiotic relationship between the built form and nature. The Nest is a home designed to be multi purpose and to facilitate the expansion and contraction of a family household. It integrates users with the external environment both visually and physically, to create a space fully embracive of nature.

Westview Cliffside

Shoberg Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black tile, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops and white walls.

Ross - Master Bath

ULAH Interiors + Design

We took a tiny outdated bathroom and doubled the width of it by taking the unused dormers on both sides that were just dead space. We completely updated it with contrasting herringbone tile and gave it a modern masculine and timeless vibe. This bathroom features a custom solid walnut cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

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.

Issaquah Bathroom Remodel

Rainier Custom Homes

This master bath layout was large, but awkward, with faux Grecian columns flanking a huge corner tub. He prefers showers; she always bathes. This traditional bath had an outdated appearance and had not worn well over time. The owners sought a more personalized and inviting space with increased functionality. The new design provides a larger shower, free-standing tub, increased storage, a window for the water-closet and a large combined walk-in closet. This contemporary spa-bath offers a dedicated space for each spouse and tremendous storage. The white dimensional tile catches your eye – is it wallpaper OR tile? You have to see it to believe!

En Suite bathroom design in Pierrefonds, Quebec

Versa Style Design

The client wanted a spa-like elegant En Suite bathroom with no bath and an extra long walk-in glass shower. The first thing we changed was the bathroom door (always in the way) to a practical hide-away pocket door. We designed a custom wall-mounted vanity and linen closet, recommended all the tiles, plumbing, decoration, colour palette and finishes as well as the lighting. The floors are heated for greater comfort.

Transitional Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Guest Bathrooms

Mariano & Co., LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Prairie Village Home Renovation

Faust Construction

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Triple Bathroom Remodel - Escondido

Teknik Design & Remodeling

This picture shows the custom glass shower enclosure (we had them replace one panel which is missing from the shot). You'll notice an extra large shower footprint, pebble shower pan tile, and a pairing of both traditional shower head and a shower head on a slider bar.

Bathroom Remodel in PVE

BMV Construction

Master bathroom remodeled, unique custom one-piece wall mounted vanity with white quartz
Large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Coastal Condo guest bathroom

Correa Creative LLC

Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

J & K Master Bath Renovation

Black Gold Contractors LLC

Nice, open, clean and sleek design.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Alder Vanity with Cement Floor Tile

KraftMaster Renovations

Fun floor tiles can really bring a bathroom together! Photography by VLG Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, cement tiles, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Calvert

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Vancouver with grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Nelson House

Keenan Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Master Shower Tile Flooring in Rancho Santa Fe Bathroom Remodel

Classic Home Improvements

These beautiful bathrooms located in Rancho Santa Fe were in need of a major upgrade. Once having dated dark cabinets, the desired bright design was wanted. Beautiful white cabinets with modern pulls and classic faucets complete the double vanity. The shower with long subway tiles and black grout! Colored grout is a trend and it looks fantastic in this bathroom. The walk in shower has beautiful tiles and relaxing shower heads. Both of these bathrooms look fantastic and look modern and complementary to the home.

Bathroom in Blue

De Meza + Architecture

An Architect's bathroom added to the top floor of a beautiful home. Clean lines and cool colors are employed to create a perfect balance of soft and hard. Tile work and cabinetry provide great contrast and ground the space. Photographer: Dean Birinyi

Melshire Master Suite

Alair Homes Plano

This once dated master suite is now a bright and eclectic space with influence from the homeowners travels abroad. We transformed their overly large bathroom with dysfunctional square footage into cohesive space meant for luxury. We created a large open, walk in shower adorned by a leathered stone slab. The new master closet is adorned with warmth from bird wallpaper and a robin's egg blue chest. We were able to create another bedroom from the excess space in the redesign. The frosted glass french doors, blue walls and special wall paper tie into the feel of the home. In the bathroom, the Bain Ultra freestanding tub below is the focal point of this new space. We mixed metals throughout the space that just work to add detail and unique touches throughout. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Quartzite Benchtops

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.