Lori Newcomer
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile and porcelain floors.

VIA MEDIA

Allison Jaffe Interior Design LLC

Brio Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an open shower, gray tile and stone tile.

Wet Area Shower & Tub

Chen Gallagher Interior Design

Catherine Chen Gallagher
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, white walls and marble floors.

Manhattan Beach, Part One

Anna Design LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

The Cube House

Canvas Homes

Photography by Luke Potter
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Sandy Ridge

User

Glen Doone Phototagraphy
Inspiration for a small industrial bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, quartzite benchtops, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, black floor and an open shower.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

The serene guest suite in this lovely home has breathtaking views from the third floor. Blue skies abound and on a clear day the Denver skyline is visible. The lake that is visible from the windows is Chatfield Reservoir, that is often dotted with sailboats during the summer months. This comfortable suite boasts an upholstered king-sized bed with luxury linens, a full-sized dresser and a swivel chair for reading or taking in the beautiful views. The opposite side of the room features an on-suite bar with a wine refrigerator, sink and a coffee center. The adjoining bath features a jetted shower and a stylish floating vanity. This guest suite was designed to double as a second primary suite for the home, should the need ever arise.

2020 {Fort Worth, TX}

Salcedo Homes

{Custom Home} 5,660 SqFt 1 Acre Modern Farmhouse 6 Bedroom 6 1/2 bath Media Room Game Room Study Huge Patio 3 car Garage Wrap-Around Front Porch Pool . . . #vistaranch #fortworthbuilder #texasbuilder #modernfarmhouse #texasmodern #texasfarmhouse #fortworthtx #blackandwhite #salcedohomes

Friendship Renovation

Katy Popple Design

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

5-star Baths

Drab to Fab Decorating

Drab to Fab Decorating- Guest Bathroom shower
Small traditional master bathroom in Indianapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Merano

Designology Studio LLC

Lindsey Drewes
Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Three Home Spec. Build

J Hill Interiors

J Hill Interiors was brought on to this project to select all construction materials, lighting, flooring, cabinetry, finishes and paint colors for all three homes. We worked alongside the developers and contractors by providing all material and finish schedules, floor plans and elevations to implement the design. Photographer: Andy McRory

Salle de Bain/Bathroom Rosemont

Le Groupe SP Reno Urbaine Inc.

Sylviane Robini
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Montreal with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, an open shower, gray tile and porcelain tile.

Springhill Residence

Studio Architects

Inspiration for a large master bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

Ajax Place Retro

Eisenmann Architecture

This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Prairie Hills Custom

Huffman Custom Homes

Primary bathroom with double sinks, walk-in shower and luxury tub with tile accent wall.
Large country bathroom in Oklahoma City with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black and white tile, glass tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

2018 Hospital Home Lottery Grand Prize Showhome

Haven & Co.

D&M Images
Photo of a small midcentury bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Beekman Creek Ranch

Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive country kids bathroom in Austin with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

1065 Cedar Lane

Pinetop Custom Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary kids bathroom in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and beige floor.

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.