Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile and dark hardwood floors.

Mayes

Wendy Patrick Designs

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Daniel Island vanity w/ dark blue glass

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

Manufacturer of custom recycled glass counter tops and landscape glass aggregate. The countertops are individually handcrafted and customized, using 100% recycled glass and diverting tons of glass from our landfills. The epoxy used is Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) and emits no off gassing. The newest product base is a high density, UV protected concrete. We now have indoor and outdoor options. As with the resin, the concrete offer the same creative aspects through glass choices.

Master bathroom

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Raleigh with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Bathrooms

Modern Tile and Carpet

Accent wall in shower of multicolored glass mosaic
Design ideas for a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Miami with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls and porcelain floors.

Mayes

Wendy Patrick Designs

Large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Edens Bath

Pam Chapman Architect

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, an undermount tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Modern Meets Casual - Addition & Remodel - Master Vanity

Urbana Design Studio

Master vanity - Cherry Vanity with Vetrazzo Countertops
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Interior Remodel - Kitchen + Master Bath

Balance Dynamic Design + Drafting + Permits

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Los Gatos Second Story and New Kitchen

J. Kretschmer Architect: Art & Architecture

J Kretschmer
Transitional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile and glass tile.

John Marion 2014 HBA Parade Home

Meek's Lumber & Design Center

This is an example of a master bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower and multi-coloured walls.

Highlander

Hillcrest Builders

This home is based on the Highlander standard plan. Our Customer chose gorgeous finishes including cherry cabinets, concrete countertops, fireplace in the kitchen, and stone-to-ceiling high efficiency wood buring fireplace in the living room. We expanded the mudroom to a very generous size to accomodate our Customer's outdoor lifestyle and three dogs. The garage was increased to 3.5 with basement staircase and a separate staircase to the very expansive bonus room. Hillcrest did the entire project including landscaping and outdoor living spaces.

Micheals Way

Interior Edge

guest bath
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, marble floors, recycled glass benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Custom artistic mosaic bathroom

Simple Steps

Custom gradient with gold and counter top with mother of pearl accents. Counter color 617.
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, an open shower, beige tile, glass sheet wall, beige walls and mosaic tile floors.

Teal Master Bathroom with Open Shower

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass sheet wall, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Cotswold Country House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

Family bathroom in Cotswold Country house
Design ideas for a large country kids bathroom in Gloucestershire with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, marble, green walls, marble floors, recycled glass benchtops, beige floor, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Pebble and glass tile Bathroom Renovation

Emily Herder

The Contractor did a fabulous job on creating the alcoves and recessed pebbles in the shower. Excellent installation.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Teal Master Bathroom with Open Shower

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass sheet wall, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Pebble and glass tile Bathroom Renovation

Emily Herder

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Mayes

Wendy Patrick Designs

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Recycled Glass 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.