The narrow, small space in this Winnipeg bathroom was one of the projects biggest interior design challenges. Every element including fixtures, handles, color palette and flooring were chosen to accentuate the length of the bathroom. A narrow, elongated shower was designed so there was no need for a glass shower door. Custom built niches for shampoos and soaps, as well as a bench were installed. A unique channel drain system was designed it was all surrounded by specially selected tiles in the earth tone color palette. The end wall was constructed to allow for built in open shelving for storage and esthetic appeal. Cabinets were custom built for the narrow space and long handle pulls were chose to perpetuate the overall design.

Complete Remodel on Keenan Court

K&M Flooring

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

San Elijo Hills remodel - Master Bathroom

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beautiful master bathroom combines high end marble with hard wearing porcelain tile to create a sanctuary to relax in. A large free standing soaking tub with custom tub filler is just one of the show pieces in this spa like bathroom. The large over-sized shower with a rain head, hand held and bench seat is every women, and man's dream. Plenty of space for toiletries in the shower niche and tons of storage in the his and her vanity. This bathroom received an updated layout that now functions better and feels larger.

Yountville Farmhouse

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Located on a serene country lane in an exclusive neighborhood near the village of Yountville. This contemporary 7352 +/-sq. ft. farmhouse combines sophisticated contemporary style with time-honored sensibilities. Pool, fire-pit and bocce court. 2 acre, including a Cabernet vineyard. We designed all of the interior floor plan layout, finishes, fittings, and consulted on the exterior building finishes.

Minneapolis Transitional

Filament Lighting & Home

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Master Bathroom

The Salamander Company LLC.

Walk in shower in master bathroom with custom ceramic and glass tile. Custom cherry cabinetry with vessel sink and soapstone counter.
Contemporary master bathroom in Albuquerque with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls and concrete floors.

Suite Six

Fowlkes Studio

Brandon Webster Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and an open shower.

Laguna Niguel Master Bath Remodel

Dunlevie Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, an undermount sink, an open shower, soapstone benchtops, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Collombatti Farm House Bathroom Renovation NSW 2440

The Renovation Broker

Contemporary farm house renovation.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, green benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Cook

Malcolm Davis Architecture

The Cook house at The Sea Ranch was designed to meet the needs of an active family with two young children, who wanted to take full advantage of coastal living. As The Sea Ranch reaches full build-out, the major design challenge is to create a sense of shelter and privacy amid an expansive meadow and between neighboring houses. A T-shaped floor plan was positioned to take full advantage of unobstructed ocean views and create sheltered outdoor spaces . Windows were positioned to let in maximum natural light, capture ridge and ocean views , while minimizing the sight of nearby structures and roadways from the principle spaces. The interior finishes are simple and warm, echoing the surrounding natural beauty. Scuba diving, hiking, and beach play meant a significant amount of sand would accompany the family home from their outings, so the architect designed an outdoor shower and an adjacent mud room to help contain the outdoor elements. Durable finishes such as the concrete floors are up to the challenge. The home is a tranquil vessel that cleverly accommodates both active engagement and calm respite from a busy weekday schedule.

Weekend Getaway - Bathroom and Laundry - Leland, Michigan

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

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.

Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. Project involved expanding the space to almost three times the original square footage, which resulted in the attractive exterior rock wall becoming a feature interior wall in the bathroom, accenting the stunning copper soaking bathtub. A two tone brick floor in a herringbone pattern compliments the variations of color on the interior rock and log walls. A large picture window near the copper bathtub allows for an unrestricted view to the farmland. The walk in shower walls are porcelain tiles and the floor and seat in the shower are finished with tumbled glass mosaic penny tile. His and hers vanities feature soapstone counters and open shelving for storage. Concrete framed mirrors are set above each vanity and the hand blown glass and concrete pendants compliment one another. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB

Stenger '56

Rick & Cindy Black Architects

Leonid Furmansky
This is an example of a small midcentury bathroom in Austin with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

3350 Serra Road

Burdge & Associates Architects

Modern bathroom by Burdge Architects and Associates in Malibu, CA. Berlyn Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, slate floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Tiburon Ridge Modern Rustic

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Beautiful Zen Bath - Floating Vanity with Granite Sink

Urbana Design Studio

Beautiful Zen Bathroom inspired by Japanese Wabi Sabi principles. This bathroom remodel includes a custom milled floating Koa bathroom vanity with two drawers. Stunning 12 x 24 tiles from Walker Zanger cover the walls floor to ceiling. The floor is completely waterproofed and covered with Basalt stepping stones surrounded by river rock. The bathroom is completed with a Stone Forest vessel sink and Grohe plumbing fixtures. The recessed shelf has recessed lighting that runs from the vanity into the shower area. Photo by Shannon Demma

Farmhouse

DRGDesigns, LLC

Lisa Usher Photography
Country master bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Complete Remodel on Keenan Court

K&M Flooring

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

672 Pacific View

Tourmaline Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Soapstone 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.