A single glass panel and wide opening make getting into and out of this crisp, clean shower easy while keeping the small space from feeling closed in.

Truelove Tavertine

Zendo Renovations

Zendo Renovations, pics of two separate bathrooms and showers.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, stone tile, travertine floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Watkins Home

C Blake Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized master bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

J&J Bath remodel

Ed Saloga Design Build

Ed Saloga
Small transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Shady Side - Bathroom Remodel

TK Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

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 Other 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.

Downtown Farmhouse

Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design

Rick Pharaoh
Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Industrial Farmhouse Master Bath

User

Inspiration for a country master bathroom in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, beige walls and an open shower.

Upper St. Clair - Addition/Renovation

TK Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

The Ranch at Belt Creek

Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Warsaw Bathroom Renovation

Harwood Design Builders Ltd.

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.

Completed Projects

Hadinger Flooring

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, an open shower, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Arts and Crafts Goes Off-Grid

Meadowlark Design+Build

Natural stone featured in the master bath zero-threshold shower. Arts and Crafts style custom home designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This home is super energy efficient.

the CARR master bathroom

Greystone Kitchens

Jeff Martin
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, pebble tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Weekend Getaway - Leelanau Peninsula

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Photo 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.

Bathing Beauty

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

This contemporary master bath is as streamlined and efficient as it is elegant. Full panel porcelain shower walls and matching ceramic tile floors, Soapstone counter tops, and Basalt reconsituted veneer cabinetry by QCCI enhance the look. The only thing more beautiful is the view from the bathtub.

Oceanic Elegance

Interior 53

Tiffany Cody
Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, beige walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Modern Residential

Fox Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and an open shower.

Custom Home in Oak Grove,

Wilson Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Modern Stylish Bathroom

Tomrose Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone 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.