Renovation and expansion of a 1930s-era classic. Buying an old house can be daunting. But with careful planning and some creative thinking, phasing the improvements helped this family realize their dreams over time. The original International Style house was built in 1934 and had been largely untouched except for a small sunroom addition. Phase 1 construction involved opening up the interior and refurbishing all of the finishes. Phase 2 included a sunroom/master bedroom extension, renovation of an upstairs bath, a complete overhaul of the landscape and the addition of a swimming pool and terrace. And thirteen years after the owners purchased the home, Phase 3 saw the addition of a completely private master bedroom & closet, an entry vestibule and powder room, and a new covered porch.

Girdwood Cabin

Z Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, an undermount sink, a drop-in tub, concrete floors, stainless steel benchtops, an open shower, porcelain tile, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Kew - bathroom & WIR

smarterBATHROOMS+

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, cement tile, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops and white benchtops.

Industrial Condo- #8753

Cherry City Interiors & Design

Bathroom tile provided by Cherry City Interiors & Design
Photo of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Portland with an integrated sink, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, concrete floors, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and stainless steel benchtops.

Yerger Residence

Chen + Suchart Studio

A stainless steel counter and undermount sink provide contrast to the wenge cabinet for this exercise bathroom. A floating mirror with hidden lighting provides room and ambient light for the space. A steam shower and shower complete this exercise bathroom. Timmerman Photography - Bill Timmerman

Suite Sea

Susanna Cots

Mauricio Fuertes | Susanna Cots Interior Design
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Barcelona with open cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, black tile, a wall-mount sink, stainless steel benchtops and black benchtops.

Knoxville Whole House Audio/Video

Safe n' Sound Creative Technologies

Jay Inman
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with a console sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Baths

Antarya Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Northcote Residence

Wolveridge Architects

Photographer: Derek Swalwell
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white tile, subway tile, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, stainless steel benchtops, brick floors, an alcove tub, a trough sink, red floor and an open shower.

HYK House

asap/ adam sokol architecture practice

entry view
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an open shower, black walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, stainless steel benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity and exposed beam.

Buderim Renovation

Coastal Style Constructions

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, an open shower, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, beige tile and an open shower.

HYK House

asap/ adam sokol architecture practice

entry view
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an open shower, black walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, stainless steel benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity and exposed beam.

Desert Homes

HOME AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES / ANDY CANADA

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops and an open shower.

NYC Loft

2D3D Design, Inc.

Rosanne Percivalle
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with an open shower, gray tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet and stone tile.

House 2 - Mammoth Lakes

Cheng Design

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Bathroom featuring Stainless Steel Trough Sink, Mammoth Lakes home The entry way is the focal point of this mountain home, with a pared concrete wall leading you into a "decompression" chamber as foyer - a place to shed your coat and come in from the cold in the filtered light of the stacked-glass skylight. The earthy, contemporary look and feel of the exterior is further played upon once inside the residence, as the open-plan spaces reflect solid, substantial lines. Concrete, flagstone, stainless steel and zinc are warmed with the coupling of maple cabinetry and muted color palette throughout the living spaces. Photography: Matthew Millman

Industrial Condo- #8753

Cherry City Interiors & Design

Bathroom tile provided by Cherry City Interiors & Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, concrete floors and black cabinets.

Kew - bathroom & WIR

smarterBATHROOMS+

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, cement tile, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops and white benchtops.

Interior Doors - Bathroom & Laundry Room

ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers

Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Masonite Bathroom Door - 2 panels, Angled, Bathroom, Beauty, bty, Interior, Molded Panel, MPS, Roman Elevations Design Solutions by Myers is the go-to inspirational, high-end showroom for the best in cabinetry, flooring, window and door design. Visit our showroom with your architect, contractor or designer to explore the brands and products that best reflects your personal style. We can assist in product selection, in-home measurements, estimating and design, as well as providing referrals to professional remodelers and designers.

OKM

Kotaro Ide / ARTechnic architects

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Tokyo Suburbs with a corner tub, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, stainless steel benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

House in the Bush

CplusC Architects + Builders

Inspiration for a tropical master bathroom in Sydney with a drop-in tub, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Stainless Steel 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.