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

56th Street Project

Restor Homes

Edina Master bathroom renovation
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

An eclectic contemporary home

Kaiko Design Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic kids bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Classic Bathrooom Renovation

Stojakovic Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ranelagh Bathroom

Lisa Melvin Design

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in West Midlands with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, an open shower, subway tile and beige floor.

The Saxony

Sarah Tombaugh Architect

Jon Shireman Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and black floor.

Morrison Sutton Guest Bathroom Remodel

Holly Viane Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Broad Ripple Bungalow

WERK | Building Modern

Open concept Master Bathroom opens to bedroom in foreground and master closet beyond via sliding barn doors - Interior Architecture: HAUS | Architecture + BRUSFO - Construction Management: WERK - Photo: HAUS | Architecture

Springfield Avenue Project

Kara Theresa LLC

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and black floor.

Bridgeport Addition

James Montana Custom Home Design

Dark tones contrast with bright trim in this master suite addition. The bathroom boasts an infinity shower and soaker tub, along with subway tile accents.

Bridgeport Addition

James Montana Custom Home Design

Dark tones contrast with bright trim in this master suite addition. The bathroom boasts an infinity shower and soaker tub, along with subway tile accents.

Park Hill Master Bath

Alter Design Build

Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel Venic Beach

CentrePoint Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Boerum Hill Townhouse Master Bathroom

General Assembly

The master bathroom in this Brooklyn townhouse contrasts black and white materials to create a bright and open space. White subway tiles line the walls and tub, while black floor tile covers the floor. Black shower fixtures and a black faucet pop in the space and help to keep things modern. A walnut vanity is topped with a concrete countertop. Photo by Charlie Bennet

ORLANDO BUNGALOW - BEFORE & AFTER

Brian Spain, REALTOR • LAKESIDE REALTY

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Black and White Bathroom

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Reconstructed early 21st century bathroom which pays homage to the historical craftsman style home which it inhabits. Chrome fixtures pronounce themselves from the sleek wainscoting subway tile while the hexagonal mosaic flooring balances the brightness of the space with a pleasing texture.

Graffiti House

Durack Architects

Photo of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, subway tile, limestone floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Quail's End at Joshua Tree

Julia Chasman Design

Master Bathroom Custom open walk-in shower with stationary glass, featuring shower bench and two niches Pedestal sink, with subway tile backsplash with diamond decos. The cactus wallpaper is the star here, along with a vintage medicine cabinet, and a 60's style leaf-pattered sconce over the sink. Turkish bath towels bought in Marrakech fill out the mix. Walk-in shower with stationary glass panel. Shower bench out of sight, and shower niche. Moroccan decor pieces. Photo by Bret Gum for Flea Market Decor Magazine

Corona Del Mar Modern

maison blue design group

Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Industrial Farmhouse

Nelson Builders

The beautiful master bath of this Cherrydale home by Nelson Builders features shiplap accents and a huge walk in, subway-tile, shower. The fixtures are accented in polished chrome and add a clean, modern feel to this farmhouse bathroom.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Subway Tile

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.