Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile and yellow walls.

Colorful Attic Bathroom Remodel

PARSONS CUSTOM REMODELING

Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and a two-piece toilet.

Eclectic Townhouse

gramercydesign

photography by Matthew Placek
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with a claw-foot tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, yellow floor and a hinged shower door.

44 Farview (Northshores Rehoboth Beach, DE)

Broadpoint Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls and ceramic floors.

Columbia Victorian

Bellingham Bay Builders

After many years of careful consideration and planning, these clients came to us with the goal of restoring this home’s original Victorian charm while also increasing its livability and efficiency. From preserving the original built-in cabinetry and fir flooring, to adding a new dormer for the contemporary master bathroom, careful measures were taken to strike this balance between historic preservation and modern upgrading. Behind the home’s new exterior claddings, meticulously designed to preserve its Victorian aesthetic, the shell was air sealed and fitted with a vented rainscreen to increase energy efficiency and durability. With careful attention paid to the relationship between natural light and finished surfaces, the once dark kitchen was re-imagined into a cheerful space that welcomes morning conversation shared over pots of coffee. Every inch of this historical home was thoughtfully considered, prompting countless shared discussions between the home owners and ourselves. The stunning result is a testament to their clear vision and the collaborative nature of this project. Photography by Radley Muller Photography Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services

Millstream Drive renovation

DFS Construction Inc.

Photo of a midcentury master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wood.

Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Kids' Bath #1

Great Rooms Building Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Dellmere

Hughes Design and Construction, Inc.

Large traditional master bathroom in Little Rock with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a hot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls and porcelain floors.

Arts & Crafts Addition

b Architecture Studio

Will Horne
Mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls and ceramic floors.

Von Phister House Master Bathroom

Matthew Fowler, Architect

A view of the master bath with double vanity with glass mosaic tile counter and backsplash. The vanity has two vessel sinks with wall mounted stainless steel faucets. A frosted glass partition provides privacy for the toilet area and for the open shower. The shower floor and curb are also glass mosaic tile. French doors from the shower provide views and access to the bamboo fenced outdoor shower beyond. The vanity has flat front beech door panels with stainless steel knobs.

Master Ensuite, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14

Bath House Design Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Harbour Custom Home

AR Homes by American Eagle Builders

You get mountain views from the free standing tub and total privacy in the natural stone walled shower. The stained wood details and color accents keep the space warm.

Contemporary Bathroom - Liversedge

The Home Design Studio

The bathroom features modern elements, including a white porcelain tile with mustard-yellow border, a freestanding bath with matte black fixtures, and Villeroy & Boch furnishings. Practicality combines with style through a wall-hung toilet and towel radiator. A Roman shower cubicle and Amtico flooring complete the luxurious ambiance.

Contemporary Bathroom - Liversedge

The Home Design Studio

Modern Pool House

Julia Katrine Designs

The live-edge sliding barn door is as functional as it is beautiful!
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and yellow walls.

Two-Way Mirror

KraftMaster Renovations

Huge two-way mirror separates the vanity wall and the shower wall. From one side it looks like clear glass and from the other - a mirror!
Large modern master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Outdoor Tub

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

This outdoor bathtub is the perfect tropical escape. The large natural stone tub is nestled into the tropical landscaping at the back of the his and her's outdoor showers, and carefully tucked between the two rock walls dividing the showers from the main back yard. Loose flowers float in the tub and a simple teak stool holds a fresh white towel. The black pebble pathway lined with puka pavers leads back to the showers and Master bathroom beyond.

Master Bath Design -Treasure Island, FL

KR Fritz LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile and yellow walls.

Colorful Attic Bathroom Remodel

PARSONS CUSTOM REMODELING

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and a two-piece toilet.

Venetian Blind Projects

Venetian Blind Carpet One Floor & Home

Photo of a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Yellow Walls

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.