Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Naremburn

Sartorial Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation

Designtank

Transitional kids bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Ensuite with a View

Element Design Studio

Enjoying the benefits of privacy with a soak in the stone bath with views through the large window, or connect directly with nature with a soak on the bath deck. The open double shower provides an easy to clean and contemporary space.

Mohilla

Kaamer Design

This is an example of a contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Watsonia Bathroom

GDP Interior Design

Ample light with custom skylight. Hand made timber vanity and recessed shaving cabinet with gold tapware and accessories. Bath and shower niche with mosaic tiles vertical stack brick bond gloss

Harbourview House

Penman Brown Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Bilambil

neil design

The clear glass shower screen has black fittings to match the tapware and prevents splash onto the vanity zone. The side to the wall bath provides the style of a freestanding bath, without the required floor area.

34 Marine Terrace, Sorrento

Navigate Bathrooms

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hampton Home

Hezzelic Homes

Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, yellow benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Glebe Home Studio

McGarry Constructions Pty Limited

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with an alcove shower, beige walls, a wall-mount sink, beige floor, an open shower, a niche and a single vanity.

The Sanctuary

User

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathrooms

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Brisbane with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Matraville Renovation

Clinton Built Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Peregian Beach Shack

BeKKa Design

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Sunshine Coast with blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower and a vessel sink.

Chantilly Close, Benowa Waters

BJF Joinery

Jaime and Nathan have been chipping away at turning their home into their dream. We worked very closely with this couple and they have had a great input with the design and colors selection of their kitchen, vanities and walk in robe. Being a busy couple with young children, they needed a kitchen that was functional and as much storage as possible. Clever use of space and hardware has helped us maximize the storage and the layout is perfect for a young family with an island for the kids to sit at and do their homework whilst the parents are cooking and getting dinner ready.

Iona Street, Black Rock

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri
Design ideas for an expansive beach style 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Wattle House | Malvern

Catnik Design Studio

Ensuite bathroom Caesarstone bench top Tasmanian Oak vanity with 2 drawers Hansgrohe tap ware Caroma wall hung toilet suite Photography by Arch Imagery

Knockdown Rebuild - Croydon

User

Contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Albert Park Residence

Seamless Surfaces

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, a curbless shower, black tile, an integrated sink, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower

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.