Bathroom built-in linen closet.
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

'15 San Francisco Decorator Showcase - Karter's Bath

De Meza + Architecture

The David Hockney 1978 art piece Swimming Pool with Reflection inspired this California-cool bathroom. Watery-blue glass mosaic tile spills down the shower wall and out onto the concrete-gray tile floor in puddles. The custom back-painted glass vanity floats on the blue walls and is anchored by a chrome Kohler faucet, adding a modern sophistication to this fun space perfect for a young boy. Mariko Reed Photography

Free standing tub

Turner Development Group

Soak in the tub, check out the views
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Lilly's ADU

Departure l Architecture

A really efficient use of space with a european style bathroom (all wet). The sink is at one end, the wall hung toilet at the other end, and the shower and entry to the bathroom in the center. The floor tile slopes to one side and the shower water is directed to a narrow sloping tile band that slopes from each side to a central drain.

Modern Style

Distinctive Contracting Services

Chad Smith
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Baltimore with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

Manhasset Stratmore Village Master Bathroom

HOMEREDI

Our New Home Buyer commissioned HOMEREDI to convert their old Master Bathroom into a spacious newly designed Contemporary retreat. We asked our designer Samantha Murray from SM Designs to work with our client to select all required tiles from our tile distributor. We then extended full contractor pricing toward the purchase of all fixtures used in this Spa bathroom. One of the unique features of this bathroom is a large 40"x40"x32" Japanese style soaking tub. Once this magnificent project was completed we asked our professional photographer Chuck Dana's Photography to capture the beauty of implementation. Lots of credit also goes to our clients who worked with us and our designer to fine tune their requirements. We are privileged to make their imagination come to life in this magnificent space.

441 Project

User

This is an example of a small 3/4 bathroom in Other with a wall-mount sink, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, black walls and ceramic floors.

The Woodlands Residence

Natalie Kelly Designs

Expansive mediterranean master bathroom in Houston with an integrated sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Caswell St - Narragansett Pier

Sweenor Builders Incorporated

Seth Jacobson Photography
Photo of a small beach style master bathroom in Providence with an undermount sink, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Bungalow Bathroom

Visual Jill Inc.

Jill's master bath, featuring a contrast of woods, gray tiles, and white. Photo by Chibi Moku. Original artwork by amiguel art.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile and an open shower.

Napa Contemporary Master Bath Walk-in Shower

SDG - Scheiber Design Group

The master shower has a heated floor, built-in bench and recessed tiled niches for storage. Italian mosaic tile in a custom pattern was used on the main wall of the shower.

Summer Winds Condo

OBX Interiors

Asia Evans Artistry Cabinets & Flooring provided by Heather Dean Thomas at Kellogg Design Center, Nags Head, NC
Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Traditional master bathroom, Austin, Texas

BRY design

This master bathroom was a challenge. It is so TINY and there was no room to expand it in any direction. So I did all the walls in glass tile (top to bottom) to actually keep it less busy with broken up lines. When you walk into this bathroom it's like walking into a jewerly box. It's stunning and it feels so much bigger too...We added a corner cabinet for more storage and that helped. The kitchen was entirely enclosed and we opened it up and did the columns in stone to match other elements of the house.

Contemporary bathroom

Atlas Architects

The bathroom is minimalist. It has neutral tone such as white and very light grey. The texture of the mosaic tiles, marble tiles and terrazzo floor tiles create variation and interest in different surfaces.

Eclectic Bathroom

Mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, an integrated sink, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Main Bedroom Ensuite

Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms

Dual basin vanity unit with twin wall recessed shaving cabinets. This vanity features two vessel basins and in-wall taps, with two drawers each side. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms

Meadowbrook

Long Developers

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Belrose | Serene | Ensuite

Novale Bathrooms

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mount Lawley Ensuite Renovation

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

Mount Lawley Bathroom, LED MIrror, Small Modern Bathrooms
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Perth with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Haberfield - Natural

Novale Bathrooms

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

All Toilets 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.