This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, timber and decorative wall panelling.

KBDi QLD Finalist 2023 - Small Bathroom

Interior Design By Jo

To meet the client‘s brief and maintain the character of the house it was decided to retain the existing timber framed windows and VJ timber walling above tiles. The client loves green and yellow, so a patterned floor tile including these colours was selected, with two complimentry subway tiles used for the walls up to the picture rail. The feature green tile used in the back of the shower. A playful bold vinyl wallpaper was installed in the bathroom and above the dado rail in the toilet. The corner back to wall bath, brushed gold tapware and accessories, wall hung custom vanity with Davinci Blanco stone bench top, teardrop clearstone basin, circular mirrored shaving cabinet and antique brass wall sconces finished off the look. The picture rail in the high section was painted in white to match the wall tiles and the above VJ‘s were painted in Dulux Triamble to match the custom vanity 2 pak finish. This colour framed the small room and with the high ceilings softened the space and made it more intimate. The timber window architraves were retained, whereas the architraves around the entry door were painted white to match the wall tiles. The adjacent toilet was changed to an in wall cistern and pan with tiles, wallpaper, accessories and wall sconces to match the bathroom Overall, the design allowed open easy access, modernised the space and delivered the wow factor that the client was seeking.

Ensuite Renovation, Sandringham

embracingspace

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wallpaper and shaker cabinets.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

The soaking tub was positioned to capture views of the tree canopy beyond. The vanity mirror floats in the space, exposing glimpses of the shower behind.

Wrightwood Avenue Dormer Addition

Northlight Architects LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Chicago with an open shower, a vessel sink, an open shower and blue benchtops.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

This modern primary bath is a study in texture and contrast. The textured porcelain walls behind the vanity and freestanding tub add interest and contrast with the window wall's dark charcoal cork wallpaper. Large format limestone floors contrast beautifully against the light wood vanity. The porcelain countertop waterfalls over the vanity front to add a touch of modern drama and the geometric light fixtures add a visual punch. The 70" tall, angled frame mirrors add height and draw the eye up to the 10' ceiling. The textural tile is repeated again in the horizontal shower niche to tie all areas of the bathroom together. The shower features dual shower heads and a rain shower, along with body sprays to ease tired muscles. The modern angled soaking tub and bidet toilet round of the luxury features in this showstopping primary bath.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Nod to Nature

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Black and White bathroom with forest green vanity cabinets.
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Contemporary Bathroom - Roberttown

The Home Design Studio

The en-suite renovation for our client's daughter combined girly charm with sophistication. Grey and pink hues, brushed brass accents, blush pink tiles, and Crosswater hardware created a timeless yet playful space. Wall-hung toilet, quartz shelf, HIB mirror, and brushed brass shower door added functionality and elegance.

Contemporary Master Bedroom Suite

Heather Kealey Interiors

A Master Bedroom En-suite with a walk in shower and double vanity unit.
Inspiration for a small master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel

Rebel Builders

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Condo Living Guest Bath

Jemm Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Paradise Cay

Katie Rainey Design

Coastal Modern Master Bath This master bathroom is the epitome of clean, contemporary, and modern coastal design. With a custom teak vanity, ceiling mounted pendants, shiplap ceiling and black and white palate, the entire space gives off a spa like vibe.

Walthamstow Village (ugly house to lovely house)

Studio Fabbri

Reconfiguration of a dilapidated bathroom and separate toilet in a Victorian house in Walthamstow village. The original toilet was situated straight off of the landing space and lacked any privacy as it opened onto the landing. The original bathroom was separate from the WC with the entrance at the end of the landing. To get to the rear bedroom meant passing through the bathroom which was not ideal. The layout was reconfigured to create a family bathroom which incorporated a walk-in shower where the original toilet had been and freestanding bath under a large sash window. The new bathroom is slightly slimmer than the original this is to create a short corridor leading to the rear bedroom. The ceiling was removed and the joists exposed to create the feeling of a larger space. A rooflight sits above the walk-in shower and the room is flooded with natural daylight. Hanging plants are hung from the exposed beams bringing nature and a feeling of calm tranquility into the space.

Coastal Modern Farmhouse Master Bathroom Vanity

Amy Fox Interiors

This is an example of an expansive beach style master bathroom in Miami with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rustic Log Cabin Master Bath

Showpiece Kitchen & Bath

Rustic master bath spa with beautiful cabinetry, pebble tile and Helmsley Cambria Quartz. Topped off with Kohler Bancroft plumbing in Oil Rubbed Finish.

Greenfield Hill Colonial

Segerson Builders

custom master bathroom featuring stone tile walls, custom wooden vanity and shower enclosure
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, stone tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, decorative wall panelling and shaker cabinets.

St John's Wood Luxury Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Renovation

Hometek Renovations & Extensions

Modern bathroom in neutral colours, Bondi
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

Rustic Bathroom

Morris Custom Homes Inc

Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

All Wall Treatments 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.