Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Miami with an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, stone tile and beige walls.

House with a Red Wall

Kohn Shnier architects

This single family home sits on a tight, sloped site. Within a modest budget, the goal was to provide direct access to grade at both the front and back of the house. The solution is a multi-split-level home with unconventional relationships between floor levels. Between the entrance level and the lower level of the family room, the kitchen and dining room are located on an interstitial level. Within the stair space “floats” a small bathroom. The generous stair is celebrated with a back-painted red glass wall which treats users to changing refractive ambient light throughout the house. Black brick, grey-tinted glass and mirrors contribute to the reasonably compact massing of the home. A cantilevered upper volume shades south facing windows and the home’s limited material palette meant a more efficient construction process. Cautious landscaping retains water run-off on the sloping site and home offices reduce the client’s use of their vehicle. The house achieves its vision within a modest footprint and with a design restraint that will ensure it becomes a long-lasting asset in the community. Photo by Tom Arban

Huntsville Modern Master Bathroom

Lee Brothers Construction

Modern style Master Bathroom with waterfall granite features, niche and seat incorporated into shower from soaking tub, and frameless glass partition and door leading into newly designed shower.

Lakeview Penthouse

Luxe Nest

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

Rénovation d'une maison de 250m²

Mélanie Gonin Architecte d'Intérieur

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Nice with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Green Meadow Spa Bath

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

This incredible design + build remodel completely transformed this from a builders basic master bath to a destination spa! Floating vanity with dressing area, large format tiles behind the luxurious bath, walk in curbless shower with linear drain. This bathroom is truly fit for relaxing in luxurious comfort.

Master Bath Retreat - heated bench

Brooke Grafstrom Interior Design LLC

Heated benches and heated walls, linear drain
Large mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Modern French Provincial

Kristin Hoaglund Design

This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.

Hotel Villa Gala

Merce Gost Photo

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Barcelona with a curbless shower, blue tile, white tile, a hinged shower door, an undermount tub, white walls and white floor.

Hollow Renovation

Square Inch Design

Small modern bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Ocean Marsh Road - Master Bedroom

ONYX DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

Photography: Dana Hoff Architecture and Interiors: Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design; Scott Anderson, Principal Architect/ Mark Moehring, Project Architect/ Adam Wilson, Associate Architect and Project Manager/ Ryan Smith, Associate Architect/ Michelle Suddeth, Director of Interiors/Emily Cox, Director of Interior Architecture/Anna Bett Moore, Designer & Procurement Expeditor/Gina Iacovelli, Design Assistant Lighting & Plumbing: Ferguson Enterprises Tub Filler: Rohl Custom Etagere: Matt Burchette, Choice Co. Walls: Shiplap Tub Surround: Marble Slab

The Beverly Hills House

Earth Stone, Inc

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Salle de bain

BATILAND

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Nancy with an undermount tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors and a console sink.

Wellington Gate - Wimbledon

Interieur London

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in London with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, brown tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

BallenIsles Full Home Renovation

Interiors by Dawn, Inc.

This Master Bathroom showcases faux paint accents on high flat ceilings, tub and shower ceiling. A special faux glaze and custom dimensional art detail was added to the tub wall.

Farmhouse Bathroom

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Dolphin House

Jantz Construction

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, brown tile, brown walls, a console sink, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Spicewood Ranch

Ashby Collective

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Corona Del Mar

Darlene Halaby Photography

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Undermount Tub and a Curbless 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.