Small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mosman - Timeless

Novale Bathrooms

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Airy Modern Kitchen + Master Bath Transformation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, pink walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Chez Sandrine appartement 117 M2

SD DESIGN

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sloans Side

Ejay Interiors

bathroom detail
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a single vanity.

The 4th

CMM Custom Homes

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, beige tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Modern French Country Master Bathroom.
Large modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, painted wood floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel Providence

Calyx Builds

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Providence with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Elevated Master Bathroom & Floral Pool Bath

KBF Design Gallery

This beautiful, elegant master bathroom with traditional pops exudes relaxation and comfort. With gold accents in every corner, this master bathroom retreat is a close comparison to a wonderful spa.

Converted Barn Remodel

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

This en-suite bathroom is all about fun. We opted for a monochrome style to contrast with the colourful guest bedroom. We sourced geometric tiles that make blur the edges of the space and bring a contemporary feel to the space.

Harmony Colombes

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Une maison de maître du XIXème, entièrement rénovée, aménagée et décorée pour démarrer une nouvelle vie. Le RDC est repensé avec de nouveaux espaces de vie et une belle cuisine ouverte ainsi qu’un bureau indépendant. Aux étages, six chambres sont aménagées et optimisées avec deux salles de bains très graphiques. Le tout en parfaite harmonie et dans un style naturellement chic.

Tumbi Umbi

Coastal Building Central Coast

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Central Coast with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Landon

Frankel Design Build

Expansive traditional master bathroom in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, marble, quartzite benchtops, grey benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Timeless Custom Home in St.Charles

Liston Design Build

Inspiration for an expansive traditional master bathroom in St Louis with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Historical Renovation on this Stately Colonial in River Oaks

Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, travertine floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Traditional Updates to Georgetown Bath

Lisa Garcia Architecture + Interior Design

Lisa Garcia Architecture + Interior Design
Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Sleek and Sophisticated

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Issaquah Bathroom Remodel

Rainier Custom Homes

This master bath layout was large, but awkward, with faux Grecian columns flanking a huge corner tub. He prefers showers; she always bathes. This traditional bath had an outdated appearance and had not worn well over time. The owners sought a more personalized and inviting space with increased functionality. The new design provides a larger shower, free-standing tub, increased storage, a window for the water-closet and a large combined walk-in closet. This contemporary spa-bath offers a dedicated space for each spouse and tremendous storage. The white dimensional tile catches your eye – is it wallpaper OR tile? You have to see it to believe!

Property Brothers At Home: Drew's Honeymoon House

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Master & Guest Bathroom Combo

Flat Rate Remodeling, Inc.

Guest bath remodel Santa Monica, CA
Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and quartzite benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets and 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.