Double vanity in the master bathroom with gold colored faucets and black hardware.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Renovation Dianella (IBlue)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Herringbone Feature Tile, Feature Wall, Wall Hung Vanity, In Wall Vanity Mixer, Dark Blue Vanity, Grey and White Bathroom, Fixed Panel Screen, Frameless Shower Screen, Small Ensuite, Small Bathroom Renovations, Small Bathrooms, Brass Tapware, Brushed Brass Tapware

A Serene Master Suite - Doylestown, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This serene master bathroom design forms part of a master suite that is sure to make every day brighter. The large master bathroom includes a separate toilet compartment with a Toto toilet for added privacy, and is connected to the bedroom and the walk-in closet, all via pocket doors. The main part of the bathroom includes a luxurious freestanding Victoria + Albert bathtub situated near a large window with a Riobel chrome floor mounted tub spout. It also has a one-of-a-kind open shower with a cultured marble gray shower base, 12 x 24 polished Venatino wall tile with 1" chrome Schluter Systems strips used as a unique decorative accent. The shower includes a storage niche and shower bench, along with rainfall and handheld showerheads, and a sandblasted glass panel. Next to the shower is an Amba towel warmer. The bathroom cabinetry by Koch and Company incorporates two vanity cabinets and a floor to ceiling linen cabinet, all in a Fairway door style in charcoal blue, accented by Alno hardware crystal knobs and a super white granite eased edge countertop. The vanity area also includes undermount sinks with chrome faucets, Granby sconces, and Luna programmable lit mirrors. This bathroom design is sure to inspire you when getting ready for the day or provide the ultimate space to relax at the end of the day!

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Interior alterations to Victorian house

Crescent Architects Ltd

P Godbehere
Photo of a large contemporary kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Compact Contemporary

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Everything about this bathroom was small, including the amount of storage. The homeowner’s wanted a new design for their Master Bathroom that would create the illusion of a larger space. With a sloped ceiling and a small footprint that could not be enlarged, Mary Maney had quite a challenge to meet all the storage needs that the homeowner’s requested. A fresh, contemporary color palette and contemporary designs for the plumbing fixtures were a must. To give the illusion of a larger space, a large format porcelain tile that looks like a natural white marble was selected for the floor and runs up one entire wall of the bathroom. A frameless shower door was added to give a clear view of the new tiled shower and shows off the iridescent glass tile on the back wall. The glass tile adds a glitzy shimmer to the room. A soft, blue paint color was selected for the walls and ceiling to coordinate with the tile. To open up the floor space as much as possible, a compact toilet was installed and a contemporary wall mounted vanity in a beautiful blue tone that accents the shower tile nicely. The floating vanity has one large drawer that pulls out and has hidden compartments and an electrical supply for a hair dryer and other hair care tools. Two side by-side recessed medicine cabinets visually open up the room and gain additional storage for make-up and hair care products. This Master Bathroom may be small in square footage, but it is now big on storage. With the soft blue and white color palette, the space is refreshing and the sleek contemporary plumbing fixtures add the element of contemporary design the homeowner’s were looking to achieve.

Chamfered Oast house Bathroom, Nutley

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

A compact shower room featuring our hand made wall panelling and concealed units made from Accoya and finished in our specially formulated paint matched to Farrow & Ball ' Hauge Blue' Picture rail feature is 'Amazon' from Emma Shipley wallpaper, varnished to resist moisture. Bathroom fittings are from the Burlington collection.

ATX Color

Lauren Allyn Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized bathroom in Austin with blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Lakeside Renovation

Jon Hammond Builders

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sturgeon County Silverchief Estates - Main Floor Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Our clients with an acreage in Sturgeon County backing onto the Sturgeon River wanted to completely update and re-work the floorplan of their late 70's era home's main level to create a more open and functional living space. Their living room became a large dining room with a farmhouse style fireplace and mantle, and their kitchen / nook plus dining room became a very large custom chef's kitchen with 3 islands! Add to that a brand new bathroom with steam shower and back entry mud room / laundry room with custom cabinetry and double barn doors. Extensive use of shiplap, open beams, and unique accent lighting completed the look of their modern farmhouse / craftsman styled main floor. Beautiful!

Ivanhoe Home - Bathroom

smarterBATHROOMS+

The clients wants a tile that looked like ink, which resulted in them choosing stunning navy blue tiles which had a very long lead time so the project was scheduled around the arrival of the tiles. Our designer also designed the tiles to be laid in a diamond pattern and to run seamlessly into the 6×6 tiles above which is an amazing feature to the space. The other main feature of the design was the arch mirrors which extended above the picture rail, accentuate the high of the ceiling and reflecting the pendant in the centre of the room. The bathroom also features a beautiful custom-made navy blue vanity to match the tiles with an abundance of storage for the client’s children, a curvaceous freestanding bath, which the navy tiles are the perfect backdrop to as well as a luxurious open shower.

MDG Interiors 'Classic Blue-Grey Bathroom'

McNeil Design Group Interiors

Small transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Guest Bathroom

Meyer Design

Modern Farmhouse Guest Bathroom
Country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Portsmouth Residence

Studio MAS Creative

Owner bathroom shower curb transition detail.
Mediterranean master bathroom in Other with blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bliss by the Sea

Coastal Signature Homes

Large beach style master bathroom in Charleston with blue cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an open shower, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

A Serene Master Suite - Doylestown, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

Tranquil Coast Bathroom

BeeTree Homes

Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Elegant & Trendy Universal Guest Bathroom

Savvy Interiors

Tile choice: I chose a patterned tile and stoped the pattern at the threshold of the shower and changed materials. Both tiles have a rough "grip" but this is a curb less entry. The smaller tiles in the shower are dotted with "white" flowers to allow for depth perception.

Modern Rambler Makeover

Regarding Design

This was a whole home renovation with an addition and was phased over two and a half years. It included the kitchen, living room, primary suite, basement family room and wet bar, plus the addition of his and hers office space, along with a sunscreen. This modern rambler is transitional style at its best!

Carolyncrest

Axiom Builders

This is an example of a 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue 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.