The conversion of a tub to shower has become increasingly popular as many people prefer the convenience and accessibility of a shower over a bathtub. It is a common remodeling project in guest bathrooms, especially for those with limited mobility or those who simply prefer showers.

MISC. Kitchen, Bathroom, Interior Home Remodels

Covenant Remodeling LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Miami with blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, wood-look tile, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ballard Twofold

Click Architects

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic 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.

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!

Appartamento alla Balduina

Chiara Giunta Architetto

Bagno moderno con gres a tutt'altezza e foliage colore blu e neutri
Inspiration for a large 3/4 bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Classic and Cosy Master Bathroom

My Bespoke Room

This classic and cosy bathroom was a continuation of the luxury vibes from the rest of this client's home. We suggested bringing the mirrors away from the walls slightly and adding LED lights around them to create a beautiful warm glow. Black and gold angled wall lights add additional task lighting which is essential in bathrooms for your daily preening! And the brick feature wall provides texture and warmth amongst vast expanses of marble.

Hempfield Master Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Master bathroom with blue vanity and brushed bronze hardware and accessories, LVT flooring
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

New Market Bathroom Renovation

The Styled Domicile

This is an example of an eclectic master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bliss by the Sea

Coastal Signature Homes

Photo of a large beach style kids 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.

Fall 2017 Parade of Homes Model

Zehnder Homes

Master Bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, blue walls and an enclosed toilet.

Possum Kingdom Lake Estate

User

Photo of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Dallas with granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower and an undermount sink.

Primary Bathroom Complete Remodeling in Katy

Carekter Design & Remodeling

Contemporary large primary bathroom with walk-in marble-looking shower, large shower niche, navy blue shaker style vanities with waterfall engineered quartz countertop, freestanding bathtub, large LED mirrors, and brushed gold fixtures

Tiverton Bath

HOME-TIME Renovation LLC

An awkward, yet large bathroom was revamped. Striking brushed gold fixtures against deep blue and whites are a bold statement in a space that still exudes calm and fresh.

Tranquil Coast Bathroom

BeeTree Homes

Photo of 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.

Farrer Extension & Renovation

Build Professional

Modern Family Bathroom
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Malibu Guest Bath

West Nest Designs and Real Estate

The inspiration from this bathroom came from a trip to Paris where they use the most beautiful cement tiles for a timeless unique design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Benjamin Moore Old Navy Bathroom

BB&R Design-Build

Luxury Bathroom featuring Benjamin Moore Navy Blue Vanity, Carrara Marble, and gorgeous Emerson Wood tile flooring. Spacious shower fearing frameless glass door design, stunning tile accents and universal design features like Spectra Slide bar Mount Hand Shower.

Wells Street, Southbank

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, blue cabinets and subway tile.

Brady Primary Bathroom Remodel

Kira Chesser Designs

Completely reconfiguring a previously unfunctional layout and reimagining what it can be for a primary bathroom. The client wanted to highlight the gold and navy blue accents throughout the design.

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.

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.