A bold blue vanity with gold fixtures throughout give this master bath the elegant update it deserves.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey 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 freestanding vanity.

Cordova Master Bath

Bolen Designs

Gorgeous contemporary master bathroom renovation! Everything from the custom floating vanity and large-format herringbone vanity wall to the soaring ceilings, walk-in shower and gold accents speaks to luxury and comfort. Simple, stylish and elegant - total win!!

Charming French Country Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

The neighboring guest bath perfectly complements every detail of the guest bedroom. Crafted with feminine touches from the soft blue vanity and herringbone tiled shower, gold plumbing, and antiqued elements found in the mirror and sconces.

Barnes Town House

London Design Collaborative

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Marshall Homestead

Gateway Builders

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wood and planked wall panelling.

Medway Master Bedroom

Popularis Construction Inc

Photo of 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.

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.

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

Kutzky Park Charmer

Interiors by J. Curry

Photo of a modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and vinyl floors.

Polished and Peaceful Master Bath - June Way Project

Next Stage Design + Build

Scott DuBose
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Coupeville Bathroom Upgrade

Treefrog Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, an open shower and a one-piece toilet.

Mid-Century Reimagined

Joni Spear Interior Design

The primary bathroom features a vintage clawfoot tub that was re-glazed to it's former glory. An oversized niche is very convenient a romantic night with wine and candles. Oversized porcelain tile was used instead of marble for easy maintenance. A brass wall mounted faucet has an additional hand-held feature for hair washing and tub clean-up. The over-sizes shower is surrounded with a door-less glass enclosure.

Valley Circle Residence

Domum

Inspiration for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Russell Lea - Bespoke

Novale Bathrooms

Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Silverlake

CC interior design

Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

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!

Queens Gate Bathroom 1

Day True

Gary Summers
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a console sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Remodel Providence

Calyx Builds

Photo 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.

inlet Isle- Vanities

That Design Studio

indigo blue Fabuwood vanity 36"
This is an example of a small bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Blissful Basement

Mom's Design Build

MN 3/4 Bathroom with a blue vanity featuring white countertops and tiled walls
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

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.