Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Tranquil Transitional Bathroom

Kohler

The blend of styles in this bathroom, including contrasting neutrals and darks and a mix of materials—textural painted brick, unfinished flooring and sleek tile—make this bathroom seem timeless and ageless.

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.

Master Bathroom Remodel Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

A spacious walk-in shower, complete with a beautiful bench. Lots of natural light through a beautiful window, creating an invigorating atmosphere. The custom niche adds functionality and style, keeping essentials organized.

2021 Bel Air Bath Collection

Welcome Renovation

Bel Air - Serene Elegance. This collection was designed with cool tones and spa-like qualities to create a space that is timeless and forever elegant.

Park Meadows Remodel

Hudson + Bloum Design

Lucy Call
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and an undermount sink.

Modern and Contemporary Interior

Tile Setters Hawaii LLC

porcelain tile planks (up to 96" x 8")
Large contemporary master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, porcelain floors, a freestanding tub, porcelain tile, limestone benchtops and an open shower.

Complete Remodel on Keenan Court

K&M Flooring

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Relaxation Master Bath

Reliance Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Wohnung Angermund; Badezimmer

:einszueins Innenarchitektur und Gestaltung

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Dusseldorf with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a drop-in sink.

Bathroom remodeled.

PTR TUB & TILE RESTORATION

Remodel bathroom. Reglaze shower, install tile floor, install new vanity..
Photo of a small arts and crafts bathroom in Richmond with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, brown tile, porcelain tile and porcelain floors.

Small Master Bathroom Remodel

A Stylish Life, CA

Working with a very small footprint we did everything to maximize the space in this master bathroom. Removing the original door to the bathroom, we widened the opening to 48" and used a sliding frosted glass door to let in additional light and prevent the door from blocking the only window in the bathroom. Removing the original single vanity and bumping out the shower into a hallway shelving space, the shower gained two feet of depth and the owners now each have their own vanities!

Lynn Avenue Home Remodel & Staging

Cardinal Designs Home Staging

David Sibbitt
Large midcentury master bathroom in Tampa with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Master Bath Suite - Washington DC

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Four Brothers LLC
Inspiration for a large industrial master bathroom in DC Metro with a trough sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Master bath layout

Stanton Homes

From this angle, you can see the vaulted ceiling with hanging light. This bathroom fixture matches the kitchen pendants. On the left is a wheelchair accessible roll-under vanity. Luxury one story home by design build custom home builder Stanton Homes.

Glenside

The Selection Center

Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls and travertine floors.

Chatsworth

Remodelers of Houston

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in Houston with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige tile and an open shower.

Oakmont Remodel

Rochelle Interiors

Tyler Chartier
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, green tile, subway tile, laminate benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Shower Niche and Bench with Easy Handheld Access

KraftMaster Renovations

A niche is a shelf framed out between studs, recessed in a wall. It is a great little trick to add storage that does not protrude into the space. Finished with a beveled edged tile, this niche becomes a part of the showers design.

Bachelor Bath

Perianth Design | Buy My Eye

The client for this bath requested that Perianth create a sleek and chic hotel feel for his Upper West Side condo. The concept for the bath as a whole was to create an escape; the concept for the shower itself was to create an enveloping mood that surrounded you from floor to ceiling. By bringing the lighter tiles into the corners, the black tiles in the shower were defined. Whimsical and reasonably priced artwork helps to make it light, fun and still sophisticated. All elements in the space were combined to achieve a luxurious, convenient and comfortable space. Photo: Matt Vacca

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood 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.