Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Modern Bathroom

Peter Salerno Inc

Peter Rymwid
Large contemporary bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Boronia Bathroom

Form & Frame

A modern bathroom for a 3BR unit in Boronia. The owners sought our assistance for a complete refurbishment with some added flair and functional features. The green tiles work wonderfully in the light filled bathroom.

Mod Bathroom Remodel

Carole Loomis

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Severn Chapel

Procopio Family Homes

Expansive traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Traditional

Moffitt Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Nude Transitional Bathroom

NV Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

DTLA

Lechman Testa & Associates

Peter Christiansen Valli
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

the CARR master bathroom

Greystone Kitchens

Jeff Martin
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, pebble tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathrooms

Beechen & Dill Homes

John Shipka
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Condominium Master Bathroom Remodel Bonita Springs FL

Progressive Design Build

Our clients desperately needed a new master bathroom that had a better function, flow and aesthetic. Incorporating all of the family’s needs and desires, Progressive Design Build designed a new layout that accomplished all of their goals. We started by removing the large Jacuzzi tub and tub deck and moving the vanity to the old shower location, making room for a new walk-in shower and heated towel bar that the owners wanted. During demolition, a unique challenge presented itself. We found a vent pipe in the middle of the new vanity cabinet location, which wasn’t part of the original building drawings. Due to its location in a high-rise condo, which also serviced some of the floors below, we couldn’t move the pipe very far. Through creative planning meetings and design, as well as innovative cabinetry solutions, we were able to work around the pipe. The finishes on the project were much more contemporary giving the new master bathroom a subtle sophistication and understated elegance. The cabinets were designed with straight, simple lines and they were custom built with a deep, rich brown finish. The richness of the dark cabinetry juxtaposed with the elegance of the white porcelain tile floor and white Quartzite countertop, contributed to the room’s sophistication and the modern look that the clients desired. In the end, all project goals were achieved!

Bathroom with Matchstick Tile

Hilman Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

44 Farview (Northshores Rehoboth Beach, DE)

Broadpoint Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls and ceramic floors.

Water Home

Vanessa McBride Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Award Winning Large Bathroom

Jordan Smith

Designed by Jordan Smith for Brilliant SA Built by Brilliant SA
Large contemporary bathroom in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Pre-Teen Bedroom

Steel Roots Home Decor

Small kids bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, orange walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

North Balgowlah

Nest Renovations

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Private Home Bowdon

LWE Interiors

modern design in a large bathroom with beautiful walkin feature shower
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Cheshire with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain floors, an open shower and a floating vanity.

New En-suite Keston

Inscope Management Services Ltd

Two very cramped en-suite shower rooms have been reconfigured and reconstructed to provide a single spacious and very functional en-suite bathroom. The work undertaken included the planning of the 2 bedrooms and the new en-suite, structural alterations to allow the wall between the original en-suites to be removed allowing them to be combined. Ceilings and floors have been levelled and reinforced, loft space and external walls all thermally insulated. A new pressurised hot water system has been introduced allowing the removal of a pumped system, 2 electric showers and the 2 original hot and cold water tanks which has the added advantage of creating additional storage space.

Bathroom Projects

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

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.