This is an example of a contemporary kids bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, an open shower, glass sheet wall and an open shower.

Office tiny house

Ande Bunbury Architects

A compact bathroom with a shower that seems to be located in a waterfall. Photo credit: Drew Echberg
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, glass sheet wall, multi-coloured walls, pebble tile floors, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Complete renovation and refurbishment, stunning en-suite.

Barefoot Bathrooms Ltd

Large traditional master wet room bathroom in Essex with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, black tile, glass sheet wall, black walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Caledon - Ensuite Washroom

Rudy Vandenberg Classic Renovations

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Master Bathroom Detail

wanta-architect PLLC

master bathroom mirrored surfaces, Klaus Frahm Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in New York with glass-front cabinets, a hot tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, glass sheet wall, concrete floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops and an open shower.

Teal Master Bathroom with Open Shower

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass sheet wall, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

The Homecrest Manor

Village Custom Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Grand Rapids with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, glass sheet wall, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Phoenix, Arizona | Tierra Del RIo - Villagio Carrizo Owner's Bathroom

Brightland Homes

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, beige tile, glass sheet wall, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Renovierung eines Badezimmer

Tischlerei Gervink

Das in die Jahre gekommene Badezimmer aus den 90er Jahren wurde grundlegend saniert: Alles raus, alles neu! Die Planung des Bades musste an die baulichen Gegebenheiten genau angepasst werden: Schrägen und Nischen mussten bedacht werden. Das Ergebnis war ein elegantes Bad mit schönen Details. Die Lichteffekte schaffen eine gemütliche Atmosphäre. Die Farbkombinationen bringen die passende Wärme. Eine Sitzgelegenheit läd zum entspannten Anziehen, Ruhen und als Ablage ein. Ein tolles Ergebnis!

Maylands Bathroom Renovation

On The Ball Bathrooms

Walk In Shower, Wood Vanity Benchtop, Hampton Style Vanity, Brushed Brass Tapware, Wood Vanity, Terrazzo Bathroom
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Perth with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Teal Master Bathroom with Open Shower

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass sheet wall, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Crackled Nutmeg

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass sheet wall, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Transitional Master Bedroom Suite

A Cloud 9 Design

Master Bathroom Porcelain Floor Tile
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass sheet wall, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Open Concept Bathroom in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, glass sheet wall, beige walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Watercolor Blue

Vision Design

What was a very dated and hard to use master bath became a soothing watercolored retreat.
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, glass sheet wall, blue walls, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bellino Master Bath Tub Feature Wall

Bertet Builders

Master Bathroom Custom Glam Tile Wall Stone tub and custom vanity
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Corinth

Silas Lacey

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass sheet wall, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Classic and Stylish

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskel
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass sheet wall, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Chicago Green Learning Center | 2013

DIRTT Environmental Solutions

DIRTT puts you in the driver's seat to design a kitchen that's just right for your needs. Use DIRTT to make the best use of your space, while splurging on functionality and design.

House at Markchbank Road

User

Chris Berridge
Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Glasgow with a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Glass Sheet Wall 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.