Inspiration for a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Post & Gable House

Kirsten Johnstone Architecture

Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Inspiration for an expansive beach style master bathroom in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

The Kelso

JayMarc Homes

The Kelso's Bathroom showcases a stylish and contemporary design with a touch of elegance. The black bathroom faucet and black cabinet and drawer hardware add a sleek and sophisticated accent to the space. The gray penny tile backsplash and gray subway tile shower create a visually appealing backdrop, adding texture and depth to the overall design. Light wood cabinets provide a warm and natural element, balancing the darker accents in the room. A beautiful pink orchid adds a pop of color and a touch of freshness to the space. The white quartz countertop offers a clean and polished surface, complementing the overall color scheme. The combination of these elements creates a harmonious and inviting atmosphere in the Kelso's Bathroom, making it a serene and stylish retreat.

Bathrooms

The Tile Guy

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, marble, black walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Presidio Heights Home

Isabel Solomon

Matthew Millman Photography
Contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, light wood cabinets, an open shower and grey benchtops.

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

HFN House

Compendium Group LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Nunica Bathroom remodel

Grit Construction LLC

We have been working with this client for years to slowly remodel their farmhouse. The bathroom was the most recent area get a facelift!
Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Balinese Inspired Bathroom

Northern Rivers Bathroom Renovations

Open plan wetroom with open shower, terrazzo stone bathtub, carved teak vanity, terrazzo stone basin, and timber framed mirror complete with a green sage subway tile feature wall.

MCGEE | Primary Ensuite

Ke Design Collective Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Custom Plywood Vanity

York House Designs

This cool, masculine loft bathroom was so much fun to design. To maximise the space we designed a custom vanity unit to fit from wall to wall with mirror cut to match. Black framed, smoked grey glass perfectly frames the vanity area from the shower.

Main St, Lilydale

M.J.Harris Group

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Luxurious Master Ensuite

InStil Design Limited

A lovely bathroom, with brushed gold finishes, a sumptuous shower and enormous bath and a shower toilet. The tiles are not marble but a very large practical marble effect porcelain which is perfect for easy maintenance.

Custom Vanity with Exposed Shelves and Mirrors

Thayer Design Build

Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Villetta unifamiliare

Giacometti Interiors s.r.l.

Bagno padronale con mobile sospeso in legno di rovere, piano in gres effetto marmo e 2 lavabi in appoggio con rubinetteria nera a parete. Portasciugamani a soffitto, doccia con panca.

Tilden House

Lewis / Schoeplein architects

Remodel and addition to classic California bungalow.
Midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Modern Santiago

Chelsea Lauren Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Monterey House

Hausable - Property Photographers

Photography by Josh Douglas of Hausable Photography
Scandinavian wet room bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Spa-Inspired Natural Wood Master Bath

BSA Construction

Shower and vanity in master suite. Frameless mirrors side clips, light wood floating vanity with flat-panel drawers and matte black hardware. Double undermount sinks with stone counter. Spacious shower with glass enclosure, rain shower head, hand shower. Floor to ceiling mosaic tiles and mosaic tile floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light 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.