© Paul Bardagjy Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Austin with an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a trough sink, an open shower, limestone, beige floor and a shower seat.

Possum Kingdom Lake Estate

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

This stunning bathroom vanity comes together with light hues of blue and rich tan colors. The beautiful ornamentation on the mirrors creates an exquisite focal point that draw the eye up. http://www.semmelmanninteriors.com/

Eclectic Farmhouse by John Siemering Homes Austin TX

John Siemering Homes

John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Design ideas for a large eclectic master bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige tile, limestone, blue walls, concrete floors, granite benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Modern Shingle Style in Connecticut

Uccello Development, LLC

Modern Shingle This modern shingle style custom home in East Haddam, CT is located on the picturesque Fox Hopyard Golf Course. This wonderful custom home pairs high end finishes with energy efficient features such as Geothermal HVAC to provide the owner with a luxurious yet casual lifestyle in the Connecticut countryside.

Claircrest Drive

Sabine's Interior Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bath Bathroom

Tim Wood Limited

This painted master bathroom was designed and made by Tim Wood. One end of the bathroom has built in wardrobes painted inside with cedar of Lebanon backs, adjustable shelves, clothes rails, hand made soft close drawers and specially designed and made shoe racking. The vanity unit has a partners desk look with adjustable angled mirrors and storage behind. All the tap fittings were supplied in nickel including the heated free standing towel rail. The area behind the lavatory was boxed in with cupboards either side and a large glazed cupboard above. Every aspect of this bathroom was co-ordinated by Tim Wood. Designed, hand made and photographed by Tim Wood

Faxon

Pacific Peninsula Group

Designed and built by Pacific Peninsula Group. Master Bathroom with mahogany windows and doors and limestone walls. Photography by Bernard Andre.
Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, an open shower, an open shower and limestone.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

This teen boy's on-suite bathroom features black stained cabinets, textured limestone walls, and sleek black plumbing fixtures. The floating vanity gives the illusion of more space and the large framed mirror and wall sconces accent the limestone wall beautifully. Acrylic guitar artwork adds personality to the space and reflects the music theme of the adjoining bedroom.

Hampstead House, London NW3

Jones Associates Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in London with an open shower, limestone, black floor and an open shower.

Mt. Tamalpais Residence

C Wright Design

Master Bath Mark Schwartz Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a japanese tub, beige tile, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, limestone floors, an open shower, beige floor and limestone.

The Minimalist Club Condo

Moore House Design

A country club respite for our busy professional Bostonian clients. Our clients met in college and have been weekending at the Aquidneck Club every summer for the past 20+ years. The condos within the original clubhouse seldom come up for sale and gather a loyalist following. Our clients jumped at the chance to be a part of the club's history for the next generation. Much of the club’s exteriors reflect a quintessential New England shingle style architecture. The internals had succumbed to dated late 90s and early 2000s renovations of inexpensive materials void of craftsmanship. Our client’s aesthetic balances on the scales of hyper minimalism, clean surfaces, and void of visual clutter. Our palette of color, materiality & textures kept to this notion while generating movement through vintage lighting, comfortable upholstery, and Unique Forms of Art. A Full-Scale Design, Renovation, and furnishings project.

Alphington Riverside

Camilla Molders Design

Residential Interior Design & Decoration project by Camilla Molders Design. Architecture by Phooey Architects
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

S&PB Renovation/Addition

Studio Durham Architects

View of Master Bathroom with Dressing Room beyond.
Small midcentury master bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Kildeer Master Bath

Pear Tree Design Group

By removing a linen closet and step up whirlpool tub we were able to open up this Master to create a spacious and calming master bath.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

SOUTH MAUI INTERIOR DESIGNER REMODEL Cabinets by Richard Landon

Interior Design Solutions Maui

Cabinets designed by Richard Landon. Photography by Greg Hoxsie. Interior design by Valorie Spence of Interior Design Solutions, Maui, Hawaii.
Inspiration for a tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Bad im Dachgeschoss

Kirchgäßner GmbH

Planung und Umsetzung: Anja Kirchgäßner Fotografie: Thomas Esch Dekoration: Anja Gestring
Large modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Sloans Side

Ejay Interiors

bathroom detail
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Eilers Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

Photo: Paul Finkel
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, limestone, an open shower, porcelain floors, beige floor and an open shower.

Lowe's Home Remodeling Inspiration Bathrooms

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

A Modern Masculine Bathroom Designed by DLT Interiors A dark and modern bathroom with using black penny tile, and ebony floors creating a masculine atmosphere.

Bathroom Refurbishment Primrose Hill

The Better Home Company

This is an example of a small scandinavian master bathroom in London with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, limestone, blue walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Limestone

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.