This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige walls, raised-panel cabinets, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Ensuite shower room

Alix Helps Interiors

Photography by Jason Denton
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Sebastopol Residence

Turnbull Griffin Haesloop

Photo by David Wakely
Country bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and an open shower.

the Bauhaus Bathrooms

Habitat Studio

©2011 Jens Gerbitz www.seeing256.com
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Edmonton with an open shower, green tile, an open shower and mosaic tile.

Curl Curl 03

Watershed Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Emperor

LEA Ceramiche

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Charlotte with a curbless shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

115 Central Park West Apartment

Messana O'Rorke

This is an example of a modern bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, a console sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Ally Pally Loft Sanctuary

Life Design London ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, mosaic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

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.

Beverly Hills MicCentury Modern

Dutton Architects Inc.

Dutton Architects did an extensive renovation of a post and beam mid-century modern house in the canyons of Beverly Hills. The house was brought down to the studs, with new interior and exterior finishes, windows and doors, lighting, etc. A secure exterior door allows the visitor to enter into a garden before arriving at a glass wall and door that leads inside, allowing the house to feel as if the front garden is part of the interior space. Similarly, large glass walls opening to a new rear gardena and pool emphasizes the indoor-outdoor qualities of this house. photos by Undine Prohl

Grandview House

User

Chang Kyun Kim
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, concrete floors, a console sink, dark wood cabinets, an open shower and a two-piece toilet.

Napa Contemporary Master Bath Walk-in Shower

SDG - Scheiber Design Group

The master shower has a heated floor, built-in bench and recessed tiled niches for storage. Italian mosaic tile in a custom pattern was used on the main wall of the shower.

Watsonia Bathroom

GDP Interior Design

Ample light with custom skylight. Hand made timber vanity and recessed shaving cabinet with gold tapware and accessories. Bath and shower niche with mosaic tiles vertical stack brick bond gloss

Cindy Blair - Kitchen & Master Bathroom Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Healdsburg House

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops and an open shower.

Grüner Mäander

Atelier ST

Foto: Werner Huthmacher
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Leipzig with an open shower, green tile, mosaic tile, a drop-in tub, white walls, mosaic tile floors and an open shower.

MIYAHARA-U

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粟根靖雄
Small contemporary master wet room bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, white floor and an open shower.

Rostill House

bg architecture

Shannon McGrath
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors and an open shower.

Guest Suite Bath

The Home Index Interior Design

Cast Concrete sink with shower in done glass tile and custom steel window wall has privacy glass on lower portion. Design by Melissa Schmitt Sink, & all steel work by Fabrication Photos by Adrian Gregorutti

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile 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.