This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, mosaic tile, a wall-mount sink and an open shower.

Shower with column

Bristol Design and Construction LLC

The controls for each shower head are conveniently located in the dry zone. The custom teak bench helps transitions from bathing to drying or can be pulled under the showerheads for a relaxing spa experience. The niche on the inner side of the column keeps soaps and shampoos out of sight, but easily accessible. Holland Photography 2012

Studio Sea Lane

Artzi Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

30A Beach House - Camellia

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

Third floor primary bathroom suite with large wet room with ocean views.
Inspiration for an expansive beach style master wet room bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Studio Sea Lane

Artzi Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Paddington Renovation

Sublime Spaces

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, pink tile, mosaic tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

1850s Bluestone Cottage

Itsuka Studio

© Itsuka Studio
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, an open shower and green benchtops.

2 1/2-Zimmerwohnung im Marco Polo Tower, HafenCity, Hamburg

BW Interior

Gäste-WC mit Wandspülkasten und Dusche nachher
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Hamburg with an open shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, an open shower, a two-piece toilet and a single vanity.

Mid-Century Modern on a Budget

Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.

Carole Whitacre Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, orange tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Master Bath After Remodel

User

Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Phoenix with a drop-in tub, an open shower, gray tile, mosaic tile and an open shower.

Noe Valley Edwardian

Ann Lowengart Interiors

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a curbless shower, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Shower

Bakken Design Build

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an open shower, green tile, mosaic tile, an open shower, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

Luigi Rosselli Architects - Balcony Over Bronte

Luigi Rosselli Architects

Justin Alexander
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile and an open shower.

Rich material pallette

AT6 Design Build

Cedar, glass tile, bamboo plywood, and Caesarstone bring a rich pallette of materials into this small bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, mosaic tile, an open shower, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Primary Bathroom Remodel

Stearns Design Build

It is a common story. A couple has lived with their builder-grade bathroom for as long as they can and are ready for something upgraded and more functional. They wanted to create a bathroom that would be safe for them as they age in place and a new fresh design.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Grayscale Homes Designs

Inspiration for a large scandinavian master wet room bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Tile Ideas

Paradigm Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Echo House

Paul Raff Studio

Photography: Steve Tsai
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, beige floor and an open shower.

Modern Master Bath

AGDesigns - State of the Art Kitchens & Baths

Modern bathroom with large mosaic accent wall! Very Rock n Roll!
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master wet room bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Complete renovation Belrose

Boun Building Pty Ltd.

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a floating vanity, mosaic tile, white walls and a drop-in sink.

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.