David Clough Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Portland Maine with blue tile, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

The Cat's Meow

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This master bath remodel is the cat's meow for more than one reason! The materials in the room are soothing and give a nice vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. We completed a kitchen remodel for this client a few years’ ago and were delighted when she contacted us for help with her master bath! The bathroom was fine but was lacking in interesting design elements, and the shower was very small. We started by eliminating the shower curb which allowed us to enlarge the footprint of the shower all the way to the edge of the bathtub, creating a modified wet room. The shower is pitched toward a linear drain so the water stays in the shower. A glass divider allows for the light from the window to expand into the room, while a freestanding tub adds a spa like feel. The radiator was removed and both heated flooring and a towel warmer were added to provide heat. Since the unit is on the top floor in a multi-unit building it shares some of the heat from the floors below, so this was a great solution for the space. The custom vanity includes a spot for storing styling tools and a new built in linen cabinet provides plenty of the storage. The doors at the top of the linen cabinet open to stow away towels and other personal care products, and are lighted to ensure everything is easy to find. The doors below are false doors that disguise a hidden storage area. The hidden storage area features a custom litterbox pull out for the homeowner’s cat! Her kitty enters through the cutout, and the pull out drawer allows for easy clean ups. The materials in the room – white and gray marble, charcoal blue cabinetry and gold accents – have a vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. Polished nickel fixtures and hardware add sparkle, while colorful artwork adds some life to the space.

Cobble Hill Interior Design

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Melshire Master Suite

Alair Homes Plano

This once dated master suite is now a bright and eclectic space with influence from the homeowners travels abroad. We transformed their overly large bathroom with dysfunctional square footage into cohesive space meant for luxury. We created a large open, walk in shower adorned by a leathered stone slab. The new master closet is adorned with warmth from bird wallpaper and a robin's egg blue chest. We were able to create another bedroom from the excess space in the redesign. The frosted glass french doors, blue walls and special wall paper tie into the feel of the home. In the bathroom, the Bain Ultra freestanding tub below is the focal point of this new space. We mixed metals throughout the space that just work to add detail and unique touches throughout. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Floors tiled in 'Lombardo' hexagon mosaic honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Shower wall tiled in 'Lombardo' large format honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Brassware is by Gessi in the finish 706 (Blackened Chrome) | Bronze mirror feature wall comprised of 3 bevelled panels | Custom vanity unit and cabinetry made by Luxe Projects London | Stone sink fabricated by AC Stone & Ceramic out of Oribico marble

Pan Zen

Colossus Mfg.

Transformed refurbished dresser turned bathroom vanity. Twin sinks, black hardware, gold/black sconces and multi toned green tile are the backdrop for this signature piece.

Windham Lodge

Kathy Kuo Designs Inc

We designed this bathroom to be clean, simple and modern with the use of the white subway tiles. The rustic aesthetic was achieved through the use of black metal finishes.

Allston Residence

Albarran Architects, LLC

Master bath featuring dual sinks and a large walk-in shower
Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

BOOKS & SHOES

Dyer Studio Inc.

Walk-in bathing room. Sporty Spa.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Portland with a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Industrial Bathroom

Industrial bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, black floor and an open shower.

Hollywood Condo

Trinity Builders & Design, Inc.

Massive shower with floor to ceiling tile and Vadara Quartz feature walls and bench. This curbless, walk in shower is complete with dual shower heads and shower jets and a free standing tub within.

Zarathe´s Handicapped bath conversion

Tile Worx & Beyond

White 4x8" subway tile with gray glass accent band and pony wall for privacy with inset niche for shower storage
This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Haberfield House

Sydesign Pty Ltd

SyDesign - Architects & Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, gray tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, black floor and an open shower.

Harbor Drive Residence

Eclipse Design Studio LLC

Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Burrell Beach House

APEX PLUMBING

Master Bathroom Shower w/ Rain Can, Diverter and Hand Held.
Large modern master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black tile, ceramic tile, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, grey walls, a corner shower, mosaic tile floors, beige floor and an open shower.

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Jaime Alvarez jaimephoto.com
This is an example of an industrial bathroom in Philadelphia with a wall-mount sink, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, mosaic tile floors, black and white tile, black floor and an open shower.

Silver Strand Beach House

ROBERT KERR architecture design

Art Gray, Art Gray Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, yellow tile, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Castro Street Residence

Nick Noyes Architecture

Photography by Bruce Damonte
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, an open shower, mosaic tile floors, an open shower and marble.

Bollingwood House

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

Renovation and expansion of a 1930s-era classic. Buying an old house can be daunting. But with careful planning and some creative thinking, phasing the improvements helped this family realize their dreams over time. The original International Style house was built in 1934 and had been largely untouched except for a small sunroom addition. Phase 1 construction involved opening up the interior and refurbishing all of the finishes. Phase 2 included a sunroom/master bedroom extension, renovation of an upstairs bath, a complete overhaul of the landscape and the addition of a swimming pool and terrace. And thirteen years after the owners purchased the home, Phase 3 saw the addition of a completely private master bedroom & closet, an entry vestibule and powder room, and a new covered porch.

Bathroom Renovation

Chantelle McNeish Design

Main Floor Bathroom Renovation
Design ideas for a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Floors 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.