Eric Christensen - I wish photography
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Cry of the Loon

Spitzack Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, brown walls, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, matchstick tile, porcelain floors, brown floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Shower

Floor Coverings International of Flagstaff, AZ

Design and installation done by Floor Coverings International in Flagstaff, AZ. Photos by Flagstaff Design Center's Sarah Brandstein
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Phoenix with multi-coloured tile, stone tile, slate floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Tewit Well Rd - Family Bathroom

Making Spaces

Kids bathrooms and curves. Toddlers, wet tiles and corners don't mix, so I found ways to add as many soft curves as I could in this kiddies bathroom. The round ended bath was tiled in with fun kit-kat tiles, which echoes the rounded edges of the double vanity unit. Those large format, terrazzo effect porcelain tiles disguise a multitude of sins too. A lot of clients ask for wall mounted taps for family bathrooms, well let’s face it, they look real nice. But I don’t think they’re particularly family friendly. The levers are higher and harder for small hands to reach and water from dripping fingers can splosh down the wall and onto the top of the vanity, making a right ole mess. Some of you might disagree, but this is what i’ve experienced and I don't rate. So for this bathroom, I went with a pretty bombproof all in one, moulded double sink with no nooks and crannies for water and grime to find their way to. The double drawers house all of the bits and bobs needed by the sink and by keeping the floor space clear, there’s plenty of room for bath time toys baskets. The brief: can you design a bathroom suitable for two boys (1 and 4)? So I did. It was fun!

A Neo-Classical Contemporary Spa Bathroom

Fiorito Interior Design

Sometimes the shape and size of a space is great but the details inside seem wrong. That was what my clients thought about their primary bathroom in their newly purchased mountain home. As only the second owners of this large house built in the early 90s, they were eager to be rid of an array of artifacts from that period: a wall of glass bricks at the shower; a huge Jacuzzi tub and deck; and an odd, unnecessary run of shelving about a foot down from the ceiling line. These clients spent many years living on the east coast and brought with them a wonderful classical sense for their interiors—so I created a space that would give them that feeling of Classicism while simultaneously feeling fresh and current. To start we chose a cooler color palette for the entire space. Tiles that look like Statuario marble are set off by a white and blue marble Arabesque mosaic medallion in the center of the room. Once the space-hogging Jacuzzi tub was removed, I was able to fit larger, dueling vanities in a lovely French green (a grey with a slight, cool olive tone). These furniture-style units feature a breakfront sink base flanked by fluted columns topped with rosettes. A sculptural, contemporary tub now sits in the alcove looking out over the lush hillside. The Neo-Classicism of the Georgian aesthetic inspired my choices for light fixtures. The central chandelier and vanity sconces feature glass finials and simplified flourishes. We removed the glass bricks and rebuilt the entire shower to accommodate a linear drain, making it a true zero-clearance shower without a curb. My clients are now able to waltz into the shower without navigating oddly placed walls and an unusually high step into the pan. Even the adjacent make-up vanity got a make-over—and a beverage refrigerator concealed by a panel of the same French green--to blend with the new, lighter style of the space. Finally, I designed custom Roman shades in a stunning embroidered material of cream and aqua to complete the room. The high style of the space references the past while reveling in a current moment of comfort and convenience. Photo: Bernardo Grijalva

Bathroom Remodels

Hadco Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Newark with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a shower seat, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed, panelled walls and decorative wall panelling.

Coffee and Tea in the Scullery: Owner's Ensuite

Tamara Day Design

This is an example of a master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Lake House

Studio McGee

Large country master bathroom in Salt Lake City with a freestanding tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Baja California Sur, Villa 101

Kevin B Howard Architects, AIA

Robin Stancliff
Inspiration for a large master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Moorings Residence

Abbate Tile and Marble

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Miami with an open shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors and an open shower.

Mission Revival bathroom draperies

Superior Roman Shades

A set of drapes hung on black iron rod. French pleat with Robert Allen Gate Stich pattern in Espresso color. Neutral drapes to compliment the historical color scheme

Tidal Wave of Tile: Owner's Ensuite

Tamara Day Design

Photo of a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Farrer Extension & Renovation

Build Professional

Luxury Ensuite
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Glenmorrie Lane Whole Home Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

A relaxed farmhouse feel was the goal for this bathroom. Silvery-blue painted cabinets, nature inspired granite countertop, and parquet tile flooring. In the walk-in curbless shower built for aging in place, the accent wall has a custom tile pattern mimicking a quilt, a heated bench, and a rain shower head.

Bathrooms

Chris Sandlin Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Stylish Bath

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Striking bath vanity showcases stunning copper top-mounted bowls, floating vanity & thick quartz counter top. Contemporary flat-slab style cabinetry painted grey.

Walk-in Shower

Kirk Siegfried Design & Construction

Bob Blandy - Medallion360
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Mediterranean Modern

Carolyn Woods Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

River House

Brynn Alden Interior Design LLC

Eric Christensen - I wish photography
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Rustic Geodesic Master Bathroom

User

A geodesic bathroom remodel, new rustic, barn door, vessel sinks out of stone.
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured 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.