Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Tahoe Retreat

TINEKE TRIGGS

phillip harris
Inspiration for a country bathroom in San Francisco with a trough sink and open cabinets.

2011 Foxhall

Inspirations Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in Atlanta with a trough sink and open cabinets.

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, black floor and brown benchtops.

Kid's Bathroom

O’Hara Interiors

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Morrison Sutton Guest Bathroom Remodel

Holly Viane Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bathrooms

Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA

Photo Credit: Warren Jagger
This is an example of a mid-sized master bathroom in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, medium wood cabinets, a trough sink and open cabinets.

Faustino, Media Room & An Unbelievable Bathroom & Shower

D&J Kitchens and Baths Inc.

Dave Adams Photographer
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Sacramento with a trough sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, a corner shower, green tile, stone tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

Best Builders ltd

designer: False Creek Design Group photographer: Ema Peter
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with a trough sink, open cabinets, a corner shower, grey cabinets, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Villa moderne - Marrakech

Demeure Design

Contemporary style bathroom of modern family residence in Marrakech, Morocco.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, marble floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Rock Star Retreat

John McClain Design

You wouldn't know it by looking at it, but this is a pool bath. Amped up sophistication with a mix of grays, whites, golds, and metals. A custom epoxy flooring meets gold cork wallcovering for a play on textures. Stephen Allen Photography

Lakewood Modern Residence

Novum Architecture

Modern design by Alberto Juarez and Darin Radac of Novum Architecture in Los Angeles.
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, a hot tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bath Suite - Washington DC

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Four Brothers LLC
Inspiration for a large industrial master bathroom in DC Metro with a trough sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bespoke Kitchen and Bar Design for Greenwich Family

Granoff Architects

Large country 3/4 bathroom in New York with a trough sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, pebble tile floors, wood benchtops, stone tile, multi-coloured walls and brown benchtops.

Minimalist Shower

Modern Building and Design

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with a trough sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, a curbless shower, white tile, white walls and concrete floors.

Watson Lakeview Home

Evelyn K Design

Mixed Woods Master Bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Bathrooms

Innovative Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Austin with open cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Powder Room

Rock Paper Hammer

Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Large country bathroom in Louisville with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brick floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown walls and brown benchtops.

Hermitage Trail

Studio M Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops and red floor.

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Following the modern farmhouse theme, this bathroom features a classic sink with a classic faucet complimented with a wooden drawer system! We think the flooring brings the whole bathroom together, don't you?

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and a Trough Sink

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.