Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, an alcove shower, white walls, ceramic floors, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green tile, white tile, glass tile and engineered quartz benchtops.

Retro Bathroom

WERK | Building Modern

Description: Bathroom Remodel - Reclaimed Vintage Glass Tile - Photograph: HAUS | Architecture
Inspiration for a small transitional bathroom in Indianapolis with a vessel sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green tile, glass tile, a shower/bathtub combo, green walls, mosaic tile floors, white floor and black benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse

Villa Vici

Interior design by Vikki Leftwich, furnishings from Villa Vici || photo: Chad Chenier
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New Orleans with an integrated sink, an open shower, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, white walls, limestone floors and an open shower.

Skeen Basement

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Kris Palen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, glass tile, blue walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, blue tile, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and open cabinets.

Modern White

Zetterberg Gregory Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Baltazar Residence

Taylor Interiors

Luxury Master Bathroom
This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, green walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, onyx benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Grain Bin Residence

Nick Pancheau, AIA

Photo credit: Louis Habeck #FOASmallSpaces
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls and cork floors.

Lake Tahoe Retreat

NSM Construction

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with gray tile, open cabinets, brown cabinets, glass tile, grey walls, limestone floors, a trough sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Mulberry Lane Pool House

User

Bruce Damonte
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a console sink, open cabinets, an open shower, green tile, glass tile, pebble tile floors and an open shower.

Beautiful Bath Bliss Refashion

Demand&Deliver Ltd

This bathroom, complete with a bathtub, exudes a sophisticated hotel vibe, offering an elegant and aesthetic experience. Inspired by the luxurious ambiance found in high-end London establishments, it features impeccable design elements and great lighting, creating a space that is both visually pleasing and indulgent.

Lake Norman Walkout Basement

DPS Construction

Walk in shower with flat pebbles on the floor, frameless glass panels. Photos by Frick Fotos
Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in Charlotte with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Westlake Residence

Spaces Designed, Interior Design Studio, LLC

Bee Creek Photography, Transformation of a plain vanilla, dated bathroom into a work of art full of 'aha' touches with seamless function and modern elegance.

Bathroom with a skylight at our upper Manhattan townhouse renovation

Rauch Architecture D.P.C.

Bathroom renovation
Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Inner Sunset Residence

James Hill Architect, AIA

A skylight effect is created with concealed lighting and blue paint to brighten an interior bath. Photo credit Ricardoíguez Enríquez
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Mill Valley Bathroom Remodel

Kaplan Architects, AIA

Remodeled master bath with wall mounted toilet and walk in shower. Mitchell Shenker
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, glass tile, porcelain floors, gray tile, white walls, brown floor and an open shower.

St. James Basement Bathroom

Incredible Home Improvements, LLC

Retro style bathroom. Rustic style bathroom with glass tile walls. Open vanity, wood countertop with trough sink. Penny round tile shower floor.
Inspiration for a small country master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Ossawinnamakee Lake 2

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

West Village Apartment

White House Home Design

Waterworks bathroom
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Andesite Ridge Residence

KA Architecture

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Orange County with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, green tile, glass tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Master Bathroom Renovation

Rabaut Design Associates, Inc.

Chris Little Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a curbless shower, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls and travertine floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Glass Tile

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.