Brad Scott Photography
Small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, metal tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Tiny house at sea side

ibedi laboratorio di architettura

Cabina doccia vetro/inox con porta scorrevole, piano in lavagna.
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, metal tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Barrett Man Cave

Apollo Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, gray tile, metal tile, brown walls and marble benchtops.

Park Slope, Agile Renovation

Bolster

Partial renovation of a Park Slope, Brooklyn townhouse by Bolster, featuring a bathroom that blends the old with the new: Existing woodwork and new floor and painted wall tile, and a luxurious clawfoot bathtub.

Bathroom renovation Edison NJ

LOVI Renovations

renovation includes flooring, vanity, shower door and toilet
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, metal tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Hobby Barn

Living Stone Design + Build

Small industrial bathroom in Other with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and slate floors.

Jericho, VT Tiny Home

Ryan Bent Photography

Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, metal tile, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mount sink.

Fitzroy Terrace House

Taylor Knights

Peter Clarke
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, metal tile, black walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Jericho, VT Tiny Home

Ryan Bent Photography

The Back Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Brad Scott Photography
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, metal tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Hinesburg Efficiency Home

Ryan Bent Photography

Interior built by Sweeney Design Build. Master bathroom with metal corrugated walls.
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, metal tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

salle de bain sur les toits de Paris

Atelier Sagitta

Meero - Loyer
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, slate floors and a vessel sink.

Tiny house at sea side

ibedi laboratorio di architettura

Cabina doccia vetro/inox con porta scorrevole, piano in lavagna.
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, metal tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kingford Master Bath

area design, llc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

salle de bain sur les toits de Paris

Atelier Sagitta

Meero - Loyer
Photo of a mid-sized industrial bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, slate floors and a vessel sink.

Bathroom renovation Edison NJ

LOVI Renovations

renovation includes flooring, vanity, shower door and toilet
Mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, metal tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Tiny house at sea side

ibedi laboratorio di architettura

Cabina doccia vetro/inox con porta scorrevole, piano in lavagna.
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, metal tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Metal 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.