Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Rose Bay Penthouse

D'Cruz Design Group

Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Weather House

Mihaly Slocombe

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

The White House on the Hill - Barn

Round Top Home Builders

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, brown walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Chevy Chase, MD Traditional House Remodel

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Susie Soleimani Photography
This is an example of a small beach style kids bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, green walls and marble floors.

Cheviot Hills Master Bathroom

Jacqueline Kleinberg Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

2018 NWA Parade of Homes

Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association

Celtic Construction
Design ideas for a country bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom- with outdoor garden shower

Nautilus Homes

This master bathroom is elegant and rich. The materials used are all premium materials yet they are not boastful, creating a true old world quality. The sea-foam colored hand made and glazed wall tiles are meticulously placed to create straight lines despite the abnormal shapes. The Restoration Hardware sconces and orb chandelier both complement and contrast the traditional style of the furniture vanity, Rohl plumbing fixtures and claw foot tub. Design solutions include selecting mosaic hexagonal Calcutta gold floor tile as the perfect complement to the horizontal and linear look of the wall tile. As well, the crown molding is set at the elevation of the shower soffit and top of the window casing (not seen here) to provide a purposeful termination of the tile. Notice the full tiles at the top and bottom of the wall, small details such as this are what really brings the architect's intention to full expression with our projects. Beautifully appointed custom home near Venice Beach, FL. Designed with the south Florida cottage style that is prevalent in Naples. Every part of this home is detailed to show off the work of the craftsmen that created it.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Z Collection Candy ceramic tile in ‘Ocean’ is used for the lower half of the walk-in shower and the upper is from Daltile Miramo Fan Mosaic in ‘Aqua’.

Tuxedo II

Norwood Architects

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Blue Vanity with Marble Countertops and Champagne Bronze Fixtures

Classic Home Improvements

This Chula Vista master bathroom was transformed into an elegant luxury hotel design with this Ariel Cambridge Midnight blue vanity with marble countertops. The gold frame mirror adds a touch of elegance to match the rest of the champagne bronze fixtures and hardware. Photo credit: Nader Essa Photography

La Jolla Newkirk Remodel

Jantz Construction

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with open cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ensuite Guest Bathroom Mixing of Cool Grays with Warm Tones

Eclectic Designs LLC

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and marble.

Dallas | Avalon | Jack & Jill Bath

Kitchen Design Concepts

Black and white can never make a comeback, because it's always around. Such a classic combo that never gets old and we had lots of fun creating a fun and functional space in this jack and jill bathroom. Used by one of the client's sons as well as being the bathroom for overnight guests, this space needed to not only have enough foot space for two, but be "cool" enough for a teenage boy to appreciate and show off to his friends. The vanity cabinet is a freestanding unit from WW Woods Shiloh collection in their Black paint color. A simple inset door style - Aspen - keeps it looking clean while really making it a furniture look. All of the tile is marble and sourced from Daltile, in Carrara White and Nero Marquina (black). The accent wall is the 6" hex black/white blend. All of the plumbing fixtures and hardware are from the Brizo Litze collection in a Luxe Gold finish. Countertop is Caesarstone Blizzard 3cm quartz.

Sammamish Rebuild

Molly Sandvick Design

Transitional bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

30 - Park City, Utah Residence

Magleby Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Salt Lake City with medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, brown benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and granite benchtops.

Vanity Projects

Icon Kitchens, LTD.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub and granite benchtops.

Rénovation d'une maison de 165m2 sur 4 niveaux à Boulogne

SMDco

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner tub, gray tile, cement tile, blue walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, wood benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Ridgemont Residence

Ed Hughey, Architect & Realtor

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Austin with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Open Cabinets

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.