Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower and turquoise benchtops.

Pasadena Colonial Re-imagined

JTID Inc.

This guest bathroom was designed to reflect the home’s historical character and contemporary feel. Custom vanity overhanging a wood bench storage unit. Ann sacks’ ceramic and glazed lava stone tiles throughout.

Retreat from the City

Translations Design Studio, LLC

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Neubau Haus Kleine Rittergasse 11

FRANKEN Generalplaner GmbH

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Frankfurt with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, subway tile, black walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and an open shower.

CLASSICISM REFRESHED

TY LARKINS INTERIORS

CHAD CHENIER PHOTOGRAPHY
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in New Orleans with an undermount sink, open cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls and grey benchtops.

Retro Bath Remodel in Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with a claw-foot tub, subway tile, white walls, open cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a console sink, porcelain floors, medium wood cabinets and a one-piece toilet.

Wayland Modern Farmhouse

Walnut Creek Design

This is an example of a large country 3/4 bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Renovation

Mudan Interior Design

Transformation of a small outdated bathroom in the traditional style.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, black cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, black and white tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, an alcove tub, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a shower curtain.

Edgewood

Bearded Builders

Large transitional master bathroom in Omaha with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel - Lafitte, Oak Park

Holly Viane Interiors, LLC

HVI
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink and granite benchtops.

Guest Bathroom

Brakefield Design Collective

Hayley McCormick
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in New York with open cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors and a console sink.

Prospect Heights Brownstone

indigo & ochre design

master bath: repurposed table to vanity w/ salvaged 'fiore de pesco’marble top, unlacquered brass gooseneck faucets & brass picture-lights. indigo & ochre design

Spice Warehouse Tribeca Loft

Marie Burgos Design

Established in 1895 as a warehouse for the spice trade, 481 Washington was built to last. With its 25-inch-thick base and enchanting Beaux Arts facade, this regal structure later housed a thriving Hudson Square printing company. After an impeccable renovation, the magnificent loft building’s original arched windows and exquisite cornice remain a testament to the grandeur of days past. Perfectly anchored between Soho and Tribeca, Spice Warehouse has been converted into 12 spacious full-floor lofts that seamlessly fuse Old World character with modern convenience. Steps from the Hudson River, Spice Warehouse is within walking distance of renowned restaurants, famed art galleries, specialty shops and boutiques. With its golden sunsets and outstanding facilities, this is the ideal destination for those seeking the tranquil pleasures of the Hudson River waterfront. Expansive private floor residences were designed to be both versatile and functional, each with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a home office. Several residences enjoy dramatic Hudson River views. This open space has been designed to accommodate a perfect Tribeca city lifestyle for entertaining, relaxing and working. This living room design reflects a tailored “old world” look, respecting the original features of the Spice Warehouse. With its high ceilings, arched windows, original brick wall and iron columns, this space is a testament of ancient time and old world elegance. The master bathroom was designed with tradition in mind and a taste for old elegance. it is fitted with a fabulous walk in glass shower and a deep soaking tub. The pedestal soaking tub and Italian carrera marble metal legs, double custom sinks balance classic style and modern flair. The chosen tiles are a combination of carrera marble subway tiles and hexagonal floor tiles to create a simple yet luxurious look. Photography: Francis Augustine

Hinsdale North Adams Street Bathrooms

Plain & Posh

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mill End House

An Artful Life

Scandinavian bathroom in Essex with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Luttrellstown Castle

VENTURA DESIGN

This is an example of a traditional master wet room bathroom in Dublin with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, blue walls, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Vintage Meets High End Bathroom

Lemon Grass Interior Architecture

Erik Rank Photography
Mid-sized country master bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, open cabinets, a freestanding tub and dark wood cabinets.

Westcliff Remodel

Dwellings Design Group

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, an open shower, gray tile, subway tile and grey walls.

White Subway Tile Transitional Bathroom With Mosaic Tile Border

Mir Mosaic Collections

An all-white New Mexico home remodel bathroom design. Featuring a marble mosaic tile border around bath tub, and shower. Complete with white subway tile walls and cement look porcelain floors. Transitional at its finest!

Anitgua Lane

Williamson James Homes LLC

This is an example of a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Subway 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.