Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Wilmington Court - Pool Bath

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Pool bath clad in painted ship-lap siding with separate water closet, changing space, and storage room for cushions & pool floats.
Large transitional bathroom in Houston with open cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, a console sink and brown floor.

302 Orchid

Teale Architecture

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

bright side east side

Susan Yeley Homes

Bloomington is filled with a lot of homes that have remained trapped in time, which is awesome and fascinating (albeit sometimes frightening). When this young family moved to Bloomington last spring, they saw potential behind the Florida wallpaper of this Eastside ranch, and good bones despite its choppy layout. Wisely, they called SYI and Loren Wood Builders for help bringing it into the two thousand-teens. Two adjacent bathrooms were gutted together and went back up in much better configurations. A half bath and mud-cum-laundry room near the garage went from useful but blah, to an area you don't have to close the door on when guests come over. Walls came down to open up the family, living, kitchen and dining areas, creating a flow of light and function that we all openly envy at SYI. (We do not hide it whatsoever. We all want to live in this happy, bright house. Also the homeowners are amazing cooks, another good reason to want to move in.) Like split-levels and bi-levels, ranches are often easy to open up for the casual and connected spaces we dig so much in middle America this century. Knock down walls; unify flooring; lighten and brighten the space; and voila! a dated midcentury shell becomes a modern family home. Contractor: Loren Wood Builders Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Tile work: Fitzgerald Flooring & Construction Photography: Gina Rogers

Master Bath

Hanley Development

Photography ©Jeff Allen
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and open cabinets.

French Normandy Residence

Charles Hilton Architects

HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Custom Home of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Project of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Custom Home 6,000-7,000 SF HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Remodeled Home $2 Million - $3 Million Brick Industry Associates 2013 Brick in Architecture Awards 2013 - Best in Class - Residential- Single Family AIA Connecticut 2014 Alice Washburn Awards 2014 - Honorable Mention - New Construction athome alist Award 2014 - Finalist - Residential Architecture Charles Hilton Architects Woodruff/Brown Architectural Photography

Modern Badezimmer

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Stuttgart with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach

Jodi Fleming Design

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, white tile, mosaic tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and grey benchtops.

Badezimmer mit Meerblick

wedi GmbH

wedi GmbH
Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, open cabinets, white cabinets and an open shower.

vintage country side

Julien CLAPOT

©julien clapot
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with a pedestal sink, open cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, white cabinets and blue walls.

Marble Mosaic Tile Walk-In Shower with Niches

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Photography by: Adeline Ray Design Studio
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, beige walls, white floor and an open shower.

Helena Bathroom Suite

User

From luxury bathroom suites and furniture collections to stylish showers and bathroom accessories to add the finishing touches, B&Q is the premier destination for all your bathroom project needs.

New Canaan Shingle Style

Michael Smith Architects

Laura Moss
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, brown walls, open cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, marble floors and white floor.

House of Jazz

Fraley and Company

This is one of the smaller master bathrooms we've worked on, in scale with the rest of the home. But it features a large skylight and a just-fine floor plan-- both of which we kept. The custom asymmetrical (larger at the top) wall cabinet will hold so much more than their previous couple of drawers, and fits in a little funk in the space. There's a recessed medicine cabinet at the left wall that houses the daily necessities. Blackstone Edge Studios

Rochelière

Nomad Eleven

This is an example of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Compact Modern Bath

studio | TRACE, pllc

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with open cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, an open shower, grey floor, gray tile and engineered quartz benchtops.

Terrazzo tiled, light and airy ensuite

My Bespoke Room

The combination of light colours, natural materials and natural light from the skylight creates a beautiful and calming atmosphere. The light and airy feel of this bathroom design is perfect for small spaces, as it creates the illusion of more room.

Menlo Park Small Reno

Fiorella Design, LLC

alcove shower, cement floor tiles, wall hung vanity, herringbone shower tiles
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, a single vanity, a floating vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

SB 148 GRAFITE Architectural Terrazzo Agglotech

Ollin Stone

The cutting-edge technology and versatility we have developed over the years have resulted in four main line of Agglotech terrazzo — Unico. Small chips and contrasting background for a harmonious interplay of perspectives that lends this material vibrancy and depth.

Miami Beach Penthouse

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

Complete Gut and Renovation Powder Room in this Miami Penthouse Custom Built in Marble Wall Mounted Counter Sink
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Miami with open cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, marble, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and White 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.