black and white bathroom design with Spanish tiles and open vanity

A bathroom remodels with Spanish pattern tiles and freestanding vanity. Photo Credit: Jesse Laver
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and open cabinets.

1 Bathroom Becomes 2

Cabinet Designers, Inc

Mid-sized country master bathroom in New York with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, black benchtops and open cabinets.

Mississippi Modern

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Minneapolis with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, white floor, medium wood cabinets, a trough sink, wood benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Waschtisch aus Altholz

Innenausbau Binder GmbH

Waschtischunterbau aus Altholz Fliesen in Betonoptik Alte Leiter als Handtuchhalter Muschellampe Alter Bilderrahmen als Spiegel
Mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Cologne with a curbless shower, gray tile, cement tile, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, open cabinets, white walls and medium wood cabinets.

Outdoor Tub

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

This outdoor bathtub is the perfect tropical escape. The large natural stone tub is nestled into the tropical landscaping at the back of the his and her's outdoor showers, and carefully tucked between the two rock walls dividing the showers from the main back yard. Loose flowers float in the tub and a simple teak stool holds a fresh white towel. The black pebble pathway lined with puka pavers leads back to the showers and Master bathroom beyond.

Beach Style Bathroom

Bentley Design

This is an example of a beach style master bathroom in Sydney with white tile, open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

salle de bain bleue

Anabel Messens Architecte

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, wood benchtops, brown floor, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, cement tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink and an open shower.

Mediterranean Whole House Remodel

Douglah Designs

This gorgeous home renovation was a fun project to work on. The goal for the whole-house remodel was to infuse the home with a fresh new perspective while hinting at the traditional Mediterranean flare. We also wanted to balance the new and the old and help feature the customer’s existing character pieces. Let's begin with the custom front door, which is made with heavy distressing and a custom stain, along with glass and wrought iron hardware. The exterior sconces, dark light compliant, are rubbed bronze Hinkley with clear seedy glass and etched opal interior. Moving on to the dining room, porcelain tile made to look like wood was installed throughout the main level. The dining room floor features a herringbone pattern inlay to define the space and add a custom touch. A reclaimed wood beam with a custom stain and oil-rubbed bronze chandelier creates a cozy and warm atmosphere. In the kitchen, a hammered copper hood and matching undermount sink are the stars of the show. The tile backsplash is hand-painted and customized with a rustic texture, adding to the charm and character of this beautiful kitchen. The powder room features a copper and steel vanity and a matching hammered copper framed mirror. A porcelain tile backsplash adds texture and uniqueness. Lastly, a brick-backed hanging gas fireplace with a custom reclaimed wood mantle is the perfect finishing touch to this spectacular whole house remodel. It is a stunning transformation that truly showcases the artistry of our design and construction teams. Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, click here: http://douglahdesigns.com/

Thole Residence

Design Platform

David Lauer
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Denver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Farmhouse Bath

HAVEN design+building llc

This stylish update for a family bathroom in a Vermont country house involved a complete reconfiguration of the layout to allow for a built-in linen closet, a 42" wide soaking tub/shower and a double vanity. The reclaimed pine vanity and iron hardware play off the patterned tile floor and ship lap walls for a contemporary eclectic mix.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Contemporary

Tierra Concepts

Photo by Wendy McEarhern
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Albuquerque with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and concrete benchtops.

Bathroom Oasis

post architecture inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Toronto with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and a laundry.

Sophisticated Bathroom Elements

Reclaimed Wood San Diego

Client Reclaimed Douglas Fir wall
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Woodley Place NW - His

Jordan Design-Build Group

Warm gray porcelain tiles create a modern masculine feel in this recent Woodley Park-DC bathroom remodel. The custom live edge walnut shelves introduce a natural element against the contemporary floating quartz countertop and backsplash. A non-working whirlpool tub was replaced with a generous walk-in shower and frameless glass enclosure. Two seven-foot-high skylights flood the bathroom with natural light and keep the space feeling open and airy. Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

Our Work

Monsen Collins Builders

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, stone tile, grey walls, limestone floors and granite benchtops.

NYC - Jersey City

Build Now NYC

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, an integrated sink, subway tile, black floor and an open shower.

Custom Concrete Tile Shower- Encinitas CA

San Diego Bath & Tile

Photo of a large industrial master bathroom in San Diego with a freestanding tub, a double shower, gray tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet and brown benchtops.

Alpha Wellness Sensations

GALAXY OUTDOOR LLC

Alpha Wellness Sensations is an international leader, pioneer and trendsetter in the high-end wellness industry for decades, supplying a wide range of exceptional quality steam baths, sunbeds, traditional and infrared saunas. The company specializes in custom-built spa, rejuvenation and wellness solutions.

KOHLER

Weinstein's Bath and Kitchen Showroom

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls and porcelain floors.

All Cabinet Finishes Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.