Small country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Rénovation d'un appartement et création d'une terrasse à Saint-Denis

BAT & CO

This is an example of a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, beige walls, a console sink, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, ceramic tile and cement tiles.

Rehabilitación de un piso en el Barrio Gótico | AAGF arquitectura

Simón García Asensio

Simon Garcia | arqfoto.com
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with open cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink and medium wood cabinets.

Casa en la Plaza de la Cebada

studio D12

David Frutos
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

21st Century Redwood Contemporary

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Bathroom.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a freestanding tub, an open shower, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

The Weston

Clark & Co Homes

Doug Petersen Photography
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Boise with an undermount sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and a two-piece toilet.

Lake House, Knoxville Custom Home

WilliamAndrewsArchitects

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink and concrete benchtops.

11470 dm2

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

@Tommaso Giunchi
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Milan with an undermount sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile and beige walls.

the watch tower in Montedinove, Le Marche

Massimo Ulissi architetto

Design ideas for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, concrete floors, wood benchtops and a vessel sink.

Loft Dussoubs

Dominique Paolini Design

lavabo vero de DURAVIT robinetterie café de FANTINI éclairage de INEDIT LIGHTING Photographe : Célia Bonnin
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a drop-in sink, medium hardwood floors, open cabinets, white cabinets and multi-coloured walls.

Modern Badezimmer

Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Stuttgart with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet and white walls.

Metro Olive Brillo | 3x6

Tile-Stones

These tiles are pale green in color. Not quite as a true green as an unripe olive, but more of a muted olive green. The tiles have a slightly raised center; there is a slanted, ½ inch border creating the raised center in these tiles. The raised center is a replica of the lines in the tile, on a slightly smaller scale. There is a sleekness when touched and a sheen, due to the polished finish. These tiles are ceramic.

The Recycled House - Bedford, WA

Etica Studio

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Perth with a claw-foot tub, white tile, black walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured floor and open cabinets.

Elegant Coastal Home

Erin Paige Pitts Interiors

Traditional bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, multi-coloured walls and open cabinets.

Calm, Cool, Collected Bath

DiGiacomo Homes & Renovation

Build: Rocky DiGiacomo, DiGiacomo Homes Interior Design: Gigi DiGiacomo, DiGiacomo Homes Photo: Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops and open cabinets.

Lucky Star Ranch

Studio Architects

Concrete apron front sink with antique style faucets helped create this rustic bathroom.- Photo by Gordon Gregory Photography
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown tile, brown walls, ceramic floors and a trough sink.

Bollingwood House

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

Renovation and expansion of a 1930s-era classic. Buying an old house can be daunting. But with careful planning and some creative thinking, phasing the improvements helped this family realize their dreams over time. The original International Style house was built in 1934 and had been largely untouched except for a small sunroom addition. Phase 1 construction involved opening up the interior and refurbishing all of the finishes. Phase 2 included a sunroom/master bedroom extension, renovation of an upstairs bath, a complete overhaul of the landscape and the addition of a swimming pool and terrace. And thirteen years after the owners purchased the home, Phase 3 saw the addition of a completely private master bedroom & closet, an entry vestibule and powder room, and a new covered porch.

Pima Canyon Residence Interiors

John Senhauser Architects

Our client initially asked us to assist with selecting materials and designing a guest bath for their new Tucson home. Our scope of work progressively expanded into interior architecture and detailing, including the kitchen, baths, fireplaces, stair, custom millwork, doors, guardrails, and lighting for the residence – essentially everything except the furniture. The home is loosely defined by a series of thick, parallel walls supporting planar roof elements floating above the desert floor. Our approach was to not only reinforce the general intentions of the architecture but to more clearly articulate its meaning. We began by adopting a limited palette of desert neutrals, providing continuity to the uniquely differentiated spaces. Much of the detailing shares a common vocabulary, while numerous objects (such as the elements of the master bath – each operating on their own terms) coalesce comfortably in the rich compositional language. Photo Credit: William Lesch

Bamboo and stone with a hint of color

Michael Tauber Architecture

Photo: Bay Area VR - Eli Poblitz
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, a vessel sink, red tile, open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a hinged shower door, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops and grey floor.

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.

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.