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.

Beautiful Bright Broadway

John Sutton Photography

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Verdigris wall tiles and floor tiles both from Mandarin Stone. Bespoke vanity unit made from recycled scaffold boards and live edge worktop. Basin from William and Holland, brassware from Lusso Stone.

Red Sunset Custom Build -

CopeGrand Homes

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Modern Mediterranean Remodel

Sato Architects, Inc.

This 80's style Mediterranean Revival house was modernized to fit the needs of a bustling family. The home was updated from a choppy and enclosed layout to an open concept, creating connectivity for the whole family. A combination of modern styles and cozy elements makes the space feel open and inviting. Photos By: Paul Vu

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with beige walls, an integrated sink, black floor, grey benchtops, open cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, limestone, limestone floors, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Arts & Crafts Bathroom

Dresser Homes

Architect: David C. Fowler and Associates.
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Atlanta with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile and open cabinets.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Bronze Green family bathroom with dark rusty red slipper bath, marble herringbone tiles, cast iron fireplace, oak vanity sink, walk-in shower and bronze green tiles, vintage lighting and a lot of art and antiques objects!

VICTOR HUGO

atelier daaa

Photo : Romain Ricard
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

European Spanish Casita | Baja Norte California, Mexico

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Charming modern European custom bathroom for a guest cottage with Spanish and moroccan influences! This 3 piece bathroom is designed with airbnb short stay guests in mind; equipped with a Spanish hand carved wood demilune table fitted with a stone counter surface to support a hand painted blue & white talavera vessel sink with wall mount faucet and micro cement shower stall large enough for two with blue & white Moroccan Tile!.

TUTTI

Lucia Silva Studio

Cuarto de baño en suite.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, an urinal, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Remodels

Box Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cambridge Gardens, W10

Huntsmore

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Framed Chimera

Intrigue Designs Studio + Lab

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Delhi with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, black and white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Basement Master Bath Transformation

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Basement master bathroom needed major style update including new closets, lighting, and a brand new bathroom. Large drop-in tub taking up too much space replaced by freestanding tub with floor mounted tub filler. Large two person shower with matte black fixtures. Furniture style vanity. Large hex tile floors.

Kennington, Apartment

Mustard House Design

The basement bathroom took its cues from the black industrial rainwater pipe running across the ceiling. The bathroom was built into the basement of an ex-school boiler room so the client wanted to maintain the industrial feel the area once had.

Black Modern Farmhouse

Linc Thelen Design

This couple purchased a second home as a respite from city living. Living primarily in downtown Chicago the couple desired a place to connect with nature. The home is located on 80 acres and is situated far back on a wooded lot with a pond, pool and a detached rec room. The home includes four bedrooms and one bunkroom along with five full baths. The home was stripped down to the studs, a total gut. Linc modified the exterior and created a modern look by removing the balconies on the exterior, removing the roof overhang, adding vertical siding and painting the structure black. The garage was converted into a detached rec room and a new pool was added complete with outdoor shower, concrete pavers, ipe wood wall and a limestone surround. Bathroom Details: Minimal with custom concrete tops (Chicago Concrete) and concrete porcelain tile from Porcelanosa and Virginia Tile with wrought iron plumbing fixtures and accessories. -Mirrors, made by Linc custom in his shop -Delta Faucet -Flooring is rough wide plank white oak and distressed

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Farmhouse bathroom Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Modern Lodge

Parker Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Barrio de Salamanca

Punto Suspensivo Interiorismo

Baño de estilo industrial
This is an example of a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and brown benchtops.

All Showers 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.