Situated along the coastal foreshore of Inverloch surf beach, this 7.4 star energy efficient home represents a lifestyle change for our clients. ‘’The Nest’’, derived from its nestled-among-the-trees feel, is a peaceful dwelling integrated into the beautiful surrounding landscape. Inspired by the quintessential Australian landscape, we used rustic tones of natural wood, grey brickwork and deep eucalyptus in the external palette to create a symbiotic relationship between the built form and nature. The Nest is a home designed to be multi purpose and to facilitate the expansion and contraction of a family household. It integrates users with the external environment both visually and physically, to create a space fully embracive of nature.

San Gorgonio Modern Wonder

Horizon Builders, Inc.

Guest bathroom with aqua large format subway tile in a stacked pattern. White quartz counter tops with white high gloss cabinetry. Shower screen.

Friendship Renovation

Katy Popple Design

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Century Oak Farmhouse

Old Barn Design

Beautiful symmetrical bath with his and hers vanities, freestanding tub, separate shower and water closet.
Inspiration for a country master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Open Concept Shower, with Glass Partition and No Door, Windows Inside Shower

WrightWorks, LLC

The contemporary, open concept shower with glass partition and no door. Delta Vero shower fixtures. Design by Christopher Wright, CR Built by WrightWorks, LLC. Photos by Christopher Wright, CR WrightWorks, LLC--a Greater Indianapolis and Carmel, IN remodeling company.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bathroom in Stow

Hartville Hardware Kitchen & Bath

Large traditional master bathroom in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Cat's Meow

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This master bath remodel is the cat's meow for more than one reason! The materials in the room are soothing and give a nice vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. We completed a kitchen remodel for this client a few years’ ago and were delighted when she contacted us for help with her master bath! The bathroom was fine but was lacking in interesting design elements, and the shower was very small. We started by eliminating the shower curb which allowed us to enlarge the footprint of the shower all the way to the edge of the bathtub, creating a modified wet room. The shower is pitched toward a linear drain so the water stays in the shower. A glass divider allows for the light from the window to expand into the room, while a freestanding tub adds a spa like feel. The radiator was removed and both heated flooring and a towel warmer were added to provide heat. Since the unit is on the top floor in a multi-unit building it shares some of the heat from the floors below, so this was a great solution for the space. The custom vanity includes a spot for storing styling tools and a new built in linen cabinet provides plenty of the storage. The doors at the top of the linen cabinet open to stow away towels and other personal care products, and are lighted to ensure everything is easy to find. The doors below are false doors that disguise a hidden storage area. The hidden storage area features a custom litterbox pull out for the homeowner’s cat! Her kitty enters through the cutout, and the pull out drawer allows for easy clean ups. The materials in the room – white and gray marble, charcoal blue cabinetry and gold accents – have a vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. Polished nickel fixtures and hardware add sparkle, while colorful artwork adds some life to the space.

Manhattan Beach, Part One

Anna Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Baltimore Bathroom

Handled Interior Design + Construction

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Bathroom Remodel (Abraham)

Mariano & Co., LLC

Large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Belgravia Residence Refurbishment

Mark Pinney Associates

Inspiration for a contemporary kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, slate floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

J & K Master Bath Renovation

Black Gold Contractors LLC

Nice, open, clean and sleek design.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Universally Designed Luxury Bath

Next Stage Design + Build

"Alexandrita" Quartzite from Bedrosians
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a bidet, green tile, stone slab, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Winn - Guest Bath

ULAH Interiors + Design

Our clients wanted to renovate and update their guest bathroom to be more appealing to guests and their gatherings. We decided to go dark and moody with a hint of rustic and a touch of glam. We picked white calacatta quartz to add a point of contrast against the charcoal vertical mosaic backdrop. Gold accents and a custom solid walnut vanity cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly at ULAH Interiors + Design add warmth to this modern design. Wall sconces, chandelier, and round mirror are by Arteriors. Charcoal grasscloth wallpaper is by Schumacher.

Custom Home - Wandin North

Cobalt Constructions

This is an example of a modern master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Issaquah Bathroom Remodel

Rainier Custom Homes

This master bath layout was large, but awkward, with faux Grecian columns flanking a huge corner tub. He prefers showers; she always bathes. This traditional bath had an outdated appearance and had not worn well over time. The owners sought a more personalized and inviting space with increased functionality. The new design provides a larger shower, free-standing tub, increased storage, a window for the water-closet and a large combined walk-in closet. This contemporary spa-bath offers a dedicated space for each spouse and tremendous storage. The white dimensional tile catches your eye – is it wallpaper OR tile? You have to see it to believe!

Stork Residence

Compelling Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Snohomish Home

Creative Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Bathroom in Blue

De Meza + Architecture

An Architect's bathroom added to the top floor of a beautiful home. Clean lines and cool colors are employed to create a perfect balance of soft and hard. Tile work and cabinetry provide great contrast and ground the space. Photographer: Dean Birinyi

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Quartzite Benchtops

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.