Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

The Skyland Custom Home

Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Walk in Shower with Two Doors in Bathroom with Separate Vanities

Denise Quade Design

A walk in shower was incorporated into this master bathroom and has a his and hers entrance with each vanity being out side their perspective doors. Shampoo shelves were incorporated above short shelves that house bar soap and razors.

Cornish Cottage Refurbishment

User

This was a lovely 19th century cottage on the outside, but the interior had been stripped of any original features. We didn't want to create a pastiche of a traditional Cornish cottage. But we incorporated an authentic feel by using local materials like Delabole Slate, local craftsmen to build the amazing feature staircase and local cabinetmakers to make the bespoke kitchen and TV storage unit. This gave the once featureless interior some personality. We had a lucky find in the concealed roof space. We found three original roof trusses and our talented contractor found a way of showing them off. In addition to doing the interior design, we also project managed this refurbishment. Brett Charles Photography

Traditional

Moffitt Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Bath with Laundry

Mia Sandmark Design

Contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, an open shower and a laundry.

CANYON

KabCo Kitchens

Design ideas for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Sleek Accessible Bath

12/12 Architects & Planners

These clients needed a first-floor shower for their medically-compromised children, so extended the existing powder room into the adjacent mudroom to gain space for the shower. The 3/4 bath is fully accessible, and easy to clean - with a roll-in shower, wall-mounted toilet, and fully tiled floor, chair-rail and shower. The gray wall paint above the white subway tile is both contemporary and calming. Multiple shower heads and wands in the 3'x6' shower provided ample access for assisting their children in the shower. The white furniture-style vanity can be seen from the kitchen area, and ties in with the design style of the rest of the home. The bath is both beautiful and functional. We were honored and blessed to work on this project for our dear friends. Please see NoahsHope.com for additional information about this wonderful family.

Bathroom Remodel with integrated laundry

RAJ Kitchen and Bath, LLC

Our client had the laundry room down in the basement, like so many other homes, but could not figure out how to get it upstairs. There simply was no room for it, so when we were called in to design the bathroom, we were asked to figure out a way to do what so many home owners are doing right now. That is; how do we bring the laundry room upstairs where all of the bedrooms are located, where all the dirty laundry is generated, saving us from having to go down 3 floors back and forth. So, the looming questions were, can this be done in our already small bathroom area, and If this can be done, how can we do it to make it fit within the upstairs living quarters seamlessly? It would take some creative thinking, some compromising and some clients who trust you enough to make some decisions that would affect not only their bathroom but their closets, their hallway, parts of their master bedroom and then having the logistics to work around their family, going in and out of their private sanctuary, keeping the area clean while generating a mountain of dust and debris, all in the same breath of being mindful of their precious children and a lovely dog.

Wine Country Modern Farmhouse

STUDIO PRIME ARCHITECTURE (SP-ARC)

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in San Luis Obispo with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, wood-look tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wood walls.

Glenmorrie Lane Whole Home Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

A relaxed farmhouse feel was the goal for this bathroom. A free-standing tub rests under two large windows bringing in tons of natural light against a warming two-sided fireplace looking into the primary bedroom. Silvery-blue painted cabinets, nature inspired granite countertop, custom patterned tile backsplash, parquet tile flooring.

Bathroom Renovation

Hometek Renovations & Extensions

Modern bathroom in neutral colours, Bondi
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

Back Bay - Beacon Street

the Design Studio, LLC

This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

#mcleanrenovation - Opulent Master Bathroom

Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC

Luxurious master bathroom featuring marble tile and countertop, custom vanity with additional built-in storage, antique gilded mirror,and antique brass accents Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

Lake Joseph Executive Bunkie

Tamarack North

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Das Dreigiebelhaus

büro für bauform

offener Badbereich des Elternbades mit angeschlossener Ankleide. Freistehende Badewanne. Boden ist die oberflächenvergütete Betonbodenplatte. In die Bodenplatte wurde bereits zum Zeitpunkt der Erstellung alle relevanten Medien integriert. Foto: Markus Vogt

Ancala Master Bathroom Remodel

User

A large beautiful bathroom remodel with lots of natural light.
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with an undermount tub, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and an open shower.

Built for Art in Pacific Heights

Architect Mason Kirby Inc.

Joseph Schell
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops and marble.

Grand in Gold Canyon

Reve Design & Custom Construction

Quartz cap on shampoo niche and shower bench, handheld on slide bar, body sprays, linear drain. Photo Credit: David Elton
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and an Open Shower

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.