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Woodeden Drive

One Three Design Inc.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops and solid surface benchtops.

Recent Projects

Bel Air Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Buehler Master Bath

Alliance Home Remodeling

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and an open shower.

Industrial Chic Spa Bathroom

DES Home Renovations

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and an open shower.

Black & White Bath

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

The sophisticated contrast of black and white shines in this Jamestown, RI bathroom remodel. The white subway tile walls are accented with black grout and complimented by the 8x8 black and white patterned floor and niche tiles. The shower and faucet fittings are from Kohler in the Loure and Honesty collections. Builder: Sea Coast Builders LLC Tile Installation: Pristine Custom Ceramics Photography by Erin Little

Craftsman in Cumberland Valley

Roland Builder, Inc.

Alan Wycheck Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master wet room bathroom in Other with an open shower, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Lindblade

So Much Yes Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive country master wet room bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone floors, an open shower, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls and beige floor.

Bathroom Remodel

MoBA Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mill District Residence

Studio Architects

Photo of an industrial master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, concrete benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Featured Bathrooms

Buckeye Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern French Provincial

Kristin Hoaglund Design

This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.

Severn Chapel

Procopio Family Homes

Expansive traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Style Home

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

Modern farmhouse style designed with white carrara marble subway tile and pattern hexagon with black accents. What master bathroom doesn't have a double sink vanity. We couldn't resist to put these two beautiful antique mirrors and crystal pendants. Such a large space consisting a : free standing soaker tub, a shower stall and toilet (toto toilet) commode. Completing with a polished chrome shower body system and custom storage.

Double Vanity

KBF by Audi Contractors

Renee Alexander
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

La Jolla Master Bath- Casually California

Design Studio West

Designed by Margaret Dean- Design Studio West
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with a curbless shower, a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white floor, white benchtops, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, an open shower, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Silver Glam Master Suite

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Contemporary New Construction

Reliance Design Build

Virtually Here Studios
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

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.

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.