Red Ranch Studio photography
Inspiration for a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Eclectic Industrial Bathroom Remodel

Reflekt Design Build

Photo: Michelle Schmauder
Industrial bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Tranquility in a Modern Bathroom

NICHEdg

This bathroom has been completely transformed into a modern spa-worthy sanctuary. Photo: Virtual 360 NY
This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Semi-Industrial Chic

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

The ensuite is a luxurious space offering all the desired facilities. The warm theme of all rooms echoes in the materials used. The vanity was created from Recycled Messmate with a horizontal grain, complemented by the polished concrete bench top. The walk in double shower creates a real impact, with its black framed glass which again echoes with the framing in the mirrors and shelving.

Black Modern Bathroom

Ward 5 Design

All black bathroom design with elongated hex tile.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in New York with a one-piece toilet, cement tiles, black cabinets, black walls, an integrated sink, black floor, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Black and White Bathroom

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Reconstructed early 21st century bathroom which pays homage to the historical craftsman style home which it inhabits. Chrome fixtures pronounce themselves from the sleek wainscoting subway tile while the hexagonal mosaic flooring balances the brightness of the space with a pleasing texture.

Home Addition & Complete remodel

Create Construction

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

West End Ave One Bedroom Co-op Renovations

Star Renovations NY

Classic upper west side bathroom renovation featuring marble hexagon mosaic floor tile and classic white subway wall tile. Custom glass shower enclosure and tub.

Bathrooms

DNC Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern 3/4 wet room bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Jack & Jill Bath

Jemm Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style kids bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and brick walls.

Coastal Condo guest bathroom

Correa Creative LLC

Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bliss by the Sea

Coastal Signature Homes

This is an example of a large beach style kids bathroom in Charleston with an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls and an open shower.

Appartement familial tendance - Projet Pétion

Mon Concept Habitation

Les chambres de toute la famille ont été pensées pour être le plus ludiques possible. En quête de bien-être, les propriétaire souhaitaient créer un nid propice au repos et conserver une palette de matériaux naturels et des couleurs douces. Un défi relevé avec brio !

Jack and Jill Bath

AJ Margulis Interiors

the project involved taking a hall bath and expanding it into the bonus area above the garage to create a jack and jill bath that connected to a new bedroom with a sitting room. We designed custom vanities for each space, the "Jack" in a wood stain and the "Jill" in a white painted finish. The small blue hexagon ceramic floor tiles connected the two looks as well as the wallpapers in similar coloring.

Drexel Guest Bath

Bolen Designs

Modern, updated guest bath with industrial accents. Linear bronze penny tile pairs beautifully will antiqued taupe subway tile for a contemporary look, while the brown, black and white encaustic floor tile adds an eclectic flair. A classic black marble topped vanity and industrial shelving complete this one-of-a-kind space, ready to welcome any guest.

Alder Vanity with Cement Floor Tile

KraftMaster Renovations

Fun floor tiles can really bring a bathroom together! Photography by VLG Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, cement tiles, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Classic Luxe

Lavare Bathrooms

The classic archway is the highlight of this room and helps retain a sense of the home’s era. It also serves to section off the walk-in shower area and subdue the natural light from above. The Caesarstone vanity top and recessed drawer profiles tie in with the classic archway moulding and, by keeping the fixtures simple and streamlined, the room meets the brief for a contemporary space without disrupting the classic style of the home. The inclusion of a double herringbone wall tile pattern in the shower recess creates a luxurious textural subtlety and, to meet the client’s request for an element of blue, a stunning Moroccan floor tile was used.

Mortdale Residence

User

Scandinavian bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Crows Nest House

TM Design Studio

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Lakeside Modern #3

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a modern master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile 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.