This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 wet room bathroom in London with a two-piece toilet, subway tile and an open shower.

Capitol Hill Bathrooms

Lisa & Leroy

Our clients are eclectic so we wanted to mix styles in their master bathroom. The traditional plumbing fixtures, modern glass panel door, traditional countertop (marble), modern style vanity, eclectic floor, industrial light, and the mid-century modern mirror all work together to make just the right balance of eclectic.

Travis Heights Bright & Clean Modern Single Family

Breathe Design Studio

Completed in 2017, this single family home features matte black & brass finishes with hexagon motifs. We selected light oak floors to highlight the natural light throughout the modern home designed by architect Ryan Rodenberg. Joseph Builders were drawn to blue tones so we incorporated it through the navy wallpaper and tile accents to create continuity throughout the home, while also giving this pre-specified home a distinct identity. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/cleanmodernsinglefamily

Professor's House

Arielle C. Schechter, AIA

© Keith Isaacs Photo
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Hamden

South Broad Paint & Home Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master wet room bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Rosewood House

WORD [Warren Office for Research and Design]

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and grey floor.

Bathroom Trinity Road,SW18

GDL London

The second bathroom of the house, boasts the modern design of the walk-in shower, while also retaining a traditional feel in its' basin and cabinets.

Winebaum Residence

Nicholas/Budd Architects, LLP

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, subway tile and an open shower.

Northfield Beautiful Blue ADA Bathroom

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Blue, White & Gray Master Bath
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Light Floors - Kora Vinyl Floors

Harper Floors

Kora is a 7 inch x 60 inch WPC Vinyl Plank with a soft, minimalist oak design and fluid gray hues. This flooring is constructed with a waterproof SPC core, 20mil protective wear layer, rare 60 inch length planks, and unbelievably realistic wood grain texture.

Lockhaven Bath

Franco Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Maison Fontaine-sur-Saône

Y STUDIO

@Florian Peallat
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Lyon with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, green walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Luxurious Soaking Tub

Meyer Design

Soak the day away in this luxurious tub with a signature faucet and hand shower. If you are looking for stress-free serenity this is it! Photos: Jody Kmetz

Design Build Modern Farmhouse

YW Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom & Entryway

MBG Renovation

Large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Modern Masculine Master Bathroom

Melton Design Build

The goal of this project was to update the outdated master bathroom to better meet the homeowners design tastes and the style of the rest of this foothills home, as well as update all the doors on the first floor, and create a contemporary mud room and staircase to the basement. The homeowners wanted a master suite that had a masculine feel, incorporated elements of black steel, wood, and contrast with clean white tiles and counter-tops and helped their long and skinny layout feel larger/ make better use of the space they have. They also wanted a more spacious and luxurious shower with water temperature control. A large window that existed above the original soaking tub offered spectacular views down into Boulder valley and it was important to keep this element in the updated design. However, privacy was also very important. Therefore, a custom-built powder coated steel shelf, was created to provide privacy blocking, add storage, and add a contrasting design element to the white wall tiles. Black honeycomb floor tiles, new black walnut cabinetry, contemporary wall paper, a floor to ceiling glass shower wall, and updated fixtures elevated the space and gave the clients exactly the look and feel that they wanted. Unique custom metal design elements can be found throughout the new spaces (shower, mud room bench and shelving, and staircase railings and guardrails), and give this home the contemporary feel that the homeowners desired.

Georgian Country House Complete Renovation

Alberts House Ltd

Hotel room luxury was the aim for the en-suite , created with high end fittings and sanitary ware mixed with metro tiles and authentic wooden floor.
Inspiration for a country bathroom in London with a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor and an open shower.

Sunnyvale Full Remodel

Lavan Construction | Design + Build

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Newport Heights Home

Anders Lasater Architects

Photos by Chad Mellon
Country master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

A View to Creech Hill

Studio MR - Somerset

Graham Gaunt
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, a console sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, a corner shower and grey walls.

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.