Jill's master bath, featuring a contrast of woods, gray tiles, and white. Photo by Chibi Moku. Original artwork by amiguel art.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile and an open shower.

Boxwood Lane Reno

Michaelson Homes LLC

Quaint cottage built in 1927. Bathroom renovation features a unique open-concept shower and soaking tub. Vanity by Riverside Custom Cabinetry. Photography by: Dallas Wing

Nunica Bathroom remodel

Grit Construction LLC

We have been working with this client for years to slowly remodel their farmhouse. The bathroom was the most recent area get a facelift!
Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Dinton Road

Metre Squared Architecture

Piggyback loft extension in Kingston upon Thames. Bedrooms with ensuite under sloping ceilings.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, a console sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

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.

MCGEE | Primary Ensuite

Ke Design Collective Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modena Vessel Sinks

Vinnova

Modena Vanity in Grey Available in grey, white & Royal Blue (28"- 60") Wood/plywood combination with tempered glass countertop, soft closing doors as well as drawers. Satin nickel hardware finish. Mirror option available.

Sevil residence

Rahal Architects llc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Modern Condo Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Small condo bathroom gets modern update with walk in shower tiled with vertical white subway tile, black slate style niche and shower floor, rain head shower with hand shower, and partial glass door. New flooring, lighting, vanity, and sink.

Black and White Master Bath Vanity

Meyer Design

Black and white themed double sink farmhouse vanity in black with decorative knobs. Gold faucets and black square mirrors. Photos: Jody Kmetz
Inspiration for a large country master wet room bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Fort Langley

Designs by KS

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Skylights in Bathrooms

Skylights for Less

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, painted wood floors, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

A Cottage in the Pines

Liv4 Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized country master wet room bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse Restoration

Brent Cornman Construction Inc.

Reed Ewing
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Newtown Terrace

Sarah Blacker Architect

Anneke Hill
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink and an open shower.

Ozark

Tray McCune Homes

Mid-sized country master wet room bathroom in Oklahoma City with a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, black floor, an open shower and a wall-mount sink.

Lower East Side 2

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

gut renovation of new bathroom. white subway tile with dark gray charcoal grout. porcelain dark gray charcoal floor, rain shower head, recessed niches, floating white oak vanity, polished chrome fixtures

Home Addition & Complete remodel

Create Construction

Inspiration for a 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.

Subway tile bathroom

Amart Services LLC

White subway tile bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

Open Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Wet Room

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

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.