This is an example 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.

Carlson Master Bath

Enhanced Renovation

Amazing full master bath renovation with ship lap walls, new wood look tile floors, shower, free standing tub. We designed and built this bathroom.
Large country master bathroom in Bridgeport with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
Design ideas for a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, 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 and an open shower.

Riverdale Whole Home Reno - Bathroom

Carter Fox Design Build

This Riverdale semi-detached whole home renovation features some of the most frequently requested upgrades from Carter Fox clients: open-concept living, more light, a new kitchen and a more effective solution for the entry area. To deliver this wish list, we removed most of the interior walls on the main floor, upgraded the kitchen, and added a large sliding glass door across the back wall. We also built a new wall separating the entrance and living room, and built in a custom bench seat and storage area. Upstairs, we expanded one room to create a dedicated laundry room and created a larger 2nd floor bathroom. In the master bedroom we installed a wall of closets. Finally we updated all electrical and plumbing, painted and installed new flooring throughout the house.

Bliss by the Sea

Coastal Signature Homes

Photo of a large beach style kids bathroom in Charleston with blue cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an open shower, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Modern Farmhouse

M.O.Daby Design

modern farmhouse Dundee, OR type: custom home + ADU status: built credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Cellar Ridge Construction / homeowner landscape designer: Bryan Bailey - EcoTone / homeowner photography: Erin Riddle - KLIK Concepts

Harrison Road, East Point

Drake House Construction & Design

Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Wallingford Second Floor Remodel

Jackson Design Build

This is an example of a master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Price Guest Bath

Cokobo Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modena Vessel Sink Vanity with Mirror

Vinnova

Modena Vanity in Royal Blue 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.

Bright & Spacious Ensuite

Ripples Bathrooms

Paul Craig
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, laminate floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Preston - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Preston - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Urban Romantic

Lucy Interior Design

Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design Builder: Claremont Design + Build Photography: SPACECRAFTING
Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an open shower and a niche.

New England Barn Home Farmhouse

ArtCraft Homes LLC

"Victoria Point" farmhouse barn home by Yankee Barn Homes, customized by Paul Dierkes, Architect. Primary bathroom with open beamed ceiling. Floating double vanity of black marble. Japanese soaking tub. Walls of subway tile. Windows by Marvin.

Victorian Modern Bathroom Remodel

Balboa Design Group

Our clients wanted a REAL master bathroom with enough space for both of them to be in there at the same time. Their house, built in the 1940’s, still had plenty of the original charm, but also had plenty of its original tiny spaces that just aren’t very functional for modern life. The original bathroom had a tiny stall shower, and just a single vanity with very limited storage and counter space. Not to mention kitschy pink subway tile on every wall. With some creative reconfiguring, we were able to reclaim about 25 square feet of space from the bedroom. Which gave us the space we needed to introduce a double vanity with plenty of storage, and a HUGE walk-in shower that spans the entire length of the new bathroom! While we knew we needed to stay true to the original character of the house, we also wanted to bring in some modern flair! Pairing strong graphic floor tile with some subtle (and not so subtle) green tones gave us the perfect blend of classic sophistication with a modern glow up. Our clients were thrilled with the look of their new space, and were even happier about how large and open it now feels!

Stillwater Project- Bathrooms

A Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Burke Street Home

Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Corona Del Mar Modern

maison blue design group

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Orange County with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

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.