A unique, bright and beautiful bathroom with texture and colour! The finishes in this space were selected to remind the owners of their previous overseas travels.

Project Ocean Rd

Nimmo Nielsen Collective

Photo's Benito Martin
Contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Spanish Mediterranean

Maraya Interior Design

Walls with thick plaster arches and simple tile designs feel very natural and earthy in the warm Southern California sun. Terra cotta floor tiles are stained to mimic very old tile inside and outside in the Spanish courtyard shaded by a 'new' old olive tree. The outdoor plaster and brick fireplace has touches of antique Indian and Moroccan items. An outdoor garden shower graces the exterior of the master bath with freestanding white tub- while taking advantage of the warm Ojai summers. The open kitchen design includes all natural stone counters of white marble, a large range with a plaster range hood and custom hand painted tile on the back splash. Wood burning fireplaces with iron doors, great rooms with hand scraped wide walnut planks in this delightful stay cool home. Stained wood beams, trusses and planked ceilings along with custom creative wood doors with Spanish and Indian accents throughout this home gives a distinctive California Exotic feel. Project Location: Ojai designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.Spanish Revival home in Ojai.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Photo of a small mediterranean bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, an open shower, pink tile, matchstick tile, pink walls, terra-cotta floors, a console sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, an open shower, pink benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

668 on Morsvalla

Crontech Consulting

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, terra-cotta floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hackney House

VORBILD Architecture

Photo by Chris Snook
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Greenwich Residence

Liliane Hart Interiors

Master bathroom suite with a Waterworks Empire bathtub. The floors are Afyon White polished marble mosaic. Custom made vantique in white painted finish with marble countertop. Vintage bamboo stool and wood cabinet.

Tile

Atabelo's Tile

another example of a glazed ceramic tile custom shower, clean and efficient that will look new for a very long time
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Shower

Bakken Design Build

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an open shower, green tile, mosaic tile, an open shower, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

Arizona Farms Rd-Custom Home

Nu Wavz Homes

ListerPros
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls and terra-cotta floors.

Bathrooms

Arizona Designs Kitchens and Baths

This homeowner wanted to take some risks in their guest bath and this is the result. It is a lively space with a modern feel that uses the limited space well. Photography by Jeffrey Volker

Rénovation d'une demeure bourgeoise

Anne Rose BOUYER - KAURI ARCHITECTURE

La nouvelle salle de bains créée propose un espace lumineux et confortable dans une ambiance toute "rose" des faïences à la robinetterie cuivrée en passant par la petite suspension.

Spanish Revival Home

Peralta Construction

Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Austin with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, terra-cotta tile, white walls and terra-cotta floors.

Spanish Casita by the Sea | Baja California

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

This casita was completely renovated from floor to ceiling in preparation of Airbnb short term romantic getaways. The color palette of teal green, blue and white was brought to life with curated antiques that were stripped of their dark stain colors, collected fine linens, fine plaster wall finishes, authentic Turkish rugs, antique and custom light fixtures, original oil paintings and moorish chevron tile and Moroccan pattern choices.

Tuscan home rich with detail in Westlake Village

Susan Owens Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a hot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Rustic Spanish-Style Guest Bath

Cultivate Construction

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, red floor and a hinged shower door.

Burton Circle- Santa Barbara, Ca.

Owen Tile & Marble

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, blue tile, yellow tile, ceramic tile, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, white walls and terra-cotta floors.

Project 1A

Joyful Designs

We gut renovated this bathroom down to the studs. We kept the layout but used Fireclay tiles to bring a fresh and functional perspective.
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sasawane House

SPASM

Inspiration for an industrial master bathroom in Mumbai with a drop-in tub, an open shower, multi-coloured walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor and an open shower.

Spanish Casita by the Sea | Baja California

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Terra-cotta Floors

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.