A residential project located in Elsternwick. Oozing retro characteristics, this nostalgic colour palette brings a contemporary flair to the bathroom. The new space poses a strong personality and sense of individuality. Behind this stylised space is a hard-wearing functionality suited to a young family.

Contemporary Remodel

Carlson Homes Scottsdale

In the Phoenix or Scottsdale metro areas? Call or email now for your free consultation: 480-443-9100 gcarlson@carlsonhomesscottsdale.com Interior design: Cyndi Rosenstein Photo: Pam Singleton

Bathrooms

Gary Marc Designs

Bathroom with open shower design
Midcentury bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, black floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

CASA LC | Varese

KICK.OFFICE

Contemporary bathroom in Milan with an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink and terrazzo benchtops.

A NEW DAY Studio - Eynham Road

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

The Shower room with terrazzo floor, fluted concrete basin and matt white wall tiles accented with unlacquered brass fittings.
Photo of a modern bathroom in London with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, terrazzo floors, terrazzo benchtops and a single vanity.

Hampstead Residence

Indie & Co.

This is an example of a small country master bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Carlton House

Tom Robertson Architects

Derek Swalwell
This is an example of a small master bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, an integrated sink, terrazzo benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Walk-in shower

No.54 Interiors

A brand-new walk in shower with brushed brass rainfall shower head to match the floor-standing bath filler.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in West Midlands with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, terrazzo benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Bath with Hot Tub

Powell Construction

These Pental Terazzo Trend Q countertops are not only beautiful, but are also made with 70% post industrial recycled materials. Jenerik Images
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, a hot tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, white walls and slate floors.

Mandeville Canyon Mid-Century Treehouse

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, terrazzo benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Appartement familial-Pereire-douche

Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieur

creation de niches ouvertes à l'intérieur de la douche
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, terrazzo benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hillside House

The Ewang Practice

En-suit shower room with walk-in shower
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with an open shower, orange tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Polished Concrete Bathroom Colney Hatch Lane - Final edit

Cemlux

This modern bathroom has been done in North London by our team of professionals where we have applied our Samaria Polished Concrete finish on the walls and floors.

Elsternwick Bathroom

M.J.Harris Group

Bathroom Renovations

Citadel Design & Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, terrazzo benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathrooms

Big Bear Developers LLC

Transitional remodel of the master bath with custom cabinetry and finishes. The Landmark - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile and a built-in vanity.

Appartement familial Montreuil

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Morecombe Home

The Glade Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, pink tile, cement tile, pink walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Private Residence, St. Andrew's Country Club, Boca Raton, FL

Susan Lachance Interior Design

Brantley Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Paerata 3

Jessica Chloe Photography

One main wall opens on two sides, one to the shower and the other to the toilet. a nice way to push an open yet private layout
Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Auckland with white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, terrazzo benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Terrazzo Benchtops

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.