Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, blue floor and white benchtops.

London Georgian Apartment

Shanade McAllister-Fisher Design

Photo by Nathalie Priem
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with black cabinets, cement tile, white walls, open cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, a vessel sink and an open shower.

Broad Ripple Bungalow

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Bonus Room Bathroom shares open space with Loft Bedroom - Interior Architecture: HAUS | Architecture + BRUSFO - Construction Management: WERK | Build - Photo: HAUS | Architecture

Montauk

Pamela Glazer Architect

This is an example of a beach style master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, pebble tile, white walls, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Master Bathroom

Paragon Custom Builders

The wood paneling in this Master Bathroom brings a comforting ambiance to the freestanding tub.
Design ideas for a country master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, slate floors and marble benchtops.

Rollingwood Addition

Dick Clark + Associates

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Austin with mosaic tile, tile benchtops, white tile, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors and a drop-in sink.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

DE NAVE A VIVIENDA - MADRID

Domus Nova

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, yellow tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

country guest bathroom

Lauren Pennisi Interiors

Original artwork stands out against the amazing wallpaper.
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Jack & Jill Bath

Jemm Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with open cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Reforma baños y cocina norte Mallorca

Marta Sorel

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in Palma de Mallorca with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Cambridge Gardens, W10

Huntsmore

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

blanche

Atelier Varenne

salle de bain
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Red Sunset Custom Build -

CopeGrand Homes

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Vogelwiese

büro für bauform

offenes Bad in der privaten Ebene des Elternschalfzimmers ohne Trennung mit Durchgang durch die Ankleide ins Schlafzimmer Foto Markus Vogt
Inspiration for an expansive modern master bathroom in Nuremberg with open cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Apartamento Alginet

negrosobreazul

Fotografía: David Zarzoso y Lorenzo Franzi
This is an example of a modern bathroom in Valencia with open cabinets, gray tile, beige tile, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Contemporain Salle De Bain

Contemporary bathroom in Paris with white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtops and open cabinets.

Pond Vista

Princeton Design Collaborative

Boys shared bath with curbless shower. Pocket doors give privacy while taking up no floor space. Jeffrey Tryon - Photographer / PDC
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

1 Bathroom Becomes 2

Cabinet Designers, Inc

Mid-sized country master bathroom in New York with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, black benchtops and open cabinets.

Artist Studio in North London

Clifton Interiors Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in London with open cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and White Walls

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.