Entry to curbless shower, avoiding trip hazards. Contrast of colors between the floor and the border helps to orient yourself in the space. Small tiles in the shower area help to avoid slipperiness.

The Wild West

Domistyle Design

The client wanted a Tuscan Cowboy theme for their Master Bathroom. We used locally sourced re-claimed barn wood and Quartz countertops in a matte finish. For the shower wood grain porcelain tile was installed vertically and we used a photograph from the client to custom edge a glass shower panel.

Seasons

iPozdnyakov Studio

Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Alexander Volodin
Mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, yellow tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

4573 AF

Weaver Custom Homes

Traditional master bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, yellow walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an open shower, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Bathroom with Walk-In Shower, Stackable Laundry, and Pocket Door to Toilet Close

User

Walk-in Shower with Bench Seat, laundry units in bathroom, and built in storage cubby over the toilet closet
Mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Stunning Addition/Remodel - Deerfield MA

Aging In Place Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, red floor and an open shower.

Casa CT (Casaclima A)

Reggiani Davide Architetto

ph. Alessandro Milani
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, glass tile, yellow walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor and an open shower.

Master Bath Remodel - Williamsburg

The Virginia Bath Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, yellow walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Tampa Palms Master Bath

Lindross Remodeling

An overall view of the master bathroom from the entry.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Morrison Guest Bathroom Remodel - Completed Project 1

Sledgehammer Construction

Completed installation of the project. The floor to ceiling shower wall tile paired with a single panel shower glass makes the room appear bigger. A brushed nickel finish rain head shower and handheld were installed with an integral diverter in the shower valve. A new LED shower light was installed to make the room brighter. Using the brown/beige wall and floor tile ties the existing bathroom floor tile and vanity color into the updated shower

Hotel Chic Bath Remodel

Lisa Stewart Design

In place of the tub, we installed a spacious, 5-foot by 5-foot zero-threshold walk-in shower, which could be wheelchair-accessible if necessary.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, brown tile, stone tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Rénovation complète d'un chalet

Violette Sirot

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Lyon with open cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Ensuite, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14

Bath House Design Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Pocket Door for Linen & Water Closet

KraftMaster Renovations

Pocket Door for Linen & Water Closet
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kitchens and Baths

North Shore Design-Build, LLC

Small bathroom accommodates 4'x4' shower in travertine and glass block with no shower door or curtain.
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, travertine, yellow walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity and beige floor.

Accent stripe in walk in shower

Denise Quade Design

Different size tile is used in this walk in shower. Small 2 x 2 tile is used on the floor, 12 x 18 tile was used on the wall, the corner bench was made using the wall tile and so were the corner shelves. An accent stripe of tile was added centered in the doorway.

Bathroom

Missouri Tile

Large transitional master bathroom in Other with an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Walk in Shower with Bench and Shampoo Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Stunning Addition/Remodel - Deerfield MA

Aging In Place Builders, Inc.

Modern Architecturally Designed Townhouse

emme designs

Peter Layton Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, yellow walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Yellow Walls 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.