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Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower

Seed House
Seed House
Whisker ArchitectureWhisker Architecture
A sunken bath hidden under the double shower creates a bathroom that feels luxuriously large - perfect for a couple who rarely use their bath.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a double shower, white tile, porcelain floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink and brown benchtops.
Collombatti Farm House Bathroom Renovation NSW 2440
Collombatti Farm House Bathroom Renovation NSW 2440
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Contemporary farm house renovation.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted, exposed beam, flat-panel cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtops.
Malvern Home - Ensuite
Malvern Home - Ensuite
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This lovely Malvern home saw a total transformation of all wet areas, including the main bathroom, ensuite, kitchen, and laundry. A professional couple with two young children, our clients tasked us with turning their newly bought Malvern property into their dream home. The property was in great condition, but the interiors were outdated and lacked the functionality to support a young family’s busy lifestyle. Because this was their forever home, we designed the spaces collaboratively with our clients focusing on nailing their aesthetic brief while providing them with a high level of functionality to suit their present and future needs. Our brief: The design needed to be child-friendly but with a sophisticated aesthetic All materials needed to be durable and have longevity A fresh, modern look with textures was a must The clients love cooking, so a kitchen that was functional as well as beautiful was paramount. The kitchen really is the central hub of this busy home, so we wanted to create a modern, bright, and welcoming space where all the family could gather and share quality time. The first thing to go was the outdated, curved floor-to-ceiling window, which didn’t align with our client’s vision for their dream home. We replaced it with large modern bi-fold stacking doors that let natural light seep in. We also removed an impractical external double door and replaced it with a tightly waterproofed servery bi-fold window, which our clients loved. The existing U-shaped kitchen was impractical with only one access, which created accessibility issues. Our solution was to completely redesign the kitchen to create an L-shaped layout with a large central island and two accesses for even flow. The table-like island was a priority in our client’s wish list because they wanted a spot where they could sit together and share meals and where the children could do homework after school. They loved the idea of sitting facing each other instead of in a line like you do in standard islands. That’s why we installed a custom-made powder-coated steel leg on the island, which looks beautiful and allows the family to sit on either side of it. To update the room’s aesthetics, we selected high-quality and durable materials for a fresh and modern look. The sleek white cabinetry features a super matt melamine finish with anti-fingerprint technology, which is low-maintenance, easy to clean and great for when there are kids in the house. To maximise every inch for functionality, we included smart storage solutions throughout the cabinetry, as well as a spacious pantry that can be tucked away when not in use. To create visual intrigue and add a textured layer to the space, we juxtaposed the smooth surfaces of the cabinetry and porcelain benchtop with a textured, hand-made look tiled splashback. The splashback is easy to maintain thanks to its epoxy grout, which is waterproof and repels dirt and grime. We also included lovely natural timber handles to add an organic touch to the design. We wanted the room to feel bright and happy, so LED downlights were evenly distributed throughout, complete with dimmers for when mood lighting was needed. We also used LED strip lighting under all overhead cabinetry and an automatic light in the pantry. The finishing touch was the lovely hub pendant above the island, which certainly takes the room’s aesthetics to the next level. To continue with the same modern tactile look in the laundry, we used a handmade square tile paired with led lighting to showcase the texture in the tile. Because the space also needed to be easy to maintain (and child friendly), we used super matt melamine with anti-fingerprint technology for the cabinetry with porcelain benchtops for ultimate durability. We used large-format tiles, which are easy to maintain and create the illusion of space, perfect for this small room. Lack of storage was solved with large floor to ceiling cupboards, which allowed us to use every inch of the room. To add a warm touch to this bright and airy space, we used circular timber handles. For the family bathroom and the ensuite, we continued the child-friendly theme by utilising large-format tiles pair with anti-fingerprint finishes for the cabinetry. In line with the modern aesthetic of the kitchen and laundry, we wanted to create a sophisticated space that felt unique to the home. Because we also wanted the bathrooms to feel calm and serene, we introduced curves in the design for a softer look and feel. The circular shape theme proposed by the custom mirrors continues in the basin, large free-standing bath and natural timber handles. The client loved the idea of using gunmetal finishes instead of the traditional chrome finish, so we selected gunmetal tapware which looks amazing paired with the custom arch mirrors. The led lighting around the mirrors provides function and form, being a decorative feature that creates mood lighting and additional task lighting. LED downlights were also evenly distributed throughout the spaces- all with dimmers for versatility. Drawers were the preferred method of storage, and they include concealed power points for practicality which was a critical point of our brief.
Hinterland Master Suite
Hinterland Master Suite
CT DesignCT Design
The master ensuite feels like your own private day spa, featuring custom built in vanities warm timber tones, brass details and stone tops. Stone look tiles ground the space while a penny round mosaic features in the shower area. Subtle curves in the vanities and mirrors create softness in what could be a hard space.
Ensuite
Ensuite
Kylie SargentKylie Sargent
Large contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.
Custom design and build
Custom design and build
Horizon HomesHorizon Homes
First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.
Bathroom Make-Over
Bathroom Make-Over
Shmik InteriorsShmik Interiors
A black framed panel gave a beautiful, simple definition to this walk-in shower and complemented the brushed gunmetal shower head and rail.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, an open shower and white benchtops.
High Street Manly - No. 3
High Street Manly - No. 3
Bathrooms By OldhamBathrooms By Oldham
The newly designed timeless, contemporary bathroom was created providing much needed storage whilst maintaining functionality and flow. A light and airy skheme using grey large format tiles on the floor and matt white tiles on the walls. A two draw custom vanity in timber provided warmth to the room. The mirrored shaving cabinets reflected light and gave the illusion of depth. Strip lighting in niches, under the vanity and shaving cabinet on a sensor added that little extra touch.
Ferndale Cottage
Ferndale Cottage
Kitty Lee ArchitectureKitty Lee Architecture
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.
Brunswick Parlour
Brunswick Parlour
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.
Essendon - Deco House
Essendon - Deco House
Dean Dyson ArchitectsDean Dyson Architects
The brass detailing and terrazzo tiles give this ensuite a soft and subtle texture.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, an open shower, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.
Paddington Terrace
Paddington Terrace
Sonya Vidic Interiors & StylingSonya Vidic Interiors & Styling
Contemporary bathroom in Sydney with a curbless shower, white tile, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower and a single vanity.
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
A minimalist industrial dream with all of the luxury touches we love: heated towel rails, custom joinery and handblown lights
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a floating vanity, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and a single vanity.
New Farm Light House
New Farm Light House
Shane Marsh ArchitectsShane Marsh Architects
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.
Rose Bay House
Rose Bay House
D'Cruz Design GroupD'Cruz Design Group
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.
Yattalunga - Bespoke
Yattalunga - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Central Coast with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a vessel sink, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.
Casa de Romarc - Winston Hills
Casa de Romarc - Winston Hills
Perfect Square DesignPerfect Square Design
Luxury new home. Guest bathroom is an eye catcher boasting floating cabinetry and shadow lines at the wall and ceiling junction
Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.
Bathroom with Floating Vanity and Freestanding Bath
Bathroom with Floating Vanity and Freestanding Bath
ImprovaImprova
Stunning bathroom designed with modern aesthetics and a focus on luxurious functionality. The standout feature in this space is the floating vanity, which adds a touch of contemporary elegance. A mirrored shaving cabinet is strategically placed above the vanity, providing ample storage and serving as a practical and stylish addition.
Rose Bay Penthouse
Rose Bay Penthouse
D'Cruz Design GroupD'Cruz Design Group
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.
Cabbage Tree Drive, Bayview
Cabbage Tree Drive, Bayview
Bathrooms By OldhamBathrooms By Oldham
Contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and an open shower.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower

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