Our clients briefed us to turn their ‘white box’ bathroom into a chic oasis, usually seen in high end hotels. The bathroom was to be the focal point of their newly purchased period home. This design conscious couple love the clean lines of Scandinavia, the bold shapes and colours from the midcentury but wanted to stay true to the heritage of their Victorian house. Keeping this in mind we also had to fit a walk in shower and a freestanding tub into this modest space! We achieved the ‘wow’ with post modern monochrome chevron flooring, high gloss wall tiles reminiscent of Victorian cladding, eye popping green walls and slick lines from the furniture; all boxes ticked for our thrilled clients. What we did: Full redesign and build. Colour palette, space planning, furniture, accessory and lighting design, sourcing and procurement.

Downer Residence

Studio Black Interiors

Modern black and white bathroom with timber features. Marble look tiles and long subway tiles complete this monochrome look. Bathroom interior design and styling by Studio Black Interiors, Downer Residence, Canberra, Australia. Built by Homes by Howe. Photography by Hcreations.

Oxley House

Studio Origami

Master Ensuite photo by Jody Darcy
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Perth with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Casa en Llafranc - Costa Brava

Grup Escrivá

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and an open shower.

738 Willow Lane Home Building Project

Masami Suga

Masami Suga
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Attic Conversion

StudioHOFF Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Wall Hung Vanity in Walnut, Matching Walnut Mirror Dual Ginger Sconces

WrightWorks, LLC

This contemporary wall hung vanity was custom made for the project from walnut veneers and solids. It features beveled edge door and drawer fronts, with no hardware to interrupt the clean lines and beautiful walnut grain. The vanity mirror is attached to a walnut veneer panel to match the wall hung vanity. Dual sconces by Ginger flank the mirror. Design by Christopher Wright, CR Built by WrightWorks, LLC. Photos by Christopher Wright, CR WrightWorks, LLC--a Greater Indianapolis and Carmel, IN remodeling company.

Modern Bathroom

Peter Salerno Inc

Peter Rymwid
Large contemporary bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

RHILEY BATHROOM

User

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mirror tile, beige walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, coffered and brick walls.

Master Bath Design -Treasure Island, FL

KR Fritz LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile and yellow walls.

Camberwell - Renovation of Landmark Georgian Property

MH Costa Construction Ltd

Large eclectic master bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower and a floating vanity.

655 16Th Ave

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

TP3_D

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Bagno piano terra. Dettaglio mobile su misura. Lavabo da appoggio, realizzato su misura su disegno del progettista in ACCIAIO INOX. Finitura ante LACCATO, interni LAMINATO. Rivestimento in piastrelle EQUIPE.

Prahran Home - Bathroom

smarterBATHROOMS+

They wanted the kitchen to set the scene for the rest of the interiors but overall wanted a traditional style with a modern feel across the kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and laundry spaces. Photographer: David Russell

Bathroom Projects

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

2017 Street of Dreams

Stone Bridge Homes NW

REPIXS
Photo of an expansive country master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Richard and Laurie's Renovation

C&J Custom Builders Inc.

C & J just completed another design by LEAP Architecture. Richard and Laurie wanted to bring a much brighter and more modern feel to their Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, and Loft. We completely renovated their second floor, changing the floor plan, adding windows and doors, and installing streamline modern finishes to the space. The Master Bathroom includes a Floating Island Vanity, Fully Custom Shower, Custom Walnut Paneling and Built in Cabinetry in the closets. Throughout the renovated areas, frame-less doors and large windows were installed to add a sleek look and take full advantage of the beautiful landscapes. Photos by Mainframe Photography

Beach House Bathroom

Lindross Remodeling

This is an example of a large transitional kids bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Norwood Residence

Grieve Gillett Andersen

Sam Noonan
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Adelaide with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile and mosaic tile floors.

Buggy Estate Home

Jimmy Nash Homes

Deborah Stigall, Chris Marshall, Shaun Ring
Photo of an expansive traditional kids bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Green Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.