Kids bathroom with fun penny tile. Notice the kids step stool pull out in bottom of cabinet.
Photo of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and shaker cabinets.

Olowalu Beachfront Cottage

Todd Boyd Homes

Jessica Pearl
This is an example of a large tropical bathroom in Hawaii with an open shower.

Pasadena Contemporary Townhouse

Ederra Design Studio

Ederra Design Studio and Peter Valli
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Palm Springs

Beneficial Construction Group

Master Bathroom
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls and travertine floors.

The Galleon - Pub with rooms

Absolute Interiors

A classical bathroom design complimenting the old buildings character and feels contemporary while appropriate. A large fitted mirror above a shelf opened up this small bathroom.

Highbury

Romilly Turner Interior Design

This ensuite bathroom was completely remodelled. What was a dank, dark, badly designed small space, became a serene sancturary for the clients, with a walk in shower and raised roof to bring yet more light and space to the surroundings Photography by Nick Smith toiletries courtesy of Aria

The Dairy

Rendall & Wright

Images by Rachael Smith www.rachaelsmith.net
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in London with a console sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Sofia Provides a Colorful Ground for an LA Bathroom

Granada Tile

Our client Alexandra Becket got her start as a textile designer and has had her wall hangings, paintings and home accessories shown at galleries around her LA hometown. In 2010 she and her husband, Greg Steinberg launched ModOp Design, a home renovation company. A recent project is near and dear to them—their own home in the the Beverly Grove area of LA. It’s near and dear to us at Granada Tile, too—they covered a bathroom floor in cement tile in our Echo Collection’s Sofia pattern. Design by Alexandra Becket/ Photo Courtesy Granada Tile / Tiles by Granada Tile

Project MP

Bo Fentum Design

A new ensuite created in what was the old box bedroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with white cabinets, an open shower, yellow tile, ceramic tile, a pedestal sink, black floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Notting Hill Upper Maisonette

Barlow & Barlow Design

Green and pink guest bathroom with green metro tiles. brass hardware and pink sink.
This is an example of a large eclectic master bathroom in London with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Montrose Modern Spec

Masa Studio Architects

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, marble, brown floor, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Moroccan Bathroom

Blandford & Co.

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Louisville with green tile, a niche, an open shower, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, white floor and an open shower.

Mt. Veeder

risa boyer architecture

Mid-sized bathroom in San Francisco with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Belvidere place

Portland building and remodeling

Master bathroom addition. Terrazzo tile floors, and free standing tub.
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, an open shower, engineered quartz benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

hidden glen

Christie Hausmann Design

This is an example of a large transitional bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Lakeside Modern #1

Cannarsa Structure and Design

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, beige tile, wood benchtops, an open shower, an open shower, beige walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Industrial Bathroom

Photo of an industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with an open shower, grey walls, concrete floors and an open shower.

Arts & Crafts Addition

b Architecture Studio

Will Horne
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, brown walls, an open shower and shaker cabinets.

NAVAJO

User

Guest Bathroom Lance Gerber, Nuvue Interactive, LLC
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with a wall-mount sink, glass-front cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls and concrete floors.

North Fork Bathroom

User

Walk-in shower with Ming marble hexagon tile and unlacquered brass Watermark fixtures.
Photo of a modern bathroom in New York with an open shower, green tile, stone tile and green walls.

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.