Karen Loudon Photography
Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with a japanese tub, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, slate floors and an open shower.

Modern Warmth – Boca Raton, Florida

Interiors By Shelly Preziosi

Design ideas for a tropical master bathroom in Miami with a drop-in tub, an open shower, black tile, yellow walls, slate floors, an open shower and slate.

Bath from a tiny space

Cameron House Interiors

By merging 2 closets I created a wonderful bath. The wallpaper is Scalamandra , the vanity from Ikea and the wall tile is basic subway tile.
Inspiration for a small eclectic master bathroom in Raleigh with a console sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors and blue walls.

Ord Street Residence

Apparatus Architecture

Photo by: Kevin Meynell
Contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in tub, an open shower and an open shower.

Hollywood Regency, Montecito

Maienza - Wilson Architecture + Interiors

Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury bathroom in Santa Barbara with an open shower, green tile, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Bollingwood House

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

Renovation and expansion of a 1930s-era classic. Buying an old house can be daunting. But with careful planning and some creative thinking, phasing the improvements helped this family realize their dreams over time. The original International Style house was built in 1934 and had been largely untouched except for a small sunroom addition. Phase 1 construction involved opening up the interior and refurbishing all of the finishes. Phase 2 included a sunroom/master bedroom extension, renovation of an upstairs bath, a complete overhaul of the landscape and the addition of a swimming pool and terrace. And thirteen years after the owners purchased the home, Phase 3 saw the addition of a completely private master bedroom & closet, an entry vestibule and powder room, and a new covered porch.

Bathroom facelift in Chiswick

Architect Your Home

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor and an open shower.

Port Melbourne Home

smarterBATHROOMS+

Tom Roe Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops and black benchtops.

Tranquil Waterfront Masterbath

Signature Design & Cabinetry LLC

J. Hobson Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, gray tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

North Gordon Road House

Woodhouse Architecture

Jeff Herron
Midcentury bathroom in Miami with an open shower, an open shower and blue floor.

Green Mosaic Tile Shower Floor with Hidden Seam Drain

MAK Design + Build Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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Johnson Bespoke Ltd

Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Sussex with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, yellow floor and an open shower.

Commercial Warf Renovation

Clear Creek Architects, P.C.

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Complete Home Remodel in Los Angeles

Venetian Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

8th Street Jewel Box

Stellar Remodeling and Design

Mediterranean bathroom in Other with an open shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink and multi-coloured tile.

Stylish Apartment Refurb: Ongar Road, Fulham

Affleck Property Services

Contemporary bathroom in London with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile and green walls.

Oak Barn Wet Room

Janey Butler Interiors

A stylish Wet Room in a beautiful newly built Oak Barn Interior. Using Italian Porcelain Stone effect Tiles with underfloor heating, Stunning Fantini Rain Shower which has different lighting and control functions. Pale Wood Shelving with led lighting and a large basin set underneath a painted antique mirror. Lutron controlled Lighting and Crestron sound system within this interior. Powder coated towel radiator and gorgeous calming colour scheme. Handmade Oak doors and door furniture in pewter. with stylish robes and towels from Paris and elegant home accessories. A lovely space to enjoy and unwind. Photography by Andy Marshall Architectural Photography

Petroglyph

Bespoke Woodwork

Marc Sowers Bespoke Woodwork
This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors and a vessel sink.

Beck Remodel 2002

The Well Planned Home

Donna Sanders
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with marble benchtops, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, grey walls and marble 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 Design Vidal / Photo by Marcia Prentice / Cement Tiles by Granada Tile

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.