Photo of a mid-sized industrial bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an open shower, black tile, stone tile, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, a two-piece toilet and an open shower.

Urban Oasis

Elegant in Design

From little things, big things grow. This project originated with a request for a custom sofa. It evolved into decorating and furnishing the entire lower floor of an urban apartment. The distinctive building featured industrial origins and exposed metal framed ceilings. Part of our brief was to address the unfinished look of the ceiling, while retaining the soaring height. The solution was to box out the trimmers between each beam, strengthening the visual impact of the ceiling without detracting from the industrial look or ceiling height. We also enclosed the void space under the stairs to create valuable storage and completed a full repaint to round out the building works. A textured stone paint in a contrasting colour was applied to the external brick walls to soften the industrial vibe. Floor rugs and window treatments added layers of texture and visual warmth. Custom designed bookshelves were created to fill the double height wall in the lounge room. With the success of the living areas, a kitchen renovation closely followed, with a brief to modernise and consider functionality. Keeping the same footprint, we extended the breakfast bar slightly and exchanged cupboards for drawers to increase storage capacity and ease of access. During the kitchen refurbishment, the scope was again extended to include a redesign of the bathrooms, laundry and powder room.

Industrial style home. American Clay Walls

Earth Clay Works. American Clay

Photo of an industrial bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

DARK GRAY TILE EXPANDED SHOWER

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

When deciding to either keep a tub and shower or take out the tub and expand the shower in the master bathroom is solely dependent on a homeowner's preference. Although having a tub in the master bathroom is still a desired feature for home buyer's, especially for those who have or are excepting children, there's no definitive proof that having a tub is going to guarantee a higher rate of return on the investment. This chic and modern shower is easily accessible. The expanded room provides the ability to move around freely without constraint and makes showering more welcoming and relaxing. This shower is a great addition and can be highly beneficial in the future to any individuals who are elderly, wheelchair bound or have mobility impairments. Fixtures and furnishings such as the grab bar, a bench and hand shower also makes the shower more user friendly. The decision to take out the tub and make the shower larger has visually transformed this master bathroom and created a spacious feel. The shower is a wonderful upgrade and has added value and style to our client's beautiful home. Check out the before and after photographs as well as the video! Here are some of the materials that were used for this transformation: 12x24 Porcelain Lara Dark Grey 6" Shower band of Keystone Interlocking Mosaic Tile Delta fixtures throughout Ranier Quartz vanity countertops

Indulgent Ensuite – Crouch End

MALT

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in London with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Black framed shower frame

Amberth

We designed and fitted this fully bespoke walk-in shower to compliment the black accessories and black fittings. Metro-style, geometric tiles have been laid in an unusual way to add interest to the space.

Industrial age of yesteryear,

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Designer: Vanessa Cook Photographer: Tom Roe
Design ideas for a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Fitzroy Loft

Architects EAT

Derek Swalwell
Design ideas for an industrial master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Master Bath Suite - Washington DC

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Four Brothers LLC
Design ideas for a large industrial master bathroom in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a trough sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

The Ritter Retreat - Shipping Container Home in Bremerton, WA

ritterretreat

Luxury bathroom with soaking tub, vessel sinks, and electric mirrors.
This is an example of a large industrial master bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

New Home Remodel-Personal Home

Urban Nest Realty

Used a functional Singer sewing machine and made a vanity. Beautiful cast iron sink. All tile purchased at Lowes. Vintage shower head just added a touch to my new bathroom.

Shoreditch Penthouse

HouseUP

Trendy bathroom with open shower. Crafted tape with copper pipes made onsite Ciment spanish floor tiles
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial kids bathroom in London with an open shower, glass tile, grey walls, cement tiles and a vessel sink.

Modern Bathroom

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Clever tile and tapware choices combine to achieve an elegant interpretation of an 'industrial-style' bathroom. Note the clever design for the shaving cabinets, which also add light and a luxurious touch to the whole look, handy niches for storage and display, as well as the practical addition of a laundry basket to ensure the bathroom remains uncluttered at all times. The double showers and vanity allow for a relaxed toillette for both users.

Ladder Shelving Unit

Justina Gruzdyte

Photo: Pawel Nowak
Photo of a small industrial kids bathroom in Other with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors and a pedestal sink.

Industrial age of yesteryear

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Industrial Cuarto De Baño

Inspiration for a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Loft Condo Renovation

Besch Architecture

The original master bathroom was cramped and the truss was enclosed by drywall. We opened it up and reconfigured the entry to the bathroom and in turn exposed the great truss passing through the space. Peter Nilson Photography

minimalist white shower

Moss Yaw Design studio

Large format floor tiles complement the bright white porcelanosa wall tiles at either side and at the full-length bench/shower ledge, framing the featurewall finish- a dimensional linear matte tile, installed vertically to create a sense of movement.

Ranelagh Bathroom

Lisa Melvin Design

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in West Midlands with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, an open shower, subway tile and beige floor.

Morrison Sutton Guest Bathroom Remodel

Holly Viane Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Industrial Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower

If you’re looking for industrial 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 Industrial 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.