Small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bateau Bay - Bespoke

Novale Bathrooms

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Central Coast with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Balham Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in London with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, cement tiles, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black walls.

North Perth Bathroom Renovation - Black Hexagon

On The Ball Bathrooms

Hexagon Bathroom, Small Bathrooms Perth, Small Bathroom Renovations Perth, Bathroom Renovations Perth WA, Open Shower, Small Ensuite Ideas, Toilet In Shower, Shower and Toilet Area, Small Bathroom Ideas, Subway and Hexagon Tiles, Wood Vanity Benchtop, Rimless Toilet, Black Vanity Basin

Friendship Renovation

Katy Popple Design

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Stone Canyon III

Juxtaposed Interiors

This hall 1/2 Bathroom was very outdated and needed an update. We started by tearing out a wall that separated the sink area from the toilet and shower area. We found by doing this would give the bathroom more breathing space. We installed patterned cement tile on the main floor and on the shower floor is a black hex mosaic tile, with white subway tiles wrapping the walls.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile.
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom - AFTER

daniStudio

The black and white palette is paired with the warmth of the wood tones to create a “spa-like” feeling in this urban design concept. Salient features: free-standing vanity medicine cabinet decorative pendant lights 3 dimensional accent tiles

El Cajon, CA - Five Bathrooms Remodeling

Europe Construction

Five bathrooms in one big house were remodeled in 2019. Each bathroom is custom-designed by a professional team of designers of Europe Construction. Charcoal Black free standing vanity with marble countertop. Elegant matching mirror and light fixtures. Open concept Shower with glass sliding doors. Remodeled by Europe Construction

Hampstead Residence

Indie & Co.

This is an example of a small country master bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Turnkey Garden Flat

Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Compact Modern Bath

studio | TRACE, pllc

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with open cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, an open shower, grey floor, gray tile and engineered quartz benchtops.

Culver City - Master Bathroom

Luxe Remodel

Avesha Michael
Small modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Fitzroy North House

MMAD Architecture

Dark floor tiles laid in a herringbone pattern wrap up the shower wall and into the skylight over the shower. Timber joinery , marble benchtop, full height mirror and Venetian plaster add contrast and warmth to the bathroom. Thank you for all the interest in the tile. It's called Mountains Black (600x75mm) and is supplied by Perini Tiles Bridge Rd Richmond, Melbourne Victoria Australia Image by: Jack Lovel Photography

Striking Contemporary Bungalow Upgrade

Brilliant SA

FEATURE TILE: Silver Travertine Light Crosscut Pol 100x300 WALL TILE: Super White Matt Rec 300x600 FLOOR TILE: BST3004 Matt 300x300 (all Italia Ceramics) VANITY: Polytec Natural Oak Ravine (Custom) BENCHTOP: Organic White (Caesarstone) BASIN: Parisi Bathware, Catino Bench Basin Round 400mm (Routleys) TAPWARE: Phoenix, Vivid Slimline (Routleys) SHOWER RAIL: Vito Bertoni, Aquazzone Eco Abs Dual Elite Shower (Routleys) Phil Handforth Architectural Photography

Small Master Bathroom Remodel

A Stylish Life, CA

Working with a very small footprint we did everything to maximize the space in this master bathroom. Removing the original door to the bathroom, we widened the opening to 48" and used a sliding frosted glass door to let in additional light and prevent the door from blocking the only window in the bathroom. Removing the original single vanity and bumping out the shower into a hallway shelving space, the shower gained two feet of depth and the owners now each have their own vanities!

Woodland Hills

MR Interior Design

Marcella Cobos
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

30A Beach House - Camellia

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

Second floor primary bathroom.
Inspiration for a small beach style bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and marble.

Stone Canyon III

Juxtaposed Interiors

Small 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.