World-Inspired Bathroom with a Built-in Shower Ideas and Designs
Concept Renovations, Inc.Design ideas for a world-inspired bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, grey tiles, grey walls, beige floors and an open shower.
G. Christianson Construction, Inc.Dark stone, custom cherry cabinetry, misty forest wallpaper, and a luxurious soaker tub mix together to create this spectacular primary bathroom. These returning clients came to us with a vision to transform their builder-grade bathroom into a showpiece, inspired in part by the Japanese garden and forest surrounding their home. Our designer, Anna, incorporated several accessibility-friendly features into the bathroom design; a zero-clearance shower entrance, a tiled shower bench, stylish grab bars, and a wide ledge for transitioning into the soaking tub. Our master cabinet maker and finish carpenters collaborated to create the handmade tapered legs of the cherry cabinets, a custom mirror frame, and new wood trim.
Design Studio WestThe intent of this design is to integrate the clients love for Japanese aesthetic, create an open and airy space, and maintain natural elements that evoke a warm inviting environment. A traditional Japanese soaking tub made from Hinoki wood was selected as the focal point of the bathroom. It not only adds visual warmth to the space, but it infuses a cedar aroma into the air. A live-edge wood shelf and custom chiseled wood post are used to frame and define the bathing area. Tile depicting Japanese Shou Sugi Ban (charred wood planks) was chosen as the flooring for the wet areas. A neutral toned tile with fabric texture defines the dry areas in the room. The curb-less shower and floating back lit vanity accentuate the open feel of the space. The organic nature of the handwoven window shade, shoji screen closet doors and antique bathing stool counterbalance the hard surface materials throughout.
Rafael Senabre RibesBaño principal abierto al dormitorio y separado por un cristal mate. Baño de gran lujo revestido de piezas de pizarra negra con suelo de madera teñida en color oscuro y con sanitarios blancos. El toque asiático lo ponen los acabados y los complementos decorativos.
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Large world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, a bidet, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white walls and medium wood cabinets.
DESIGN 4 CORNERSInspiration for a world-inspired bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a vessel sink, concrete worktops, beige floors, an open shower and grey worktops.
Alfred / Stéphanie GenevrierChristine Besson
Design ideas for a large world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, a built-in bath, a built-in shower, grey walls, concrete flooring and an open shower.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, a built-in bath, a built-in shower, grey walls, concrete flooring and an open shower.
Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLPCiro Coelho Photography
This is an example of a world-inspired bathroom in Santa Barbara with a freestanding bath and a built-in shower.
This is an example of a world-inspired bathroom in Santa Barbara with a freestanding bath and a built-in shower.
The Viking Craftsman, IncZen style bathroom - won 2010 regional COTY bathroom above $60,0000 award
Photo of a large world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a built-in shower, beige walls, travertine flooring, a vessel sink and wooden worktops.
Photo of a large world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a built-in shower, beige walls, travertine flooring, a vessel sink and wooden worktops.
Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLCLittle did our homeowner know how much his inspiration for his master bathroom renovation might mean to him after the year of Covid 2020. Living in a land-locked state meant a lot of travel to partake in his love of scuba diving throughout the world. When thinking about remodeling his bath, it was only natural for him to want to bring one of his favorite island diving spots home. We were asked to create an elegant bathroom that captured the elements of the Caribbean with some of the colors and textures of the sand and the sea.
The pallet fell into place with the sourcing of a natural quartzite slab for the countertop that included aqua and deep navy blues accented by coral and sand colors. Floating vanities in a sandy, bleached wood with an accent of louvered shutter doors give the space an open airy feeling. A sculpted tub with a wave pattern was set atop a bed of pebble stone and beneath a wall of bamboo stone tile. A tub ledge provides access for products.
The large format floor and shower tile (24 x 48) we specified brings to mind the trademark creamy white sand-swept swirls of Caribbean beaches. The walk-in curbless shower boasts three shower heads with a rain head, standard shower head, and a handheld wand near the bench toped in natural quartzite. Pebble stone finishes the floor off with an authentic nod to the beaches for the feet.
Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.Master Bath with stainless steel soaking tub and wooden tub filler, steam shower with fold down bench, Black Lace Slate wall tile, Slate floor tile, Earth plaster ceiling and upper walls
Photo: Michael R. Timmer
Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLCWorld-inspired bathroom in Tampa with a built-in shower, a freestanding bath, white tiles and glass tiles.
UserThis is an example of a world-inspired bathroom in Hawaii with grey tiles, pebble tile flooring and a built-in shower.
Scholten Construction LLCDesign ideas for a large world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a built-in shower, stone tiles, brown walls, slate flooring, a vessel sink and wooden worktops.
Leader Design StudioRyan Gamma Photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone worktops, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, white tiles, concrete flooring, beige walls and grey floors.
Inspiration for a world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone worktops, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, white tiles, concrete flooring, beige walls and grey floors.
Salvaje StudioWorld-inspired bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a vessel sink, grey floors, an open shower, white worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Creative Home RenovationsThis is an example of a world-inspired bathroom in Adelaide with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, blue tiles, green tiles, grey floors, an open shower and white worktops.
Before and After Builders, Inc.Curbless shower with Manhattan Sky 2" x 2" mosaic shower floor tile!
Medium sized world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a built-in shower, a bidet, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower and white worktops.
Medium sized world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a built-in shower, a bidet, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower and white worktops.
studio HINGEEach master bathroom houses a custom fabricated jacuzzi in cast solid surface that is fully sunken into the floor for ease of access and to minimise visual impact. Both master bathrooms and wardrobe areas open up into their bedrooms in different ways.
Sarisand TileDesign ideas for a large world-inspired ensuite bathroom in Other with a japanese bath, a built-in shower, beige tiles, pebble tiles, beige walls, a vessel sink and wooden worktops.
World-Inspired Bathroom with a Built-in Shower Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your world-inspired bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your world-inspired bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find world-inspired bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right world-inspired bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting world-inspired bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What world-inspired bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your world-inspired bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your world-inspired bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your world-inspired bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small world-inspired bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to world-inspired small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.1