Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with grey cabinets, blue tile, an integrated sink, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Extension & Renovation in Ainslie, ACT

Built By Drew

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Heavenly Hawthorn House

Caroline Touzeau Design

Contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

The Cedar Barn Project

Studio 187

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black walls, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, black floor and grey benchtops.

Cummins St Renovation

Primrose Hill Interiors

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Perth.

Contemporary Custom Home

nead architecture + design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Renovation - Albert Park

Damco Kitchens

Continuing on with the contemporary theme from the kitchen, this bathroom is all about the texture. The same tile has been used on the floors and walls with the white vanity popping out and being the showpiece of this room.

Open Living in Lewisham

PGW Building

Large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, ceramic floors, an open shower, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

The Heritage House Croydon

Minosa | Design Life Better

Scandinavian bathroom in Sydney.

Bathroom Renovation - Ballajura, Western Australia

Smart Style Bathrooms

Inspiration for a beach style wet room bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Monogram

Nexus Designs

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, a single vanity, a floating vanity, marble, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, white benchtops and brown floor.

Clarendon 246, Harpley Estate Werribee Victoria

User

Bathroom in the Clarendon home design by JG King Homes Alpha Collection
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Client Home - New Farm

Ownit Homes

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Brisbane.

Clayfield Ensuite

Brisbane Bathroom Renovations Pty Ltd

Custom-made vanity, custom-made mirror cabinets, Brodware Kristall lever basin mixers, wall sconces, mirror tiles, niche.
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, pink floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

SHELL SHACK

Rustic Touch Pty Ltd

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Central Coast with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, a one-piece toilet and grey floor.

Sage and Terrazzo bathroom

Anatoly Patrick Architecture

Contemporary bathroom in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black and white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Woollahra Terrace

Legend Design Studio

Contemporary bathroom in Sydney.

Bright Residence

Reitsma & Associates

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Sunshine Coast.

Rhythmic House

Kitty Lee Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, white tile, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, an integrated sink and white benchtops.

Burke Street Home

Arden Vale Homes Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas

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.