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.

Urban Oasis

Victoria Waters Design Pty Ltd

Inner city terrace, contemporary design
Small industrial master bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and white tile.

Project Osborne

Finnes Building Group

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids wet room bathroom in Melbourne with white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Old Be-al

FMD Architects

Underpinning our design notions and considerations for this home were two instinctual ideas: that of our client’s fondness for ‘Old Be-al’ and associated desire for an enhanced connection between the house and the old-growth eucalypt landscape; and our own determined appreciation for the house’s original brickwork, something we hoped to celebrate and re-cast within the existing dwelling. While considering the client’s brief of a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house, our design managed to reduce the overall footprint of the house and provide generous flowing living spaces with deep connection to the natural suburban landscape and the heritage of the existing house. The reference to Old Be-al is constantly reinforced within the detailed design. The custom-made entry light mimics its branches, as does the pulls on the joinery and even the custom towel rails in the bathroom. The dynamically angled ceiling of rhythmically spaced timber cross-beams that extend out to an expansive timber decking are in dialogue with the upper canopy of the surrounding trees. The rhythm of the bushland also finds expression in vertical mullions and horizontal bracing beams, reminiscent of both the trunks and the canopies of the adjacent trees.

Caulfield East Home - Kitchen, 2 bathrooms

smarterBATHROOMS+

The downstairs bathroom the clients were wanting a space that could house a freestanding bath at the end of the space, a larger shower space and a custom- made cabinet that was made to look like a piece of furniture. A nib wall was created in the space offering a ledge as a form of storage. The reference of black cabinetry links back to the kitchen and the upstairs bathroom, whilst the consistency of the classic look was again shown through the use of subway tiles and patterned floors.

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.

Home Sweet Home - Seven Hills Project

Rylo Co

The compact master ensuite still has a bit of wow factor. The walls are covered in a linen look vinyl wallpaper, the floor is adorned with mother of pearl terrazzo tiles and there is a huge custom shaving cabinet behind the simple custom framed mirror. The large walk in shower is privately hidden behind a full height wall.

Enamor 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.

Harris Street

Sartorial Interiors

Small contemporary bathroom in Sydney.

Compact Bathroom | Pink and Bright

Designtank

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Brisbane with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, pink tile, white walls, grey floor and a built-in vanity.

Freshwater

mm+j architects

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Clarendon House

Benedict Design

The new secondary bathroom is a very compact and efficient layout that shares the extra space provided by stepping the rear additions to the boundary. Behind the shower is a small shed accessed from the back deck, and the media wall in the living room takes a slice out of the space too. Plentiful light beams down through the Velux and the patterned wall tiles provide a playful backdrop to a simple black, white & timber pallete.

Annandale

McGarry Constructions Pty Limited

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

A Suburban Sanctuary

Louise Mackay Interior Design

A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.

Rozelle Master Suite

Sartorial Interiors

Black and white tile detail on wall and floor; black tapware in this shower niche, bright blue joinery
Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and multi-coloured floor.

Art House

Winwood Mckenzie Architecture

Small scandinavian master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Tribe

S&K Group

Designed & Built by us Photographed by Veeral Styling by SIM-PLI
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white tile, an integrated sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Clontarf 02

Watershed Architects

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with engineered quartz benchtops and a floating vanity.

A House for All Seasons

Poly Studio

Small scandinavian master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Small 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.