The brass detailing and terrazzo tiles give this ensuite a soft and subtle texture.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, an open shower, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Shenton Park (Wet Room Project)

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

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This is an example of a small beach style kids wet room bathroom in Perth with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sackville North

Apex Constructions N.S.W

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

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Middle Park Home - Ensuite

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This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne.

Plumpton House, Wagga Wagga

GPG Architecture

We were given an over-sized wedge shaped parcel of land to design this environmentally sustainable family home. It naturally lends itself towards a generously scaled L shape form with a central indoor-outdoor living area and adaptable study spaces surrounded by native plants and other water saving elements. To make the most of the natural light all year round, expanses of glass sliding doors and windows where strategically placed. This also allows for a soothing breeze to cross flow throughout the house, working with the dynamic Australian climate. The design features strong sharp liner and angular forms which is complimented with earthy contemporary colours and textures. This is evident through the bold use of charcoal metal cladding juxtaposed with neutral coloured stone walls. To further enhance the living spaces and blending of the indoors with the outdoors the site plan incorporates an open plan dining area on the verandah with views of the full sized swimming pool, large eucalyptus trees and native grasses, which leads onto a garden ideal for a family to relax and entertain in, offering plenty of space for a veggie patch and even for the chooks to run around! This Project won the 2019 MBA Riverina Region Home in the $750,000 - $1million catagory.

Bronte

Naibu Design

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Sydney.

Onyx - Carmichael Build

ABI Interiors

This contemporary house design brings an essence of Melbourne-inspired interiors to the Gold Coast. It embraces a monochromatic scheme, with sophisticated black and brushed nickel balancing natural timber and stone. A laser-cut staircase features as the hero piece of the home, highlighting the six-metre natural stone wall and refreshing garden bed below. High ceilings and doors accommodate ample natural light, making the moody interiors feel weightless instead of heavy.

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.