Demolish & new build luxury custom home Coorparoo

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Brisbane.

Middle Ridge House

Ivy + Piper Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Brisbane.

Renovation Blackwall

Bayside Quality Builders

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Central Coast.

Terrace Extension Railway Place

RMR Architects

Contemporary bathroom in Melbourne.

Demo home, Queensland, Australia

Arno van Schaik Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Joinery

Rebecca Lu Photography

13 Anderson St

Emily Tomlinson Design

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne.

Low Energy Warehouse

DiMase Architects

Design ideas for an industrial bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, concrete floors, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche and a floating vanity.

Waters Edge Custom

NJR Studios

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, beige floor, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Contemporary Bathroom

Contemporary bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, gray tile, grey floor, an open shower and a niche.

Northern Beaches

Cadence and Co

Photo of a country bathroom in Sydney.

North Curl Curl Renovation

LJW Design

White on white cabinets with Astra Walker taps and Regent bath from Decina. 'Neptune' Ceramic above counter basin
Beach style bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Beach Road, Sandringham

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Hampton House

Moss Melbourne

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne.

SHELL SHACK

Rustic Touch Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Central Coast with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, blue tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Epsom Bungalow - Bathroom

The English Tapware Company

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Sydney with white tile, subway tile, green walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

BONDI PENTHOUSE

In Vogue Kitchens & Joinery

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and a double vanity.

Gold Coast

Langlois Design

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, a vessel sink, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Kensington bathroom and Ensuite renovation

Veejay's Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, black benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom

Urban Kitchens and Joinery

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with white tile, terrazzo floors, an open shower, a double 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.