Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

MSN Homes Griffin display home

ProAbode Photography

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Kurrajong Heights - Serene

Novale Bathrooms

A serene style ensuite featuring an outdoor bath.
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Ensuite Bathroom with Freestanding Bath and Bathroom Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, a corner shower and a hinged shower door.

Keon House

Demardi.

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Ensuite bathroom with freestanding tub, enclosed glass shower, medium-light wood cabinetry with black matte hardware and appliances, white counter tops, black matte metal twin mirrors and twin pendants.

West Village Duplex

ASG Construction Group

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

Kiama Renovation - Bathroom

Architecture Republic

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Wollongong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

44 North St Leichhardt

Evolve Styling

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, a drop-in sink, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Art Deco Glamour Master Bathroom

Cypress Design Co.

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Providence with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

MidCentury Modern "ADA Accessible" Guest House

Barbara Grushow Designs Inc.

Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a wall-mount sink, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

Cypress Valley

Tracy Lynn Studio

Zack Benson Photography
Inspiration for a country master bathroom in San Diego with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, painted wood floors and a hinged shower door.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Iv Design

Photo of a small midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Luxury Shower with body sprays and frame less glass

KraftMaster Renovations

Luxury corner shower with half walls and linear drain with Rohl body sprays, custom seat, linear drain and full view ultra clear glass. We love the details in the stone walls, the large format subway on bottom separated with a chair rail then switching to a 3x6 subway tile finished with a crown molding. Design by Kitchen Intuitions & photos by Blackstock Photography

Sammamish Master Bathroom

Design Harmony

Two different accent tiles make a statement and add a pop of color against the large white wall tiles in the custom shower. Frameless glass creates a custom and modern feel to the space. This small powder bath lacked interest and was quite dark despite having a window. We added white horizontal tongue & groove on the lower portion of the room with a warm graphic wallpaper above. A custom white cabinet with a waterfall grey and white granite counter gave the vanity some personality. New crown molding, window casings, taller baseboards and white wood blinds made impact to the small room. We also installed a modern pendant light and a rustic oval mirror which adds character to the space. BEFORE Though this bathroom had a good layout, everything was just really outdated. We added tile from floor to ceiling for a spa like feel. We kept the color palette neutral and timeless. The dark cheery cabinet was elegantly finished with crystal knobs and a cararra marble countertop. AFTER AFTER BEFORE There was an underutilized corner between the vanity and the shower that was basically wasted space. To give the corner a purpose, we added a make-up vanity in white with a custom made stool. Oversized subway tiles were added to the shower, along with a rain shower head, for a clean and timeless look. We also added a new frosted glass door to the walk-in closet to let the light in. BEFORE These beautiful oval pivot mirrors are not only functional but also showcase the cararra marble on the wall. Unique glass pendants are a dramatic addition to the space as is the ikat wallpaper in the WC. To finish out the vanity space we added a shallow white upper cabinet for additional storage. BEFORE AFTER AFTER The best part of this remodel? Tearing out the awful, dated carpet! We chose porcelain tile with the look of hardwoods for a more functional and modern space. Curtains soften the corner while creating privacy and framing the soaking tub. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - HollandPhotography.biz

Wilmette Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

Devon Grace Interiors designed a luxurious primary bathroom that features a grey double vanity with shaker style cabinetry doors. Ceramic wall tile, quartz countertops and backsplash, and brass wall-mounted faucets add natural textures and warmth to the space.

Western Springs Transitional

Plain & Posh

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

North Lincoln Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

The homeowners wanted to improve the layout and function of their tired 1980’s bathrooms. The master bath had a huge sunken tub that took up half the floor space and the shower was tiny and in small room with the toilet. We created a new toilet room and moved the shower to allow it to grow in size. This new space is far more in tune with the client’s needs. The kid’s bath was a large space. It only needed to be updated to today’s look and to flow with the rest of the house. The powder room was small, adding the pedestal sink opened it up and the wallpaper and ship lap added the character that it needed

Hidden Hills View Showcase Home

Younger Homes

Madeline Harper Photography
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub and a Corner Shower

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.