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.

Watsons Bay Project

iSpace Solutions

Design ideas for a mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

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.

MSN Homes Griffin display home

ProAbode Photography

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

1840's Sweet Shoppe

Hi Tech Projects

This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kincumber - Bespoke

Novale Bathrooms

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Central Coast with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Angular Ensuite

Inspired Interiors by Robyn Cote

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Double Storey Extension - Ashgrove, Brisbane

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Ashgrove

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Castle Hill

ENI Design Interior Architecture

LED STRIP LIGHT UNDER FLOATING VANITY ADDS TO THE GLAMOUR OF THIS CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Contemporary Bathroom with Palmers Glass shower screen

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

This lovely bathroom has everything that represents good design: well balanced; functional; aesthetically pleasing, interesting and individual; good use of space; and not only meeting, but exceeding, the clients' brief. The carefully chosen floor and feature wall tiles add a definite individual stamp, and allude to perhaps an art deco or retro mood. The room would be simply just another white bathroom without them. The white and black of the tiles is reflected in the selection of the white wall tiles and black tapware and accessories. The monochrome theme is then softened and made more inviting by the addition of the timber vanity with its fluted basins. The pretty mirrors are the touch of genius here, defying the straight lines elsewhere, and asserting their style on the whole. Successfully blending styles, shapes, colours and textures is the key to a result that supersedes the ordinary and says: 'This is my space'. The right advice and professional knowhow, including correct execution (note the beautiful tiling by our talented tilers), is also essential to ensure a polished designer-look. It is very much worth your time to carefully consider and select each individual element, ensuring that each one is of the highest quality within your budget. This will ensure a pleasing long-lasting look, no matter the whims of fashion.

Beaumaris 1

HK Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Rainforest Retreat

Whisker Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Peachwood House

MCM Creative Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Melbourne with beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and an alcove shower.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

Transitional master bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Emerald Green bathroom with custom vanities

Improva

Custom floating vanity housed in captivating emerald green wall tiles
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, green walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Mclean Street Renovation

East Coast Village Homes

Contemporary bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single 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.

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.

1840's Sweet Shoppe

Hi Tech Projects

Photo of a small country kids bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Gorgeous guest bathroom

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower 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.