Nestled amongst Queenslanders and large contemporary homes in a suburb of Brisbane, is a modest, mid-century modern home. The much-loved home of a professional couple, it features large, low windows and interiors that have lost their way over time. Bella Vie Interiors worked with Boutique Bathrooms Brisbane to redesign the bathroom and give it a true sense of identity. The result is a light, functional bathroom that blends seamlessly with the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of the home.

Modern style Custom Home

MHS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ladera Ranch Bathroom

Gilbert Design Group

Using a deep soaking tub and very organic materials gives this Master bathroom re- model a very luxurious yet casual feel.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Organic Modern

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Menlo Park Residence 2

Lexie Saine Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

contemporary southside duplex

AXIS Productions

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, grey floor, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Master ensuite

HX Design

dark moody tones
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Mid-sized modern wet room bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Powder Room Renovation

the Creative Route

Software(s) Used: Revit 2017
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Austin with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mid Century Magnificent

The Kitchen Studio, Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

2018 Auburn Basement Remodel

Otero Signature Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with open cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

The Highland House

User

Erin Feinblatt
Large beach style master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Miami North Beach

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Wynnewood, PA: Master Bathroom & Custom Closet

Bella B Home Designs

White and grey bathroom with a printed tile made this bathroom feel warm and cozy. Wall scones, gold mirrors and a mix of gold and silver accessories brought this bathroom to life.

1164 Alamo

Verde Builders Custom Homes®

Travis Baker, Twist Tours
Photo of a modern master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a double shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mar Vista Hill Farmhouse

Hamilton Architects

Tub and shower wetroom punctuate a large and inviting master bathroom.
Design ideas for a large beach style master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and beige tile.

Hermann Modern

Green Tech Houses

Ammar Selo
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Katonah, NY Remodel

Noble Construction Management Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Texas Craftsman

Carey Dodson

Photography by Andrea Calo
This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

House ILL

INT2architecture

INT2 architecture
Inspiration for a small bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, with a sauna, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and a Hinged Shower Door

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.