Clarendon 246, Harpley Estate Werribee Victoria

Bathroom in the Clarendon home design by JG King Homes Alpha Collection
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, gray tile and grey floor.

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.

Yarralumla Residence

Studio Black Interiors

For this knock down rebuild, in the established Canberra suburb of Yarralumla, the client's brief was modern Hampton style. The main finishes include Hardwood American Oak floors, shaker style joinery, patterned tiles and wall panelling, to create a classic, elegant and relaxed feel for this family home. Built by CJC Constructions. Photography by Hcreations.

TASMAN BEACH HOUSE

South Coast Building Design

You’ll always be on holidays here! Designed for a couple nearing retirement and completed in 2019 by Quine Building, this modern beach house truly embraces holiday living. Capturing views of the escarpment and the ocean, this home seizes the essence of summer living. In a highly exposed street, maintaining privacy while inviting the unmistakable vistas into each space was achieved through carefully placed windows and outdoor living areas. By positioning living areas upstairs, the views are introduced into each space and remain uninterrupted and undisturbed. The separation of living spaces to bedrooms flows seamlessly with the slope of the site creating a retreat for family members. An epitome of seaside living, the attention to detail exhibited by the build is second only to the serenity of it’s location.

Malvern bathroom

Studio Lancini

Modern bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor and black benchtops.

Entrance Island

Nick Hayes Constructions

Entrance Island
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, cement tiles, a vessel sink, black floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets and gray tile.

The Lakeside at Watagan Park, Cooranbong

McDonald Jones Homes

One of the standout elements of this home is the chevron patterns seen in the soft grey tiling throughout all wet areas. This classic pattern creates a unique textural visual effect and a modern take on Coastal style.

Branksome

Weststyle

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Perth with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, concrete floors, grey floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink and a double vanity.

Double Void House

Kitty Lee Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet and an integrated sink.

A Touch of Timber

Baulch Services

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.

THORNBURY PROJECT

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.

The Kooyong (Display) 273 Belmore Road, Balwyn North

Englehart Homes

Large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, black tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Number 16- Master Ensuite

Jess Hunter Interior Design

layers of materials to create luxury within a monochromatic colour scheme.
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, gray tile and grey floor.

Geelong Heritage

BD Building Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wood walls.

Contemporary Beach Home in Callala

Life Home Builders

Contemporary master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Full stage of Architect designed Renovation, St Lucia

Home Staging Brisbane

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Mosman House 2

Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd

Modern bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

SHELL SHACK

Rustic Touch Pty Ltd

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Central Coast with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, a one-piece toilet and grey floor.

Fourth Ave

User

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Perth with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, black cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a niche.

Brighton East renovation

Ansari Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Tub

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.