Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Casa de Romarc - Winston Hills

Perfect Square Design

Luxury new home. Guest bathroom is an eye catcher boasting floating cabinetry and shadow lines at the wall and ceiling junction
Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double 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.

Ocean Street Narrabeen

Bathrooms By Oldham

Stage two of this project was to renovate the upstairs bathrooms which consisted of main bathroom, powder room, ensuite and walk in robe. A feature wall of hand made subways laid vertically and navy and grey floors harmonise with the downstairs theme. We have achieved a calming space whilst maintaining functionality and much needed storage space.

A Suburban Sanctuary

Louise Mackay Interior Design

A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.

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.

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.

Bentleigh Residence #1

FANTACI Porcelain slab supply

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Melbourne with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, tile benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Malvern East House

Wyk Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Maroubra 2021

Sartorial Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bayview Residence

IOANNA LENNOX INTERIORS

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with a floating vanity.

THE BAREFOOT BAY VILLA

The Designory

Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green tile, green walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mervyn Street House

Charles Maccora Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Geelong with light wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Lakehouse

Kelly Martin Architecture

The master bathroom features a freestanding tub, dual vanity, open shower and operable glazing to allow for views or privacy.
Photo of a modern master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Eclectic Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hurlstone Park I

hecticrAt architects

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

Brighton Art-Deco Bathroom Renovation

Brilliant SA

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Adelaide with dark wood cabinets, a vessel sink, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Norraville - Escape

Novale Bathrooms

This is an example of a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Central Coast with light wood cabinets, beige tile, a drop-in sink, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and beige floor.

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.

U House

C. Kairouz Architects

Ensuite bathroom with skylight, oak vanity, walk-in shower with large format grey tiles.
Photo of a modern master bathroom in Melbourne with beige cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, a niche and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Floating Vanity and a Freestanding Vanity

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.