Contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Twin Peaks House

Mihaly Slocombe

Large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with red cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a vessel sink, grey floor and vaulted.

Hill House

Kaiko Design Interiors

Main Ensuite - double vanity with pill shaped mirrors all custom designed. Textured Dulux suede effect to lower dado with Dulux Grey Encounter to walls and ceiling. Skirting and architraves painted charcoal to highlight and frame.

Waters Edge Custom

NJR Studios

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, beige floor, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Kalinga

Linear Design + Construct

Design ideas for a tropical bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, gray tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Beach and Country House

Site Specific Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Glen Iris Pretty Weatherboard New Build

Everlong Constructions

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern Bathroom

This is an example of a modern bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Timber Tones for Home Renovation in Balgowlah

Visualising Interiors

Design ideas for a large beach style bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Brighton East Home - Ensuite

smarterBATHROOMS+

The design of the space was influenced by two main things: The first being the style of the original home which had references towards a “Palm Springs” style of the 60’s and early 70’s and the second influence was the marble selected by our clients.

Croydon Bungalow

House to Home Finishes P/L

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, subway tile, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Pacific House

Slater Architects

The Pacific House was a renovation of a beachfront cottage into a modern, light-filled, coastal home. Part of the brief was to add another story with a master bedroom, ensuite and a private balcony with views over the beach. The original cottage was located forward of the erosion line, so with the help of Northrop Engineers we cantilevered the bedroom over the coastal erosion line to create the new master bedroom with the view.

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.

Contemporary Custom Home

nead architecture + design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Woolwich House

Hollier Studio

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Five Dock

onefour interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, an open shower, black tile, black walls, an integrated sink, black floor, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sydney beach house

duck egg blue

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Home Sweet Home - Seven Hills Project

Rylo Co

The compact master ensuite still has a bit of wow factor. The walls are covered in a linen look vinyl wallpaper, the floor is adorned with mother of pearl terrazzo tiles and there is a huge custom shaving cabinet behind the simple custom framed mirror. The large walk in shower is privately hidden behind a full height wall.

Bathroom and Kitchen

Rebecca Lu Photography

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Characteristically Charming

Lux Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive transitional bathroom in Perth with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, travertine, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, beige walls, beige floor and a niche.

Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.