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.

South St Bathroom Extension

Chris Elliott Builder

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a single vanity.

a+h apartment

buck&simple architects

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, gray tile, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Elizabeth St, Five Dock

Hatch Constructions Group

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Brunswick Renovation & Addition

DOOD Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, terrazzo floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, pink benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Empress Road, St Kilda

Seytim

Modern bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Harbourview House

Penman Brown Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with louvered cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Twin Peaks House

Mihaly Slocombe

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, pink walls, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Post & Gable House

Kirsten Johnstone Architecture

Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Patching Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Knockdown Rebuild - Riverview

Allura Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, an open shower and an open shower.

Waverley - Vintage

Novale Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, a pedestal sink, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Minneapolis Victorian Bathroom Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Bathroom remodel. Photo credit to Hannah Lloyd.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, an open shower and grey floor.

Ladies Lounge Remodel

Hi-Luxe Interiors

Anya Phillips
Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Denver with blue tile, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and porcelain tile.

Yalecrest Residence

Christa Pirl Interiors

An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty

The Tile Shop Little Rock, AR

The Tile Shop

Marble mosaic floor with a border to frame the space. White subway tile wall with finishing cap piece to complete the look.
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Little Rock with a pedestal sink, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile and grey walls.

Historic Four Square Renovation Guest Bathroom

HD Squared Architects, LLC

Photography: Chris Zimmer Photography
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with a curbless shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, an open shower and a two-piece toilet.

Modern Bathroom

Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Phoenix with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and a pedestal sink.

Greenwood bathroom

Tristan Gary Designs

Bathroom remodel photos by Derrik Louie from Clarity NW
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an open shower, white tile, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, black floor, an open shower, subway tile and white walls.

Buckinghamshire Full House Refurbishment

Interior Therapy

Grey metro tiled bathroom, creating a classic yet modern feel. Photography By Jamie Mason
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Buckinghamshire with a pedestal sink, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Pedestal Sink

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.