Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hill House

Kaiko Design Interiors

Large contemporary kids bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Peachwood House

MCM Creative Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Melbourne with beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and an alcove shower.

Bathroom

Atlas Architects

Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Castle Hill

ENI Design Interior Architecture

LED STRIP LIGHT UNDER FLOATING VANITY ADDS TO THE GLAMOUR OF THIS CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured benchtops and a drop-in sink.

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.

Fabrica

Mcmahon and Nerlich

The natural light highlights the patina of green hand-glazed tiles, concrete bath and hanging plants
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, green tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, marble benchtops, an open shower, green benchtops, a floating vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, grey floor and a niche.

Clarendon House

Benedict Design

The new secondary bathroom is a very compact and efficient layout that shares the extra space provided by stepping the rear additions to the boundary. Behind the shower is a small shed accessed from the back deck, and the media wall in the living room takes a slice out of the space too. Plentiful light beams down through the Velux and the patterned wall tiles provide a playful backdrop to a simple black, white & timber pallete.

Mclean Street Renovation

East Coast Village Homes

Contemporary bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

WEST MELBOURNE 01

Ed Ewers Architecture

Design ideas for an industrial bathroom in Melbourne with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and a single 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.

Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Beaumaris 1

HK Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

Transitional master bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hill House, Wheelers Hill

Inbetween Architecture

Photo of a scandinavian bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Emerald Green bathroom with custom vanities

Improva

Custom floating vanity housed in captivating emerald green wall tiles
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, green walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Alder cabinets with an Antique Cherry stain and Carrara marble countertops and backsplash ledge.
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and an undermount sink.

The Hidden Treasure

Colby Construction

Tricia Shay Photography
Design ideas for a country 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower/Bathtub Combo and an Alcove Shower

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.