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.

Murcutt Project

Improva

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, grey floor, an open shower, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet and a console sink.

Peregian Beach Shack

BeKKa Design

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Sunshine Coast with blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower and a vessel sink.

New Farm Light House

Shane Marsh Architects

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

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.

Naremburn

Sartorial Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Timber Tones in Kitchen, Bathroom & Custom Joinery in Perth

Elementi Concept

This is an example of an industrial master bathroom in Perth with white tile, marble, grey walls, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and a curbless shower.

reimagined terracelarge,

reimagined habitat

Large, open bathroom with two way entrance from stairs and WIR to master bed.. Note shelf hidden in the side of the vanity for, ah, reading material.......

Rye Project

Protek Design

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Wahgunyah House

Regional Design Service

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a floating vanity, vaulted, a niche, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and a double vanity.

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.

Customer Project - Zephyr and Stone

ABI Interiors

A photoshoot at the wonderful Zephyr & Stone's project on the Gold Coast, QLD. They've used ABI Matte Black tapware and accessories. We absolutely adore this modern home.

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.

Second story addition

APL Construction Pty Ltd

Second story addition in keeping with the existing traditional style. This addition includes a new master bedroom, ensuite and internal staircase.
Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Perth with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Urban Oasis

Elegant in Design

From little things, big things grow. This project originated with a request for a custom sofa. It evolved into decorating and furnishing the entire lower floor of an urban apartment. The distinctive building featured industrial origins and exposed metal framed ceilings. Part of our brief was to address the unfinished look of the ceiling, while retaining the soaring height. The solution was to box out the trimmers between each beam, strengthening the visual impact of the ceiling without detracting from the industrial look or ceiling height. We also enclosed the void space under the stairs to create valuable storage and completed a full repaint to round out the building works. A textured stone paint in a contrasting colour was applied to the external brick walls to soften the industrial vibe. Floor rugs and window treatments added layers of texture and visual warmth. Custom designed bookshelves were created to fill the double height wall in the lounge room. With the success of the living areas, a kitchen renovation closely followed, with a brief to modernise and consider functionality. Keeping the same footprint, we extended the breakfast bar slightly and exchanged cupboards for drawers to increase storage capacity and ease of access. During the kitchen refurbishment, the scope was again extended to include a redesign of the bathrooms, laundry and powder room.

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.

Weller Drive

Hezzelic Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a hot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Newport Project

Northern Beaches Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

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 an Open 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.