Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Atrium Form

User

Large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom with Smartstone Naxos Benchtops

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Woodvale Bathroom Renovation

On The Ball Bathrooms

Kit Kat Tiles, Walk In Shower, OTB Bathrooms, On the Ball Bathrooms, Dark Charcoal Vanity, Essastone Calacatta Stone, Half Wall, Shower Ledge, Wet Room, Modern But Classic Bathroom

Russell Lea - Bespoke

Novale Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Maison BRM

CLAPP Architectes

Salle de bain des enfants avec double douche
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with white walls, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Tilden Street

Cliff Elmore Architects PLLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an open shower, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, an open shower, open cabinets and white floor.

Contemporary Transition Markham

Master Edge Homes

Modern tiled shower
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and an open shower.

Forest Lodge Project

Designer Sparks Interiors

We increased the foot print by taking space from a home office that sat behind this bathroom to enable a full bathing experience with a bath, shower and toilet not shown in this image. We wanted to retain some traditional elements whilst evoking comfort and style.

Grand Designs Earth House

Architecture Republic

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Wollongong with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, black floor, an open shower and timber.

Dual Occupancy: Brighton East townhouses

First Avenue Homes

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Brighton: Custom Luxury Home

First Avenue Homes

Main kids upstairs bathroom in Brighton custom build
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Exterior and 2nd Floor Addition

Renaissance Building, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Detroit with white cabinets, an open shower, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, shaker cabinets, a built-in vanity, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, an open shower, a double vanity, a two-piece toilet and multi-coloured floor.

Modern custom built home

John Webb Construction and Design

This modern custom built home was designed and built by John Webb Construction & Design on a steep hillside overlooking the Willamette Valley in Western Oregon. The placement of the home allowed for private yet stunning views of the valley even when sitting inside the living room or laying in bed. Concrete radiant floors and vaulted ceiling help make this modern home a great place to live and entertain.

Heathmont Renovation - Phase 2

Form & Frame

Dreamy Marble Enclosed Shower, with Stunning Skylight! (Bathroom, Cranbrook Hou

Eerospace Ltd

Dreamy Marble Enclosed Shower, with Stunning Skylight, modern towel rail and two sinks.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, black and white tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mosman - Urban

Novale Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Huon Park Residence 2

Alatalo Bros

Design ideas for a mid-sized master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, black tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, laminate benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Melbourne High Rise Apartment

Haus Designs

Beautiful views from high rise building in heart of melbourne
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Melbourne with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Window In Shower 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.