Large contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Eden Project One

Dion Group Projects

This is an example of a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a double shower, black and white tile, marble benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Make-Over

Shmik Interiors

A black framed panel gave a beautiful, simple definition to this walk-in shower and complemented the brushed gunmetal shower head and rail.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, an open shower and white benchtops.

Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour

Western Cabinets

Inspiration for a small scandinavian kids bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Inner city north facing house

Baker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd

Main bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Waterford Drive Residence

Rufus Design Group Pty Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, cement tiles, granite benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes

Build Prestige Homes Pty Ltd

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes is a grand acreage property featuring a magnificent, impressively built main residence, pool house, guest house and tennis pavilion all custom designed and quality constructed by Build Prestige Homes, specifically for our wonderful client. Set on 14 acres of private countryside, the result is an impressive, palatial, classic American style estate that is expansive in space, rich in detailing and features glamourous, traditional interior fittings. All of the finishes, selections, features and design detail was specified and carefully selected by Build Prestige Homes in consultation with our client to curate a timeless, relaxed elegance throughout this home and property. The master suite features gorgeous chandeliers, soft pink doors leading from the ensuite to the expansive WIR, marble arabesque laser cut heated floor tiles, gorgeous wall sconces fitted to custom bevel edged mirrors, Michelangelo marble bench tops with lambs tongue edge.

Warley Reno

NOSIVA Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Transitional Bathroom

Expansive transitional bathroom in Sydney with stone tile, a built-in vanity, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Markham Project

Lynda MacDonald Interior Design

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, green tile, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bells Interior Styling

Kennedy and Co Interiors

Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hawthorn Alterations & Additions

Sketch Building Design

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

O'Connor II Residence

Studio Black Interiors

For this knock down rebuild in the Canberra suburb of O'Connor the interior design aesethic was modern and sophisticated. A monochrome palette of marble hexagon tiles paired with soft grey tiles and black and gold tap wear have been used in this bathroom.

Master Ensuite | Project Coolum

desculpto

With inspiration gathered from both historical and contemporary references, this contemporary master ensuite is truly unique.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with brown cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Ensuite | Modern Luxe

Designtank

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and white benchtops.

Coburg Frieze

Mihaly Slocombe

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Watsons Bay Project

iSpace Solutions

Design ideas for a mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Master Ensuite

Interior Design By Jo

Modern bathroom vanity, a luxurious freestanding bath, overhead shower and Bluetooth integration with high quality finishes, in a monochromatic colour palette

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.

Toorak Residence

MR.MITCHELL

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with brown cabinets, blue tile, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

All Cabinet Finishes Bathroom Design Ideas with a Built-in 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.