A minimalist industrial dream with all of the luxury touches we love: heated towel rails, custom joinery and handblown lights
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a floating vanity, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Modern Coastal Home Lennox Head

Stuart Osman

Inspiration for a contemporary wet room bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Bayview

Bluestone Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Gordon Park House

Shane Marsh Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, timber and decorative wall panelling.

THE BAREFOOT BAY VILLA

The Designory

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

West Leederville (First Floor Wet Room Renovation)

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

Wet Room, Modern Wet Room, Small Wet Room Renovation, First Floor Wet Room, Second Story Wet Room Bathroom, Open Shower With Bath In Open Area, Real Timber Vanity, West Leederville Bathrooms

Seed House

Whisker Architecture

A sunken bath hidden under the double shower creates a bathroom that feels luxuriously large - perfect for a couple who rarely use their bath.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a double shower, white tile, porcelain floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink and brown benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Farmhouse bathroom Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Yungaburra House

neil design

A large, wall hung timber vanity with white basin draws the eye in this otherwise simple bathroom. Providing closed and open storage, there is a matching cabinet above the vanity. The timber contrasts with the large format grey wall and floor tiles, and the tapware's brass tones marry beautifully with the timber. Natural breezes and ventilation via the louvre windows.

Prospect Heights Townhouse

Etelamaki Architecture

Photos: MIkiko Kikuyama Pendants: Solitaire by Niche Modern Medicine Cabinet: Kohler Wall Tile: Graphite Cleft Slate by Stone Source Floor Tile: Spa White Velvet by Stone Source Floor Mats: Teak Floor Mat by CB2 Basin: Larissa by Toto Faucet: Zuchetti Vanity: Custom Teak veneer ~5'0" x 22" Tub: Nexus by Toto

Axboe

Klima Architecture

Kerri Fukkai
Inspiration for a modern master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Extension & loft conversion - Palmerston Road

MAC Building Solutions Ltd

Nathalie Priem
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtops.

Eclectic Industrial Bathroom Remodel

Reflekt Design Build

Photo: Michelle Schmauder
Industrial bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathrooms

Innovative Design + Build

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Seattle Historic Revival

Michelle Dirkse Interior Design

Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Seattle with a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, ceramic floors and white floor.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom

Jenna Sue Design Co.

Jenna Sue
Inspiration for a small country master bathroom in Tampa with light wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a vessel sink, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, cement tiles, black floor, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Summer House In Blue Custom Home - Master Bathroom

GMT Home Designs Inc.

Photo credits: Design Imaging Studios. Master bathrooms features a zero clearance shower with a rustic look.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a curbless shower, yellow walls, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Master Bathroom

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Master Bath with double person shower, shower benches, free standing tub and double vanity.
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Color Forward

DEW Design Company

Bold color in a turn-of-the-century home with an odd layout, and beautiful natural light. A two-tone shower room with Kohler fixtures, and a custom walnut vanity shine against traditional hexagon floor pattern. Photography: @erinkonrathphotography Styling: Natalie Marotta Style

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Benchtops and Red Benchtops

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.