This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wallpaper and shaker cabinets.

Arch Deco

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

Art Deco bathroom, featuring original 1930s cream textured tiles with green accent tile line and bath (resurfaced). Vanity designed by Hindley & Co with curved Corian top and siding, handcrafted by JFJ Joinery. The matching curved mirrored medicine cabinet is designed by Hindley & Co. The project is a 1930s art deco Spanish mission-style house in Melbourne. See more from our Arch Deco Project.

High Street Manly - No. 3

Bathrooms By Oldham

The newly designed timeless, contemporary bathroom was created providing much needed storage whilst maintaining functionality and flow. A light and airy skheme using grey large format tiles on the floor and matt white tiles on the walls. A two draw custom vanity in timber provided warmth to the room. The mirrored shaving cabinets reflected light and gave the illusion of depth. Strip lighting in niches, under the vanity and shaving cabinet on a sensor added that little extra touch.

Chapel Hill Apartment

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

The bathroom brief for this project was simple - the ensuite was to be 'His Bathroom' with masculine finishes whilst the family bathroom was to become 'Her Bathroom' with a soft luxury feel.

Brunswick Parlour

Mihaly Slocombe

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Offset House

Amrish Maharaj Architecture

Reconfiguration of the original bathroom creates a private ensuite for the master bedroom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, green floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Sleek family bath

CBH Architects

The main bath has a sleek, clean feel with mostly white tile and fixtures and contrasting green shower tile.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Newark with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Совмещённый санузел

Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a hot tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wood walls.

Ascot Residence, Perth

Chalmers and Co Design

The second bathroom was re-designed to make it more efficient and new tiles and fittings were installed. A grey colour scheme was chosen with timber cabinets and a white benchtop for a clean, contemporary look. Semi-frameless glass shower screen was used to open up the space. Interior design by C.Jong Photography by Pixel Poetry

Rockdale family home renovation

Alice Bonicelli Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Full Bathroom Remodel

Interiors by LH

Dark and lacking functionality, this hard working hall bathroom in Great Falls, VA had to accommodate the needs of both a teenage boy and girl. Custom cabinetry, new flooring with underlayment heat, all new bathroom fixtures and additional lighting make this a bright and practical space. Exquisite blue arabesque tiles, crystal adornments on the lighting and faucets help bring this utilitarian space to an elegant room. Designed by Laura Hildebrandt of Interiors By LH, LLC. Construction by Superior Remodeling, Inc. Cabinetry by Harrell's Professional Cabinetry. Photography by Boutique Social. DC.

Mid-Century Modern Primary Bathroom Remodel / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Modern Mid-Century style primary bathroom remodeling in Alexandria, VA with walnut flat door vanity, light gray painted wall, gold fixtures, black accessories, subway and star patterned ceramic tiles.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

Anna French navy wallcovering in the son’s bath contrasts with white and taupe on the other surfaces.
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Turtle Bay Loft

KIM Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, white tile, ceramic floors, a two-piece toilet, flat-panel cabinets, ceramic tile, beige walls, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Ashley Road

Matthew Giles Architects

Family bathroom with cantilevered corian vanity, porcelain tiled flooring, built in bath, clayworks walls & black brassware
Photo of a modern master bathroom in Surrey with beige cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

AUGEREAU

atelier daaa

Photo : Agathe Tissier
Design ideas for a small 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Primary Bathroom Remodel / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Modern Mid-Century style primary bathroom remodeling in Alexandria, VA with walnut flat door vanity, light gray painted wall, gold fixtures, black accessories, subway wall tiles and star patterned porcelain floor tiles.

Загородный дом в Маслово

BW buro

Small contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Biddle Ranch

Studio 2G Architects

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in San Luis Obispo with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Gresham Street Master Bathroom

Jordan Design-Build Group

The original bathroom on the main floor had an odd Jack-and-Jill layout with two toilets, two vanities and only a single tub/shower (in vintage mint green, no less). With some creative modifications to existing walls and the removal of a small linen closet, we were able to divide the space into two functional bathrooms – one of them now a true en suite master. In the master bathroom we chose a soothing palette of warm grays – the geometric floor tile was laid in a random pattern adding to the modern minimalist style. The slab front vanity has a mid-century vibe and feels at place in the home. Storage space is always at a premium in smaller bathrooms so we made sure there was ample countertop space and an abundance of drawers in the vanity. While calming grays were welcome in the bathroom, a saturated pop of color adds vibrancy to the master bedroom and creates a vibrant backdrop for furnishings.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Ceramic Tile and Solid Surface 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.