Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, matchstick tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Angular Ensuite

Inspired Interiors by Robyn Cote

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Collombatti Farm House Bathroom Renovation NSW 2440

The Renovation Broker

Contemporary farm house renovation.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted, exposed beam, flat-panel cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtops.

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.

Rose Bay House

D'Cruz Design Group

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

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

Brighton Art-Deco Bathroom Renovation

Brilliant SA

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Adelaide with dark wood cabinets, a vessel sink, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bradleys Head Road

LivingLot

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern Sophistication

designbild

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

The Resplendent Bath

Mantis Design + Build, LLC

Photography by Paul Linnebach
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Entertainer's Oasis

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Delightful Duplex

Cathers Home Furniture + Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a double vanity.

The Maker / 2018 Clark County Parade of Homes

Soaring Eagle Homes

Photography by Ruum Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a curbless shower, dark wood cabinets, white walls and grey floor.

Stéphanie Fortier Design - Westfield project

Stéphanie Fortier Design

Bodoum Photographie
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Modern Coastside Retreat

Bay Area Custom Homes, Inc.

Michele Lee Willson Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, glass tile, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Modern Lines | Bath Remodel

User

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

South Lamar Custom

JGB Custom Homes

Casey Dunn
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Dunlap Master Bath Oasis

Albarran Architects, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and vaulted.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Artistic Tile

Jose Ramirez Interiors went all-out for this Brooklyn townhouse, with 25 slabs of Calacatta Gold marble (including book-matched slabs) installed on bathroom walls and vanities, and Calacatta Gold mosaics on all bathroom floors.

Spanish Contemporary

Strandemo & Associates, Inc

This is an example of a large mediterranean master bathroom in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, dark wood cabinets, travertine floors and beige floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Purple Cabinets

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.