The new secondary bathroom is a very compact and efficient layout that shares the extra space provided by stepping the rear additions to the boundary. Behind the shower is a small shed accessed from the back deck, and the media wall in the living room takes a slice out of the space too. Plentiful light beams down through the Velux and the patterned wall tiles provide a playful backdrop to a simple black, white & timber pallete.

Castle Hill

ENI Design Interior Architecture

LED STRIP LIGHT UNDER FLOATING VANITY ADDS TO THE GLAMOUR OF THIS CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Beaumaris 1

HK Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Rainforest Retreat

Whisker Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Peachwood House

MCM Creative Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Melbourne with beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and an alcove shower.

Mclean Street Renovation

East Coast Village Homes

Contemporary bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Gorgeous guest bathroom

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Brooklyn Residence

Ovadia Design Group

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in 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.

Whole House Renovation on 6th St. NW Washington, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Ken Wyner Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an alcove shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Middle Cove | Escape | Main + 2 WC's + Bathroom & Laundry

Novale Bathrooms

Main Bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

St Ives | Serene & Urban | Main Bathroom & Ensuite

Novale Bathrooms

Master Ensuite
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Armadale Renovation :: Full Interior Design

eat.bathe.live

Our Armadale residence was a converted warehouse style home for a young adventurous family with a love of colour, travel, fashion and fun. With a brief of “artsy”, “cosmopolitan” and “colourful”, we created a bright modern home as the backdrop for our Client’s unique style and personality to shine. Incorporating kitchen, family bathroom, kids bathroom, master ensuite, powder-room, study, and other details throughout the home such as flooring and paint colours. With furniture, wall-paper and styling by Simone Haag. Construction: Hebden Kitchens and Bathrooms Cabinetry: Precision Cabinets Furniture / Styling: Simone Haag Photography: Dylan James Photography

Randwick Project

Braeside Building & Joinery

Beach themed bathroom with stunning Herringbone blue glass tile feature wall.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with blue tile, white tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and an alcove shower.

Absolute Waterfront at Wynnum

Hezzelic Homes

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Olas

7th House Interiors

Inspiration for a small scandinavian master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Emmy On Como

Chisholm Constructions

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Custom Modern Home | Dernancourt

HBC Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

The Sanctuary

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Industrial Chic

Hatch Interiors

Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in Perth with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and white walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and an Alcove 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.