Tom Roe
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

Private Residence, Bathroom Design

Sydnye Pettengill, ASID Interior Design Inc

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Gowanus Loft

General Assembly

Joe Fletcher
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink and concrete benchtops.

1926 Bungalow Total Restoration

Pineapple Home Design & Restoration LLC

This was a bedroom and now it's an amazing master bath! Jeff Faye Photography
Mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Tampa with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Beverly Hills Residence

Rosemarie Allaire Lighting Design

Steve Lerum
Contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile and stone slab.

Truro Beach House Master Bath

Jill Neubauer Architects

Designed for a waterfront site overlooking Cape Cod Bay, this modern house takes advantage of stunning views while negotiating steep terrain. Designed for LEED compliance, the house is constructed with sustainable and non-toxic materials, and powered with alternative energy systems, including geothermal heating and cooling, photovoltaic (solar) electricity and a residential scale wind turbine. Builder: Cape Associates Interior Design: Forehand + Lake Photography: Durston Saylor

Luxury Modern Italian Bathroom Vanities

Exclusive Home Interiors

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a bidet and dark hardwood floors.

Clean Traditional Master Bathroom

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

Photos by Simple Photography Custom 6x12 Blue Glass Tile installed with a straight vertical pattern.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Houston with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls and marble floors.

Soothing, High Contrast, Master Bathroom & Laundry

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House 2014
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, bamboo floors, yellow floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Brighton Home

MR.MITCHELL

The renovation of this contemporary Brighton residence saw the introduction of warm natural materials to soften an otherwise cold contemporary interior. Recycled Australian hardwoods, natural stone and textural fabrics were used to add layers of interest and visual comfort.

Mid Century Modern Tiny Bath

KODA Interiors

Maximizing every inch of space in a tiny bath and keeping the space feeling open and inviting was the priority.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Santa Barbara with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Teton House

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, marble floors, a hinged shower door, light wood cabinets, mosaic tile, a vessel sink and white floor.

1400 Las Olas

Acecon Construction Corp

Design ideas for a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Garden Suite

Story LLC

Our clients wanted to add on to their 1950's ranch house, but weren't sure whether to go up or out. We convinced them to go out, adding a Primary Suite addition with bathroom, walk-in closet, and spacious Bedroom with vaulted ceiling. To connect the addition with the main house, we provided plenty of light and a built-in bookshelf with detailed pendant at the end of the hall. The clients' style was decidedly peaceful, so we created a wet-room with green glass tile, a door to a small private garden, and a large fir slider door from the bedroom to a spacious deck. We also used Yakisugi siding on the exterior, adding depth and warmth to the addition. Our clients love using the tub while looking out on their private paradise!

34 Marine Terrace, Sorrento

Navigate Bathrooms

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Arkansas Home Renovation

South Cypress

Double sink gray bathroom with manor house porcelain tile floors. Manor house tile has the look of natural stone with the durability of porcelain.
Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Birmingham with gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a vessel sink, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Striking Contemporary Bungalow Upgrade

Brilliant SA

FEATURE TILE: Silver Travertine Light Crosscut Pol 100x300 WALL TILE: Super White Matt Rec 300x600 FLOOR TILE: BST3004 Matt 300x300 (all Italia Ceramics) VANITY: Polytec Natural Oak Ravine (Custom) BENCHTOP: Organic White (Caesarstone) BASIN: Parisi Bathware, Catino Bench Basin Round 400mm (Routleys) TAPWARE: Phoenix, Vivid Slimline (Routleys) SHOWER RAIL: Vito Bertoni, Aquazzone Eco Abs Dual Elite Shower (Routleys) Phil Handforth Architectural Photography

Woodrun V Townhouses Unit 42

Menendez Architects PC

Emily Minton Redfield
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Mr & Mrs Albiniano

Decor Kitchens & Bathrooms

This view of the bathroom shows the minimal look of the room, which is created by the help of the tile choice. The lighter grey floor tiles look great against the darker tiles of the bath wall. Having a wall hung drawer unit creates the sense of space along with the sit on bowl. The D shaped bathe also creates space with its curved edges and wall mounted taps. The niche in the wall is a great feature, adding space for ornaments and draws you to the large wall tiles. Having the ladder radiator by the bath is perfect for having towels nice and warm, ready for when you step out after having a long soak!

Roseheath Reno

CAB Architects

Small modern bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and a Vessel Sink

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.