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.

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.

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.

Tour of Homes 2014: #10 Bloedel Custom Homes, LLC

Cherry City Interiors & Design

Builder/Remodeler: Bloedel Custom Homes, LLC- Ryan Bloedel....Materials provided by: Cherry City Interiors & Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mission Dolores

Jeff King & Company

Aubrie Pick Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, green tile, white walls, white floor and white benchtops.

Nitschke - Simi Valley Bathroom and General remodeling

Pearl Remodeling

Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

The Forest Way Remodel: Minimal Primary Bathroom

Mavella Home

A stunning minimal primary bathroom features marble herringbone shower tiles, hexagon mosaic floor tiles, and niche. We removed the bathtub to make the shower area larger. Also features a modern floating toilet, floating quartz shower bench, and custom white oak shaker vanity with a stacked quartz countertop. It feels perfectly curated with a mix of matte black and brass metals. The simplicity of the bathroom is balanced out with the patterned marble floors.

BaseCamp

Denman Construction

Country master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Calero

Peters Design Co

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sullivan's Island Remodel

St. Pierre Construction

Large primary bath suite featuring a curbless shower, antique honed marble flooring throughout, custom ceramic tile shower walls, custom white oak vanity with white marble countertops and waterfalls, brass hardware, and horizontal painted shiplap walls.

Solana Beach Modern Farmhouse

Jula Cole Design

Guest Bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized country bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, terra-cotta tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an alcove shower, grey walls, white floor and a niche.

Homes of Distinction - Gig Harbor house

Chown Hardware

Stunning shower stall flanked by twin wall-hung vanities. Shower bar system, and modern faucets add to the effect.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, a freestanding tub, beige walls, solid surface benchtops and vinyl floors.

La Casa

Emily Ruddo

bathroom renovation, mid century modern renovation, oak vanity, porcelain tile, marble countertop
This is an example of a modern bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, an integrated sink, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

West Elkridge Master Bath

Cornerstone Remodeling, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kerr

MJ Design & Build

White oak is our favorite pop of color in this small but stylish bathroom.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood 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.