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.

Wheelers Hill home

Jasmine McClelland Design

This stunning main bathroom is very inviting.
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black 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.

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.

Balgowlah House

O'Meara Jones

A stunning renovation of a house in Balgowlah Height
Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, mosaic tile, cement tiles, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

t + c + renovation

Colindale Design

CR3 Studio
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

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.

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.

I bagni del 2022

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Questo bagno dallo stile minimal è caratterizzato da linee essensiali e pulite. Parquet in legno di rovere, mobile bagno dello stesso materiale, lavabo integrato e specchio rotondo per addolcire le linee decise del rivestimento color petrolio della doccia e dei sanitari.

Upper East Side New York | Wood and White Bathroom Remodel

Buildplan

This is an example of a small midcentury bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, marble, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

ЖК В Измайловском проезде

3D Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

ЖК В Измайловском проезде

3D Group

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Altamont Master Bath

Alima Deneke Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Birmingham with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, stone tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Projet Poincaré - Rénovation complète d'un ancien cabinet medical

Agence CJ

Nous avons joué la carte nature pour cette salle de douche réalisée dans les teintes rose bouleau, blanc et terracotta. La douche à l'italienne permet d'agrandir l'espace avec sa paroie vitrée transparente posée sur un muret en faïence blanche.

Cindy Blair - Kitchen & Master Bathroom Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Bed Stuy Kitchen + Bath Remodel

Soeur Interiors

Photo of a small modern kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Boho Modern Vacation Home

KODA Interiors

This bathroom makes for a great before and after. The before was a total flashback to design gone wrong. The after is nothing short of stunning. The beautiful hand made tile is a great focal point and is kept from overpowering the space by keeping it on the back walls only. The other two walls are covered in a stacked rectified porcelain which is also used on the floor. The modern wood veneer vanity provides plenty of storage for guests. Using a floating vanity versus a floor standing piece helps keep the room feeling open and spacious.

Laguna Beach - Temple Hills

Corbin Reeves Construction

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Broadway Brooklyn Renovation

KBR Design & Build

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets 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.