Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Auckland with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mirror tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Architecturally Designed Townhouse

emme designs

Peter Layton Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, yellow walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Clean Modern

COHN

The architecture of this modern house has unique design features. The entrance foyer is bright and spacious with beautiful open frame stairs and large windows. The open-plan interior design combines the living room, dining room and kitchen providing an easy living with a stylish layout. The bathrooms and en-suites throughout the house complement the overall spacious feeling of the house.

Gullett House

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Farmhouse shabby chic house with traditional, transitional, and modern elements mixed. Shiplap reused and white paint material palette combined with original hard hardwood floors, dark brown painted trim, vaulted ceilings, concrete tiles and concrete counters, copper and brass industrial accents.

Fish Tale 1

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Built by Award Winning, Certified Luxury Custom Home Builder SHELTER Custom-Built Living. Interior Details and Design- SHELTER Custom-Built Living Build-Design team. . Architect- DLB Custom Home Design INC.. Interior Decorator- Hollis Erickson Design.

Fish Tale 1

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mirror tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Traditional Barn Project

Mark Taylor Design

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Berkshire with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, mirror tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and an undermount sink.

RHILEY BATHROOM

User

Large modern master bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mirror tile, beige walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, coffered and brick walls.

Rancho Santa Fe Estate

Carlson Consulting

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Traditional Barn Project

Mark Taylor Design

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Berkshire with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, mirror tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops and an undermount sink.

Rancho Santa Fe Estate

Carlson Consulting

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

London House

Jana May Interiors

Modern bathroom design with wallpapers
Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in London with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mirror tile, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Lake Hamilton Condo

MIGNON HERVEY DESIGN LLC

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Little Rock with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Gullett House

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mirror Tile and White 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.