Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double 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.

Eliza House

WALA

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Ensuite

Kylie Sargent

Large contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in 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.

Gordon Park House

Shane Marsh Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour

Western Cabinets

Inspiration for a small scandinavian kids bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Moonee Ponds Home - Main Bathroom

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

Alys Beach Bath

Drifthouse Design

Renovated Alys Beach Bath, new floating vanity, solid white 3"top, separate wet bath,brushed gold hardware and accents give us bath beach envy. Summer House Lifestyle w/Melissa Slowlund; Photo cred. @staysunnyphotography

Appartement Paris XIème

ALD Architecte

Contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a console sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Humphrey House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

Modern Farmhouse

GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, yellow tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Powder Room Renovation

the Creative Route

Software(s) Used: Revit 2017
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Austin with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Spa-Inspired Natural Wood Master Bath

BSA Construction

Shower and vanity in master suite. Frameless mirrors side clips, light wood floating vanity with flat-panel drawers and matte black hardware. Double undermount sinks with stone counter. Spacious shower with glass enclosure, rain shower head, hand shower. Floor to ceiling mosaic tiles and mosaic tile floor.

Apartamento Alginet

negrosobreazul

Fotografía: David Zarzoso y Lorenzo Franzi
This is an example of a modern bathroom in Valencia with open cabinets, gray tile, beige tile, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Bathrooms

AXIS ARCHITECTS

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige walls, raised-panel cabinets, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Locke residence

nuFORM studio

Ben Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile and mosaic tile.

Modern Home Overlooking Cape Cod Bay - North Truro, MA

Cape Associates, Inc.

Photographed by Dan Cutrona
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a freestanding tub, beige tile, a wall-mount sink, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, beige walls, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, mosaic tile floors, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Custom Joinery in Mullaloo

JMAC Renovations

Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Mosaic Tile

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.