First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Contemporary bathroom

Atlas Architects

The bathroom is minimalist. It has neutral tone such as white and very light grey. The texture of the mosaic tiles, marble tiles and terrazzo floor tiles create variation and interest in different surfaces.

Mosman - Urban

Novale Bathrooms

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Sackville North

Apex Constructions N.S.W

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Elsternwick House

de.arch

A unique, bright and beautiful bathroom with texture and colour! The finishes in this space were selected to remind the owners of their previous overseas travels.

Ensuite Renovation, Sandringham

embracingspace

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wallpaper and shaker cabinets.

Cabbage Tree Drive, Bayview

Bathrooms By Oldham

Contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and an open shower.

Keon House

Demardi.

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Hawthorn Alterations & Additions

Sketch Building Design

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a vessel sink, white floor, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Surrey Hills bathrooms

Jasmine McClelland Design

Main bedroom en suite
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, mosaic tile, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom with Floating Vanity and Freestanding Bath

Improva

Stunning bathroom designed with modern aesthetics and a focus on luxurious functionality. The standout feature in this space is the floating vanity, which adds a touch of contemporary elegance. A mirrored shaving cabinet is strategically placed above the vanity, providing ample storage and serving as a practical and stylish addition.

Highlands Eichler

Gast Architects

Primary bathroom
Inspiration for a midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, timber and flat-panel cabinets.

Potrero Hill House & Studio

Cathie Hong Interiors

This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

Spa Style Bath Design in Springfield

Guthrie Kitchen and Bath Plus LLC

This contemporary bath design in Springfield is a relaxing retreat with a large shower, freestanding tub, and soothing color scheme. The custom alcove shower enclosure includes a Delta showerhead, recessed storage niche with glass shelves, and built-in shower bench. Stunning green glass wall tile from Lia turns this shower into an eye catching focal point. The American Standard freestanding bathtub pairs beautifully with an American Standard floor mounted tub filler faucet. The bathroom vanity is a Medallion Cabinetry white shaker style wall-mounted cabinet, which adds to the spa style atmosphere of this bathroom remodel. The vanity includes two Miseno rectangular undermount sinks with Miseno single lever faucets. The cabinetry is accented by Richelieu polished chrome hardware, as well as two round mirrors and vanity lights. The spacious design includes recessed shelves, perfect for storing spare linens or display items. This bathroom design is sure to be the ideal place to relax.

Anselm Ct Bathroom Remodel

Cameron Getter Design

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Loft Master Bathroom Remodel

Iv Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

Loft Condo

Loft One Contracting

Loft Bedroom constructed to give visibility to floor to ceiling windows. Glass railing divides the staircase from the bedroom.
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Lake Travis Overlook

Marion Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mid Century Modern Bathrooms

Mosaik Design & Remodeling

This existing sleeping porch was reworked into a stunning Mid Century bathroom complete with geometric shapes that add interest and texture. Rich woods add warmth to the black and white tiles. Wood tile was installed on the shower walls and pick up on the wood vanity and Asian-inspired custom built armoire.

Historic Algiers Shotgun

Nsight Kitchen and Bath Design

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Benchtops and a Niche

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.