Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Weerona House

Demardi.

A stunning transformation of a small, dark and damp bathroom. The bathroom was expanded to create extra space for the homeowners and turned into a modern mediterranean masterpiece.

Ocean Street Narrabeen

Bathrooms By Oldham

Stage two of this project was to renovate the upstairs bathrooms which consisted of main bathroom, powder room, ensuite and walk in robe. A feature wall of hand made subways laid vertically and navy and grey floors harmonise with the downstairs theme. We have achieved a calming space whilst maintaining functionality and much needed storage space.

Kincumber - Bespoke

Novale Bathrooms

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Central Coast with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Aspley House

Bella Vie Interiors

Modern scandinavian inspired powder room. Features, encaustic patterned floor tiles, white tiles and chrome taps.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Breezeway

Heliconia

A beautiful family bathroom with freestanding stone bath and brass tapware
Mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Bohemian Remodel

KH Home Design and Furnishings

His and her shower niches perfect for personal items. This niche is surround by a matte white 3x6 subway tile and features a black hexagon tile pattern on the inset.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, decorative wall panelling, recessed-panel cabinets and gray tile.

Capitol Hill Bathrooms

Lisa & Leroy

We brought in custom cabinetry because bathroom STORAGE. We changed it up by designing flat face drawers with a shaker style door.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white tile, subway tile, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops and an alcove shower.

Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse

Swanson Homes

We love how the mix of materials-- dark metals, white oak cabinetry and marble flooring-- all work together to create this sophisticated and relaxing space.

Terraced House

Hufft

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Laurel Lane Master Suite

Swiatocha Architecture + Design

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Mid Century Bathroom

interior design etc

Hip powder room to show off for guests. A striking black accent tile wall highlight the beautiful walnut vanity from Rejuvenation and brushed champagne brass plumbing fixtures. The gray Terrazzo flooring is the perfect nod to the mid century architecture of the home.

Chic Bathroom Remodel

Lotus Home Improvement

Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet and a hinged shower door.

Pacific Heights Renovation: Girls' Bath

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Newly constructed double vanity bath with separate soaking tub and shower for two teenage sisters. Subway tile, herringbone tile, porcelain handle lever faucets, and schoolhouse style light fixtures give a vintage twist to a contemporary bath.

Reforma Integral e Interiorismo con Domótica

CECILIA CARO Diseño & Decoración

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, white walls, a vessel sink, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Dramatic Two-Toned Bathroom Tiles from Fireclay Tile

Fireclay Tile

A dramatic contrast between Fireclay Tile's handmade white backsplash tiles and moody grey shower tiles takes a stacked pattern from simple to standout in this luxe master bath. FIRECLAY TILE SHOWN 3x9 Shower Tile in Loch Ness 1x4 Shower Pan Tile in Loch Ness 2x6 Backsplash Tile in Tusk DESIGN Everyday Interior Design PHOTOS Kelli Kroneberger Photography

Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

The layout of the master bathroom was created to be perfectly symmetrical which allowed us to incorporate his and hers areas within the same space. The bathtub crates a focal point seen from the hallway through custom designed louvered double door and the shower seen through the glass towards the back of the bathroom enhances the size of the space. Wet areas of the floor are finished in honed marble tiles and the entire floor was treated with any slip solution to ensure safety of the homeowners. The white marble background give the bathroom a light and feminine backdrop for the contrasting dark millwork adding energy to the space and giving it a complimentary masculine presence. Storage is maximized by incorporating the two tall wood towers on either side of each vanity – it provides ample space needed in the bathroom and it is only 12” deep which allows you to find things easier that in traditional 24” deep cabinetry. Manmade quartz countertops are a functional and smart choice for white counters, especially on the make-up vanity. Vanities are cantilevered over the floor finished in natural white marble with soft organic pattern allow for full appreciation of the beauty of nature. This home has a lot of inside/outside references, and even in this bathroom, the large window located inside the steam shower uses electrochromic glass (“smart” glass) which changes from clear to opaque at the push of a button. It is a simple, convenient, and totally functional solution in a bathroom. The center of this bathroom is a freestanding tub identifying his and hers side and it is set in front of full height clear glass shower enclosure allowing the beauty of stone to continue uninterrupted onto the shower walls. Photography: Craig Denis

Mountain Meadow

Carrick Custom Home Design

Rebecca Westover
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white tile, white walls, white floor, white benchtops, marble, marble floors, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Walls 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.