Inspiration for a contemporary wet room bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

THE BAREFOOT BAY VILLA

The Designory

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

West Leederville (First Floor Wet Room Renovation)

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

Wet Room, Modern Wet Room, Small Wet Room Renovation, First Floor Wet Room, Second Story Wet Room Bathroom, Open Shower With Bath In Open Area, Real Timber Vanity, West Leederville Bathrooms

Bathroom Renovation Black Rock

Pepper Constructions

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Baño principal

MAJO FLORES - Interior Design Studio

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Valencia with a curbless shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Master Bedroom Extension

Refresh Renovations Melbourne Paul Cree

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Racine

Studio MMA Architecture + Design

Salle de bain des maîtres / Master bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Montreal with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Loft Conversion for Detached House in Henleaze

DHV Architects

DHV Architects have designed the new second floor at this large detached house in Henleaze, Bristol. The brief was to fit a generous master bedroom and a high end bathroom into the loft space. Crittall style glazing combined with mono chromatic colours create a sleek contemporary feel. A large rear dormer with an oversized window make the bedroom light and airy.

Mill Valley Residence

Wright Architecture

Nestled in the redwoods, a short walk from downtown, this home embraces both it’s proximity to town life and nature. Mid-century modern detailing and a minimalist California vibe come together in this special place.

De Vuelta a Casa

Egue y Seta

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a niche and a double vanity.

Salle d'eau

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian bathroom in Paris with blue tile, white walls, a console sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a double vanity.

Coral Gables

Rahal Architects llc

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Ensuite with a View

Element Design Studio

Enjoying the benefits of privacy with a soak in the stone bath with views through the large window, or connect directly with nature with a soak on the bath deck. The open double shower provides an easy to clean and contemporary space.

North Coast Beach House - Bathroom

Rev Design Studio

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and timber.

Wicker Park Chicago Master Bathroom Reno

Core Remodel LLC

Free-standing tub, with white honed marble, installed using a herringbone pattern. White matte penny rounds with charcoal grout.
Large midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, porcelain tile, marble floors, wood benchtops, white floor, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Custom Vanity

DMJ

Photo of a large master bathroom in DC Metro with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom - Broomfield, CO

Christie's Design Build Remodeling

Photo of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Denver with medium wood cabinets, beige walls, a vessel sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, porcelain floors, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and a floating vanity.

Simply + Modern - Sunnylands Las Vegas

Byron Mason Photography

This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modular Hinterland Escape

METHOD DRAFTING

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a floating vanity, a vessel sink, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Sweet Fern Trail 2

Evergreen Custom Construction

Photo of a country bathroom in Other with gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and a Double Vanity

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.