Design ideas for an asian bathroom in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, wood benchtops and exposed beam.

Ascot Vale House

Windiate Architects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and grey floor.

Black Street Units Bathroom

Noy Builders

Bathroom
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

BEACONSFIELD RESIDENCE II

Mosaic Media Melbourne

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

A House for All Seasons

Poly Studio

Small scandinavian master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Perth with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and grey floor.

Twin Peaks House

Mihaly Slocombe

Large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with red cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a vessel sink, grey floor and vaulted.

Ensuite

Lindon Homes Pty Ltd

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

19.11.14 | Property | Kenilworth

Donna's Joinery

Contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and grey floor.

SHELL SHACK

Rustic Touch Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Central Coast with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, blue tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Cormorant Key Residence

Azztek Kitchens

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathrooms

Daniela Fulford Photography

Photographed for Susan Cleveland Design
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Post-war Renovation

Moffat Design

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, white tile, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Sabbagh House

Osmond McLeod Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Central Coast with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, wood benchtops, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Kalinga

Linear Design + Construct

Design ideas for a tropical bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, gray tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Modern Californian Bungalow

Lancaster Homes

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Alma

Weststyle

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modular Hinterland Escape

METHOD DRAFTING

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with furniture-like cabinets, 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 and brown benchtops.

Library House - Bathroom

Caroline Touzeau Design

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and beige benchtops.

Bathroom

House Workshop

Large contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Other with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Wood 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.