Design ideas for a small modern master wet room bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Rénovation d'un appartement Parisien

AVBD Intérieur

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Paris with an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, blue floor and an open shower.

Casa Sakura

Wood Estudio

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Other with beige tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Small Bathroom Remodel

Arrowhead Remodeling & Design, Inc.

This elegant bathroom is a combination of modern design and pure lines. The use of white emphasizes the interplay of the forms. Although is a small bathroom, the layout and design of the volumes create a sensation of lightness and luminosity. Photo: Viviana Cardozo

Maison V04

CASE Architectes

Stan Ledoux
Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, beige tile, stone tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Harmony Township

Robin Johnson Interiors

Margaret Wright
This is an example of a country 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with a corner shower, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, distressed cabinets and brown tile.

Bespoke stone shower tray

Goodwood Fitch

We had this shower tray made by a well know Wandsworth stone company to fit into this awkward space and match the tiles. This bathroom is open to the bedroom and the client didn't want a wet floor.

Apartment makeover - Herzliya

SK Designers - Shimrit Kaufman

Photography: Shai Epstein
This is an example of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Tel Aviv with laminate floors, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Barrio de Salamanca

Punto Suspensivo Interiorismo

Baño de estilo industrial
This is an example of a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and brown benchtops.

Lakeside Getaway

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Large beach style bathroom in Minneapolis with white walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Landhaus zeitgenössisch Interpretiert

add it+ interior architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Frankfurt with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, slate floors, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Un bagno grigio

Caterina Martini

fotografia di Maurizio Splendore
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Spanish Modern

LITTRELL Architecture + Design

Kat Alves
Design ideas for a mediterranean bathroom in Sacramento with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Southwest Classic

Carmel Homes Design Group

3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, red tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops and beige floor.

Casa Alpe

VIMARVI Arquitectura

Germán Cabo
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Valencia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Vivienda B+M

LEdesign4u

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, beige tile and an open shower.

Moderno Cuarto De Baño

This is an example of a modern master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, black walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Highbury House

FC Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Kent with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Matt & Kim to the Rescue Season 6

Kitchen Craftsmen

Photo Credit: Matt & Kim to the Rescue Season 6
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Perth with light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, wood benchtops, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor and brown benchtops.

The Chapel

Luca Leonard

Jon Furley
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in London with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, orange floor and medium hardwood floors.

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.