Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Salle de bain rdc

Studio Aesthesis

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a curbless shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors and a niche.

USSEL

Margot Le Métayer

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Bordeaux with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, green tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Maison mixte toit traditionnel toit terrasse

Val de Saône Bâtiment

Copyright Val de Saône Bâtiment et Gael Fontany; toute reproduction interdite.
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Reforma de Zaragoza con mucha vitalidad

Estudio Matmata

Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, green tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Photo-shoot for architect Pierre-Louis Gerlier

Ercole Salinaro Photography

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, pink tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, red floor and beige benchtops.

Town Mountain Modern

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

The floating vanity was custom crafted of walnut, and supports a cast concrete sink and chrome faucet. Behind it, the ship lap wall is painted in black and features a round led lit mirror. The bluestone floor adds another layer of texture and a beautiful blue gray tone to the room.

APPARTEMENT PARISIEN - HAUT MARAIS

Cécile LEDOYEN

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Rénovation d'un 110m² à Versaille

Atelier d'architecture M2a

Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, orange benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Réhabilitation d'une Grange par Frédéric Brillet

Stanislas Ledoux

Stanislas Ledoux © 2019 Houzz
Contemporary bathroom in Bordeaux with dark wood cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

INTERIORS

Francesca Maiolino

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Un bel appartement avec vue sur la Tour Eiffel

KERMAREC - Menuiserie & Rénovation

Large contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Rustic Powder Room

Conrad Brothers Construction

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and open cabinets.

Geelong West Weatherboard Renovation and Extension

ARCA

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Geelong with white walls, wood benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Kilnwood

Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Mid-sized country bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, wood benchtops, red floor, brown benchtops, subway tile, a vessel sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Kens Road

Nest Renovations

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile and brown benchtops.

ELEGANTE Y SOFISTICADO

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Inspiration for a large scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, blue tile, multi-coloured walls, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Maison basse consommation à St-Julien-en-Born

Sauger Architectes

This is an example of a small country bathroom in Bordeaux with a curbless shower, travertine, white walls, light hardwood floors, wood benchtops, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile and a vessel sink.

Contemporary Bathroom

Contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white tile, white walls, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Atelier Steve, APPARTEMENT ALFRED LAURANT

User

Bertrand Fompeyrine Photographe
Contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, white walls, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

All Cabinet Styles 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.