A stunning renovation of a house in Balgowlah Height
Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, mosaic tile, cement tiles, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Patching Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Balmain Terrace House

Annie Bowen Design

Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, subway tile, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Preston townhouse

Jasmine McClelland Design

This upstairs bathroom features Southern Tiles marble floor and half height wall tile combined with a subway tile from Academy tiles in neutral colours. Caeasarstone benchtop below a feature timber shelf and oval mirror.

Norraville - Escape

Novale Bathrooms

This is an example of a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Central Coast with light wood cabinets, beige tile, a drop-in sink, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and beige floor.

Langham Place Davidson

Bathrooms By Oldham

A combination of oak and pastel blue created a calming oasis to lye in the tranquil bath and watch the world go by. New Velux solar skylight and louvre window were installed to add ventilation and light.

Brighton: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Ensuite

Kylie Sargent

Large contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Complementing Textures & Natural Tones for Wellness House in Brunswick

Tennille Joy Interiors

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

Alpine Meadows Residence

Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Irvington Glass Addition

Michael Lewis Architects PC

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, ceramic floors, a corner shower, beige tile, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

The Diplomat

Dan Brunn Architecture

Brandon Shigeta
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and a two-piece toilet.

Tempe Crescent, North Vancouver

Kingdom Builders

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Dupont Ave Project

Restor Homes

Master bath room renovation. Added master suite in attic space.
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Spa Master Bathroom

Ealy Construction

Inhouse 3D
Large modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Mission Dolores

Jeff King & Company

Aubrie Pick Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, green tile, white walls, white floor and white benchtops.

Robinson St.

LETTER FOUR, INC.

Large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, pink tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche and wood.

Modern Farmhouse Guest Bathroom

The Inside Story Design, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Melshire Master Suite

Alair Homes Plano

This once dated master suite is now a bright and eclectic space with influence from the homeowners travels abroad. We transformed their overly large bathroom with dysfunctional square footage into cohesive space meant for luxury. We created a large open, walk in shower adorned by a leathered stone slab. The new master closet is adorned with warmth from bird wallpaper and a robin's egg blue chest. We were able to create another bedroom from the excess space in the redesign. The frosted glass french doors, blue walls and special wall paper tie into the feel of the home. In the bathroom, the Bain Ultra freestanding tub below is the focal point of this new space. We mixed metals throughout the space that just work to add detail and unique touches throughout. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Stonegate Bathroom

Steinberg Custom Designs

Kristina O'Brien Photography
Large transitional master bathroom in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, pebble tile, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, gray tile, an undermount tub and a hinged shower door.

Large Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets

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.