Modern bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor and black benchtops.

Double Void House

Kitty Lee Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet and an integrated sink.

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reimagined habitat

Large, open bathroom with two way entrance from stairs and WIR to master bed.. Note shelf hidden in the side of the vanity for, ah, reading material.......

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Claremont Residence

Retreat Design

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

HILLSIDE - Renovation

Big House Little House

This is an example of a modern bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, black and white tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

U House

C. Kairouz Architects

Ensuite bathroom with skylight, oak vanity, walk-in shower with large format grey tiles.
Photo of a modern master bathroom in Melbourne with beige cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, a niche and a floating vanity.

Yungaburra House

neil design

A large, wall hung timber vanity with white basin draws the eye in this otherwise simple bathroom. Providing closed and open storage, there is a matching cabinet above the vanity. The timber contrasts with the large format grey wall and floor tiles, and the tapware's brass tones marry beautifully with the timber. Natural breezes and ventilation via the louvre windows.

Bunker House

Futureflip

Master ensuite capturing incredible ocean views, featuring an oversize round bathtub, concrete sink and mosaic tile detail, designed and built by Futureflip.

Arthur St, Sandringham-4

Daniela Fulford Photography

Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Melbourne.

Luxury Family Home

Some Studio

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Sydney.

Too Cool for Thirroul

Hemma Interiors

This is an example of a modern bathroom in Wollongong with a freestanding tub and gray tile.

Curl Curl

Mallinger Constructions

Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Sydney.

Too Cool for Thirroul

Hemma Interiors

This is an example of a modern bathroom in Wollongong with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Ultra-Modern Bathroom behind a restored Victorian Facade (Melbourne)

Elite Custom Homes

Modern bathroom in Melbourne with a curbless shower, white tile, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for modern 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 Modern 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.

Mount Hawthorn - Bathroom

Bathroom Renovations Perth

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Perth.

Little River Residence

PTX Architects

Photo of a modern master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, a vessel sink and black benchtops.