Underpinning our design notions and considerations for this home were two instinctual ideas: that of our client’s fondness for ‘Old Be-al’ and associated desire for an enhanced connection between the house and the old-growth eucalypt landscape; and our own determined appreciation for the house’s original brickwork, something we hoped to celebrate and re-cast within the existing dwelling. While considering the client’s brief of a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house, our design managed to reduce the overall footprint of the house and provide generous flowing living spaces with deep connection to the natural suburban landscape and the heritage of the existing house. The reference to Old Be-al is constantly reinforced within the detailed design. The custom-made entry light mimics its branches, as does the pulls on the joinery and even the custom towel rails in the bathroom. The dynamically angled ceiling of rhythmically spaced timber cross-beams that extend out to an expansive timber decking are in dialogue with the upper canopy of the surrounding trees. The rhythm of the bushland also finds expression in vertical mullions and horizontal bracing beams, reminiscent of both the trunks and the canopies of the adjacent trees.

Dot's House: Bathroom

Atlas Architects

The texture of the urban fabric is brought to the interior spaces through the introduction of the concrete tiles in the shower and formed concrete basin.

Extension & Renovation in Ainslie, ACT

Built By Drew

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Pattern Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Inspiration for a small scandinavian master bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bateau Bay - Bespoke

Novale Bathrooms

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Central Coast with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating 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.

Home Sweet Home - Seven Hills Project

Rylo Co

The compact master ensuite still has a bit of wow factor. The walls are covered in a linen look vinyl wallpaper, the floor is adorned with mother of pearl terrazzo tiles and there is a huge custom shaving cabinet behind the simple custom framed mirror. The large walk in shower is privately hidden behind a full height wall.

Manly residence

onefour interiors

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Customer Project - Coastal Hamptons

ABI Interiors

ELYSIAN MINIMAL MIXER & SPOUT SET – BRUSHED BRASS
Inspiration for a small beach style master bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and planked wall panelling.

Harris Street

Sartorial Interiors

Small contemporary bathroom in Sydney.

Clontarf 02

Watershed Architects

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with engineered quartz benchtops and a floating vanity.

ZeroLot Haus

Maytree Studios

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with a freestanding tub, white tile, mosaic tile, ceramic floors and grey floor.

ROSEVILLE II - REVIVING A FEDERATION GEM

March Twice Interiors

Shower niche in the ensuite bathroom in Roseville.
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile and grey walls.

Lygon St

Minett Studio Architecture and Design

Bathroom with European Laundry
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Melbourne.

MSN Homes Griffin display home

ProAbode Photography

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Manly residence

onefour interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with grey cabinets, blue tile, an integrated sink, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Wahgunyah House

Regional Design Service

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a floating vanity, vaulted, a niche, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and a double vanity.

Manly Vale

All Things Building

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Contemporary Retro 1970's

Green Room Interiors

Cosy Bathroom
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Glebe Home Studio

McGarry Constructions Pty Limited

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with an alcove shower, beige walls, a wall-mount sink, beige floor, an open shower, a niche and a single vanity.

Small Bathroom Design Ideas

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.