The new secondary bathroom is a very compact and efficient layout that shares the extra space provided by stepping the rear additions to the boundary. Behind the shower is a small shed accessed from the back deck, and the media wall in the living room takes a slice out of the space too. Plentiful light beams down through the Velux and the patterned wall tiles provide a playful backdrop to a simple black, white & timber pallete.

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.

Small Bathroom Remodel

popix designs

A small bathroom remodel with Ikea vanity and semi-handmade cabinet doors.
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Matching Master and Guest Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Guest Bath
Small modern kids bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Knotty Alder Kitchen & Bath

Riddle Construction & Design

Blending knotty alder cabinets with classic quartz countertops, subway tile and rich oak flooring makes this open plan kitchen a warm retreat. Wrapped posts now replace previous structural walls and flank the extra-large island. Pro appliances, an apron sink and heavy hardware completes the rustic look. The adjacent bathroom features the same materials along with trendy encaustic floor tile for fun.

Soper Place, Ottawa

Terra Nova Building Corporation

Doublespace Photography
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Ottawa with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, beige tile, stone tile, beige floor and white benchtops.

Cardiff Cove, Remodel

Brovia Interiors

Small beach style master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and an open shower.

Mar Vista Mid-Century Remodel

Sato Architects, Inc.

Small midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Weynway Crt.

ALC Interiors

Main floor bathroom with wood vanity and black accents
Small contemporary bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Blue bathroom

Cecile Bell interior design

Remodel of a very tired bathroom with no window into a very elegant, boutique hotel style bathroom
Design ideas for a small modern kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Kitchen

Infinite Home

Inspiration for a small eclectic master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bouldin Creek Bathroom Remodel

Green Bay Remodeling

A marvel of the minimalist style, this bathroom uses natural light, clean lines and simplistic design to create a space filled with a calming elegance. An ideal place to start and end your days in serenity.

Primary Bathroom Renovation

color theory Boston

Inspiration for a small scandinavian master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and medium wood cabinets.

Wiley Park

Alamay Constructions Pty Ltd

Everything you need in a 3m x 1.2m Ensuite. Concrete look 1.2x600 tiles wall and floor, Custom made open vanity,In built shaving cabinet.
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

CASA BB, Carini (PA)

Studio GD Architetture

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and brick walls.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile. Patterned tile is used for the shower niche.

Urban Farmhouse - Long Beach, CA

Morey Remodeling Group

Farmhouse bathroom with corner shower and decorative black and white accent bathroom tile floor and niche. Wood vanity and quartz countertop with matte black faucet and fixtures.

Creighton Woods

Judith Balis Interiors

I used a patterned tile on the floor, warm wood on the vanity, and dark molding on the walls to give this small bathroom a ton of character.
Photo of a small country kids bathroom in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Dachgeschoss Sanierung | Bad

Jörg Schust | Freier Architekt

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

AB Remodeling Inc.

Custom-built, solid-wood vanity and quartz countertop.
Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Small Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium 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.