This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Renovation, St Kilda

embracingspace

Small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

A Suburban Sanctuary

Louise Mackay Interior Design

A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.

Keon House

Demardi.

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Semaphore - FKA The Dog House

Rowlands Architecture Design Studio

Small contemporary master bathroom in Adelaide with blue tile, blue walls and terrazzo floors.

Blairs Chalet

Britt White Studio

Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Other with a corner shower, green tile, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Mid Century Modern Tiny Bath

KODA Interiors

Maximizing every inch of space in a tiny bath and keeping the space feeling open and inviting was the priority.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Santa Barbara with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Via Serena Cottage

Wildheart Design

Complete remodel with safe, aging-in-place features and hotel style in the main bathroom.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, glass tile and a floating vanity.

House of Jazz

Fraley and Company

White walls and bold accents. We love the variety in this project. Blackstone Edge Studios
Small eclectic master bathroom in Portland with an alcove shower, green tile, porcelain tile and a sliding shower screen.

Out of the Blue

Blythe Interiors

This bathroom got a punch of personality with this modern, monochromatic design. Grasscloth wallpaper, new lighting and a stunning vanity brought this space to life. Rug: Abstract in blue and charcoal, Safavieh Wallpaper: Barnaby Indigo faux grasscloth by A-Street Prints Vanity hardware: Mergence in matte black and satin nickel, Amerock Shower enclosure: Enigma-XO, DreamLine Shower wall tiles: Flash series in cobalt, 3 by 12 inches, Arizona Tile Floor tile: Taco Melange Blue, SomerTile

Grey Tiled Bathroom and Shower ~ Streetsboro, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this bathroom, a Medallion Gold Providence Vanity with Classic Paint Irish Crème was installed with Zodiaq Portfolio London Sky Corian on the countertop and on top of the window seat. A regular rectangular undermount sink with Vesi widespread lavatory faucet in brushed nickel. A Cardinal shower with partition in clear glass with brushed nickel hardware. Mansfield Pro-fit Air Massage bath and Brizo Transitional Hydrati shower with h2Okinetic technology in brushed nickel. Kohler Cimarron comfort height toilet in white.

Victoria BC Farm House (In Progress)

Christin Gregersen Interior Design

A modern farmhouse bathroom with herringbone brick floors and wall paneling. We loved the aged brass plumbing and classic cast iron sink.
Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in San Francisco with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, brick floors, a wall-mount sink, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Condo Remodel - Lakeview East, Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL

123 Remodeling Inc.

In the heart of Lakeview, Wrigleyville, our team completely remodeled a condo: master and guest bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and mudroom. Master Bath Floating Vanity by Metropolis (Flame Oak) Guest Bath Vanity by Bertch Tall Pantry by Breckenridge (White) Somerset Light Fixtures by Hinkley Lighting https://123remodeling.com/

Balham Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in London with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, cement tiles, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black walls.

East End Avenue Apartment

Weil Friedman Architects

This sleek bathroom creates a serene and bright feeling by keeping things simple. The Wetstyle floating vanity is paired with matching wall cabinet and medicine for a simple unified focal point. Simple white subway tiles and trim are paired with Carrara marble mosaic floors for a bright timeless look.

Garden Suite

Story LLC

Our clients wanted to add on to their 1950's ranch house, but weren't sure whether to go up or out. We convinced them to go out, adding a Primary Suite addition with bathroom, walk-in closet, and spacious Bedroom with vaulted ceiling. To connect the addition with the main house, we provided plenty of light and a built-in bookshelf with detailed pendant at the end of the hall. The clients' style was decidedly peaceful, so we created a wet-room with green glass tile, a door to a small private garden, and a large fir slider door from the bedroom to a spacious deck. We also used Yakisugi siding on the exterior, adding depth and warmth to the addition. Our clients love using the tub while looking out on their private paradise!

Dunlap Master Bath Oasis

Albarran Architects, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and vaulted.

San Francisco Residence II

Mark Davis Design

Photo of a small midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, cement tiles, white floor, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, an integrated sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Friendship Renovation

Katy Popple Design

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Small Master 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.