Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Hurlstone Park I

hecticrAt architects

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

Marmindie - Ensuite

Watara Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, matchstick tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Clanalpine

I & D Studio

Inspiration for a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Alhambra Spanish Renovation

Julia Chasman Design

We enlarged the existing shower (which had been added on in an earlier renovation) and customized it with a beautiful old-fashioned style exposed pipe shower system from Vintage Tub & Bath and mixed two different wall tiles for added visual interest. A hand-made Malibu tile is used as a deco on the diagonal in the shower niche, and orange square 1" hexes give the shower floor a real pop.

Henry House

WALA

Guest Bathroom with Issy vanity mirror from Reece/Zuster. Inax wall tiles from Artedomus. Grey Tundra marble counter and French Grey European Oak door front veneer. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Bathroom Renovation Dianella (IBlue)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Herringbone Feature Tile, Feature Wall, Wall Hung Vanity, In Wall Vanity Mixer, Dark Blue Vanity, Grey and White Bathroom, Fixed Panel Screen, Frameless Shower Screen, Small Ensuite, Small Bathroom Renovations, Small Bathrooms, Brass Tapware, Brushed Brass Tapware

Smithfield 2

Alpha Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, an open shower, gray tile, a vessel sink and white benchtops.

Patrician Project: Bathroom

A Well Dressed Home

Vanity with tile wall
This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink and white floor.

The Signal Station

Unique Homestays

Large industrial wet room bathroom in Cornwall with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

The Urban Sanctuary

Board & Vellum

Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets and grey floor.

Willow Street

M House Development

Photo of a country master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and an enclosed toilet.

Primary Ensuite

Bon Studio Inc.

Example of an open concept primary ensuite with a wood tone vanity, vessel sinks with wall mounted faucets, makeup counter between, black frame elliptical mirrors, a black fabric stool, contemporary sconces and a blue runner. Features a walk in wet room with rain shower head, wall to wall ledge and free standing bathtub

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.
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Santa Barbara with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Monte Sereno Transitional New Home Build

Charisma Design

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with black cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, marble benchtops, white tile, an open shower and white benchtops.

Modern Bathroom

Square Inch Design

This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, an open shower and white floor.

Яркая квартира с классическими элементами

Вероника Князева/Дизайнер интерьера

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

IGUALTAT

Brákara Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a two-piece toilet, concrete floors, soapstone benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

White Bathroom Design Ideas with a Vessel Sink

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.