This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, cement tiles, granite benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Preston townhouse

Jasmine McClelland Design

This upstairs bathroom features Southern Tiles marble floor and half height wall tile combined with a subway tile from Academy tiles in neutral colours. Caeasarstone benchtop below a feature timber shelf and oval mirror.

Offset House

Amrish Maharaj Architecture

Reconfiguration of the original bathroom creates a private ensuite for the master bedroom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, green floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Mon Terre

DCM Building Design

Ensuite bathroom
This is an example of a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Sunshine Coast with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, grey benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Double Storey Extension - Ashgrove, Brisbane

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Ashgrove

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Norraville - Escape

Novale Bathrooms

This is an example of a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Central Coast with light wood cabinets, beige tile, a drop-in sink, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and beige floor.

Gordon Park House

Shane Marsh Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Killara House

Nathan Gornall Design

This master bathroom by Nathan Gornall Design was introduced to a large heritage listed property in Sydney's Killara, improving the home's amenity whilst remaining sensitive to the period of the rest of the home.

Fletcher St, Essendon

M.J.Harris Group

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, pink tile, ceramic tile, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtops.

Balmain Terrace House

Annie Bowen Design

Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, subway tile, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Ensuite | Modern Luxe

Designtank

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and white benchtops.

A Touch of Timber

Baulch Services

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Blomfield House

Project Habitation Pty Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, an open shower, white walls, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and a floating vanity.

THE BAREFOOT BAY VILLA

The Designory

Photo of a contemporary wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Brighton Renovation and Extension

Sherbrooke Design and Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, a freestanding tub and ceramic floors.

Brighton: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Luxury Family Home

Rayken Constructions P/L

Contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

High Street Manly - No. 3

Bathrooms By Oldham

The newly designed timeless, contemporary bathroom was created providing much needed storage whilst maintaining functionality and flow. A light and airy skheme using grey large format tiles on the floor and matt white tiles on the walls. A two draw custom vanity in timber provided warmth to the room. The mirrored shaving cabinets reflected light and gave the illusion of depth. Strip lighting in niches, under the vanity and shaving cabinet on a sensor added that little extra touch.

Warley Reno

NOSIVA Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Balgowlah House

O'Meara Jones

A stunning renovation of a house in Balgowlah Height
Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, mosaic tile, cement tiles, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

White Bathroom Design Ideas with Light 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.