30 Functional Yet Super Stylish Bathrooms From Across the World
Planning a bathroom revamp? Check out these 30 bathrooms from around the globe that combine functionality and good looks
Insufficient storage, no room for a bath, the need to squeeze in a laundry – whatever the shape and size of your bathroom, it’s bound to come with its own design challenges. But with a little imagination, a practical and stylish bathroom is still well within reach – check out these 30 stunning designs to see how it’s done.
2. Location: Sydney, NSW
Design: Bone Made
A floating vanity and a simple palette of white, grey and mid-tone timber maximise the sense of space in this compact room.
Browse through images of compact bathrooms
Design: Bone Made
A floating vanity and a simple palette of white, grey and mid-tone timber maximise the sense of space in this compact room.
Browse through images of compact bathrooms
3. Location: Toronto, Canada
Design: post Architecture
Need to incorporate a laundry into your bathroom but don’t want to lose the serene vibe? Position it inside a custom-designed timber box, as the owners have done here. When it’s time to relax in the tub, simply close the laundry’s folding doors…
Design: post Architecture
Need to incorporate a laundry into your bathroom but don’t want to lose the serene vibe? Position it inside a custom-designed timber box, as the owners have done here. When it’s time to relax in the tub, simply close the laundry’s folding doors…
…here’s the view from the bathroom side.
4. Location: Paris, France
Design: Decorexpat
You don’t need oodles of space to create a relaxing bathroom retreat; in this small Parisian bathroom, the owners have chosen a compact tub and added in recessed bookshelves. Magnifique!
Design: Decorexpat
You don’t need oodles of space to create a relaxing bathroom retreat; in this small Parisian bathroom, the owners have chosen a compact tub and added in recessed bookshelves. Magnifique!
5. Location: London, UK
Design: Studio 30 Architects
A tricky, angled roofline is no problem for the designers of this loft ensuite – they’ve simply shaped the mirror to match it. Other clever touches include using the same tiles on the basin as the wall and floor; this creates visual cohesion and makes the bathroom appear larger.
Design: Studio 30 Architects
A tricky, angled roofline is no problem for the designers of this loft ensuite – they’ve simply shaped the mirror to match it. Other clever touches include using the same tiles on the basin as the wall and floor; this creates visual cohesion and makes the bathroom appear larger.
6. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Design: Studio Ezra
Sometimes it’s the unexpected touches that bring magic to a space; here, exposed pipework adds a dash of bling to a low-key scheme of grey, timber and white.
Design: Studio Ezra
Sometimes it’s the unexpected touches that bring magic to a space; here, exposed pipework adds a dash of bling to a low-key scheme of grey, timber and white.
7. Location: London, UK
Design: Ryland Peters & Small | CICO Books
A backsplash created from pages in a book. The ultimate in upcycling.
Design: Ryland Peters & Small | CICO Books
A backsplash created from pages in a book. The ultimate in upcycling.
8. Location: Melourne, Victoria
Design: GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
A narrow bathroom can present a host of design challenges. Here, the designer has dispensed with a bath and opted for a space-savvy shower instead. Specifying a glass shower screen allows the eye to flow all the way through the space, while a narrow wall-hung vanity maximises floor space.
Design: GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
A narrow bathroom can present a host of design challenges. Here, the designer has dispensed with a bath and opted for a space-savvy shower instead. Specifying a glass shower screen allows the eye to flow all the way through the space, while a narrow wall-hung vanity maximises floor space.
9. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Design: Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
Short on bathroom storage? Add an overhead cabinet, as the owners have done here. To prevent it looking too heavy, they’ve kept one section open for display.
Here are ways to squeeze in more storage in the bathroom
Design: Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
Short on bathroom storage? Add an overhead cabinet, as the owners have done here. To prevent it looking too heavy, they’ve kept one section open for display.
Here are ways to squeeze in more storage in the bathroom
10. Location: Washington, USA
Design: Bath Plus Kitchen Design Remodel
An LED vanity mirror is great for shaving or applying make-up as it casts no shadows on your face. Plus, most LED mirrors feature an anti-fog function so you can use the mirror straight after a bath or shower.
Design: Bath Plus Kitchen Design Remodel
An LED vanity mirror is great for shaving or applying make-up as it casts no shadows on your face. Plus, most LED mirrors feature an anti-fog function so you can use the mirror straight after a bath or shower.
12. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Design: BENT Architecture
This unique bathroom unit is suspended from the ceiling and includes everything from a sink and storage shelves to a mirrored cabinet.
Design: BENT Architecture
This unique bathroom unit is suspended from the ceiling and includes everything from a sink and storage shelves to a mirrored cabinet.
13. Location: Sydney, NSW
Design: Thomas Archer Homes
Choosing a window covering that filters sunlight makes it easy for the owners of this bathroom to apply make-up in natural light.
Design: Thomas Archer Homes
Choosing a window covering that filters sunlight makes it easy for the owners of this bathroom to apply make-up in natural light.
14. Location: Austin, USA
Design: CG&S Design-Build
Creating a dedicated spot for every member of the household to hang their towel and a basket to pop their lotions and shampoos in helps keep a busy family bathroom tidy.
Design: CG&S Design-Build
Creating a dedicated spot for every member of the household to hang their towel and a basket to pop their lotions and shampoos in helps keep a busy family bathroom tidy.
15. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Design: Architected
No space for a vanity bench in your tiny bathroom? Create a recessed storage ledge behind the basin where you can store soap and toiletries.
Design: Architected
No space for a vanity bench in your tiny bathroom? Create a recessed storage ledge behind the basin where you can store soap and toiletries.
16. Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Design: Tike Property
A floor-to-ceiling wall of glass louvres lets the breeze flow through this Brisbane bathroom and provides unimpeded bushland views.
Design: Tike Property
A floor-to-ceiling wall of glass louvres lets the breeze flow through this Brisbane bathroom and provides unimpeded bushland views.
17. Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Design: Integrity Kitchen Company
Extending the benchtop beyond the width of the drawers creates a handy spot to store towels and toiletries.
Design: Integrity Kitchen Company
Extending the benchtop beyond the width of the drawers creates a handy spot to store towels and toiletries.
18. Location: South Yorkshire, UK
Design: Dibujo.design Interiors
Smart zoning makes sense in a large bathroom such as this one: Note how the designer has altered the floor levels and specified different colours and materials for the bath and shower areas to give each one a clear sense of purpose.
Design: Dibujo.design Interiors
Smart zoning makes sense in a large bathroom such as this one: Note how the designer has altered the floor levels and specified different colours and materials for the bath and shower areas to give each one a clear sense of purpose.
19. Location: London, UK
Design: Cue & Co of London
If bathroom storage is in short supply, look to utilise those often overlooked spaces. Here, the owners have squeezed in a narrow drawer for soap and candles next to the tub.
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Design: Cue & Co of London
If bathroom storage is in short supply, look to utilise those often overlooked spaces. Here, the owners have squeezed in a narrow drawer for soap and candles next to the tub.
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20. Location: Austin, USA
Design: Rick & Cindy Black Architects
Recessed storage shelves and a clever, movable mirror – often practicality is delivered in small details.
Design: Rick & Cindy Black Architects
Recessed storage shelves and a clever, movable mirror – often practicality is delivered in small details.
21. Location: Perth, WA
Design: Lux Interiors
Positioning the basin off-centre on the vanity captures the eye and provides plenty of uninterrupted bathroom bench space.
Design: Lux Interiors
Positioning the basin off-centre on the vanity captures the eye and provides plenty of uninterrupted bathroom bench space.
22. Location: Boston, USA
Design: iD8 Design Studio
A half-height nib wall between the vanity and toilet creates a sense of privacy here.
Design: iD8 Design Studio
A half-height nib wall between the vanity and toilet creates a sense of privacy here.
23. Location: Byron Bay, NSW
Design: Davis Architects
Make a feature of a mirrored vanity by adding in a few handy display shelves.
Design: Davis Architects
Make a feature of a mirrored vanity by adding in a few handy display shelves.
24. Location: California, USA
Design: Marci Goulart
A sliding door such as this one is a great space saver as it tucks neatly into a pocket in the wall when opened, rather than swinging into the compact room.
Design: Marci Goulart
A sliding door such as this one is a great space saver as it tucks neatly into a pocket in the wall when opened, rather than swinging into the compact room.
26. Location: London, UK
Design: Cue & Co of London
A slim drawer tucked into the bath surround is a useful spot to store tall bottles of shampoo and lotion. The drawer is tile-fronted to match the bath surround so it sits flush when it’s closed.
Design: Cue & Co of London
A slim drawer tucked into the bath surround is a useful spot to store tall bottles of shampoo and lotion. The drawer is tile-fronted to match the bath surround so it sits flush when it’s closed.
27. Location: San Diego, USA
Design: CM Natural Designs
Different flooring materials in the shower, vanity and bath areas define each zone of this bathroom, while brass detailing in all three areas creates a sense of cohesion. A beautifully balanced effect.
Design: CM Natural Designs
Different flooring materials in the shower, vanity and bath areas define each zone of this bathroom, while brass detailing in all three areas creates a sense of cohesion. A beautifully balanced effect.
28. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Design: Sheri Haby Architects
Yearning for a freestanding bathtub but worried that you can’t fit one into your small bathroom? Rather than a standard-size tub, choose a compact style such as this one instead.
Design: Sheri Haby Architects
Yearning for a freestanding bathtub but worried that you can’t fit one into your small bathroom? Rather than a standard-size tub, choose a compact style such as this one instead.
30. Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Design: Adrian Ramsay Design House
A pull-out cupboard isn’t just for the kitchen – in this bathroom, it creates easy-access storage for towels and toiletries.
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Design: Adrian Ramsay Design House
A pull-out cupboard isn’t just for the kitchen – in this bathroom, it creates easy-access storage for towels and toiletries.
Read more:
Standard Bathroom Dimensions That Ensure Efficiency & Comfort
Tell us:
Which of these handy ideas impress you the most? Tell us in the Comments below.
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Slender recessed pull-outs in the bath surround are perfect for storing slippers and deck shoes in this family home.