Master bathroom with subway tiles, wood vanity, and concrete countertop. Photographer: Rob Karosis
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, black benchtops and dark wood cabinets.

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.

West Village Duplex

ASG Construction Group

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

Back in Black: Bathroom Remodel

GreyHunt Interiors

Design by GreyHunt Interiors Photography by Christen Kosnic
Transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with a drop-in tub, black tile, black and white tile, white tile, white walls and grey floor.

Eclectic Industrial Bathroom Remodel

Reflekt Design Build

Photo: Michelle Schmauder
Industrial bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

East Village

CM Natural Designs

These young hip professional clients love to travel and wanted a home where they could showcase the items that they've collected abroad. Their fun and vibrant personalities are expressed in every inch of the space, which was personalized down to the smallest details. Just like they are up for adventure in life, they were up for for adventure in the design and the outcome was truly one-of-kind. Photos by Chipper Hatter

4 Johnson Cove

Grove Park Construction

Design ideas for a beach style master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Eclectic Bathroom

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Chicago with subway tile and black floor.

Schroeder MN Lake Home

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

A modern high contrast master bathroom with gold fixtures on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. photo credit: Alyssa Lee
Large transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Semi-Industrial Chic

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

The ensuite is a luxurious space offering all the desired facilities. The warm theme of all rooms echoes in the materials used. The vanity was created from Recycled Messmate with a horizontal grain, complemented by the polished concrete bench top. The walk in double shower creates a real impact, with its black framed glass which again echoes with the framing in the mirrors and shelving.

Park Street Residence

Roost Interiors

© Lisa Russman Photography
Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a hinged shower door and a shower seat.

Kitchen & Master Bathroom

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with an alcove shower, black and white tile, white walls, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

5 Point Flats

TACTIC Staging and Interiors

Photo Credit, Jenn Smira
Inspiration for a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bali Inspired Master Bath

BLAINE architects

Jean Bai/Konstrukt Photo
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Spinnaker Bay

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Contemporary Coastal Bathroom Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

The Miller Drive Project

JDP Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtops.

Bayview Residence

Dwell Interiors

Ryan Gamma Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a curbless shower.

West Lake Hills Remodel

LRC Design Build

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, glass tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Victorian Terrace in Islington

Sarah Ross Design

Stunning black bathroom; a mix of hand made Austrian tiles and Carrara marble. The basin was made for a hotel in Paris in the 1920s Photo: James Balston

Chic Farmhouse

Timber Trails Development Company

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Decorating With Black And White 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.