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.

Lincoln Avenue, Mont Albert North

M.J.Harris Group

Family Bathroom Renovation in Melbourne. Bohemian styled and neutral tones anchored by the custom made timber double vanity, oval mirrors and tiger bronze fixtures. A free-standing bath and walk-in shower creating a sense of space

Rose Bay House

D'Cruz Design Group

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

West Leederville (First Floor Wet Room Renovation)

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

Wet Room, Modern Wet Room, Small Wet Room Renovation, First Floor Wet Room, Second Story Wet Room Bathroom, Open Shower With Bath In Open Area, Real Timber Vanity, West Leederville Bathrooms

Collombatti Farm House Bathroom Renovation NSW 2440

The Renovation Broker

Contemporary farm house renovation.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted, exposed beam, flat-panel cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Tranquil Master Bath and Bedroom Remodel

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

Each of the two custom vanities provide plenty of space for personal items as well as storage. Brushed gold mirrors, sconces, sink fittings, and hardware shine bright against the neutral grey wall and dark brown vanities.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

ST Design Center

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Woodfin

Constructionologists

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

2109 Skyview Ridge

Five Star Interiors

Cabinets: Clear Alder- Ebony- Shaker Door Countertop: Caesarstone Cloudburst Concrete 4011- Honed Floor: All over tile- AMT Treverk White- all 3 sizes- Staggered Shower Field/Tub backsplash: TTS Organic Rug Ice 6x24 Grout: Custom Rolling Fog 544 Tub rug/ Shower floor: Dal Tile Steel CG-HF-20150812 Grout: Mapei Cobblestone 103 Photographer: Steve Chenn

Contemporary Cape

Carpenter & MacNeille

Michael J. Lee Photography
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, grey floor, white walls and an undermount sink.

modern indoor-outoor shower

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigen
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Mediterranean Modern Master Bathroom

SARAH BLACKBERN INTERIORS

This is an example of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

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.

Camino Real Residence

April Balliette

Photographer: Ryan Gamma
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Hope Ranch Spanish Colonial

Allen Construction

Master Bath Architect: Thompson Naylor Interior Design: Shannon Scott Design Photography: Jason Rick
Inspiration for a large traditional master wet room bathroom in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Dover Shores Remodel

Eric Aust Architect

Lane Dittoe Photographs [FIXE] design house interors
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

820 Broadway

User

Joe Everhart
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Indianapolis with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls and flat-panel cabinets.

Seaside House Plan, Naples, FL

South Florida Architecture

Photo by Naples Kenny Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, an undermount sink and an open shower.

Southwestern Bathroom

Large master bathroom in Phoenix with engineered quartz benchtops, gray tile, white walls, an open shower, a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

October 2015 Projects

American Home Improvement Inc.

Bathroom Remodeling Project done by American Home Improvement
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white walls, marble floors, white floor, a freestanding tub, marble benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and a Freestanding Tub

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.