First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Residential Refurbishment with Moroccan Kitchen in Notting Hill, London, W11

PTP Architects London

Architecture by PTP Architects; Interior Design by Gerald Moran Interiors; Works and Photographs by Rupert Cordle Town & Country
Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in London with glass-front cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, marble, black walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Chateau on Central - The Beth

AFT Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Woodbine Rd Master Bath

New England Design Elements

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Manchester with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, stone tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

中庭に開く家

株式会社テラジマアーキテクツ

円形バスタブのリゾートバスルーム
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Yokohama with a drop-in tub, an open shower, black tile, a vessel sink, white cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, black walls, slate floors and an open shower.

Urban Angles Bathrooms

Urban Angles

Urban Angles
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls and an open shower.

Soffit Saga: Owner's Ensuite

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a master bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, black floor, black benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and black walls.

Waymouth Mews

Lucia Caballero Interior Design

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, stone slab, black walls, an undermount sink, black floor and an open shower.

Bathrooms

The Tile Guy

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, marble, black walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Neubau Haus Kleine Rittergasse 11

FRANKEN Generalplaner GmbH

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Frankfurt with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, subway tile, black walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and an open shower.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement - 55m2

Laurence Boudet Décoration

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, black walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

House MT

Kart Projects | Architecture

Tatjana Plitt
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, a wall-mount sink, black walls, cement tiles and grey floor.

SK Ranch Main House

BK.Architect LLC

Robert Reck
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, an open shower, black tile, stone slab, black walls, marble floors and an open shower.

Coastal Contemporary

Unique Stone Imports

This secondary Master Bath features Moca Cream limestone throughout the floor space with a dark, textural porcelain wrapping all of the walls. Metal strips break up the porcelain and create linear movement throughout the space. The African mahogany floating vanities are topped with Bianco Rhino Savana marble, which adds a soft lightness to the space.

441 Project

User

This is an example of a small 3/4 bathroom in Other with a wall-mount sink, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, black walls and ceramic floors.

A Master Bathroom in Black and Gold

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Flooring: SOHO: - Elementary Mica - Color: Matte Shower Walls: Elysium - Color: Calacatta Dorado Polished Shower Wall Niche Accent: - Bedrosians - Ferrara Honed Chevron Marble Mosaic Tile in Nero Shower Floor: Elysium - Color: Calacatta Dorado 3”x3” Hex Mosaic Cabinet: Homecrest - Door Style: Chalet - Color: Maple Fallow Hardware: - Top Knobs - Davenport - Honey Bronze Countertop: Quartz - Calafata Oro Glass Enclosure: Frameless 3/8” Clear Tempered Glass Designer: Noelle Garrison Installation: J&J Carpet One Floor and Home Photography: Trish Figari, LLC

Ross - Master Bath

ULAH Interiors + Design

We took a tiny outdated bathroom and doubled the width of it by taking the unused dormers on both sides that were just dead space. We completely updated it with contrasting herringbone tile and gave it a modern masculine and timeless vibe. This bathroom features a custom solid walnut cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly.

Chiswick W4: Perfect Bathroom Oasis

Increation

To create a sense of true elegance in the space we designed a floating vanity unit in Macassa with two sinks and walk mounted basin taps, opposite which we build an exact matching dressing table for Paddy and Bruce with lighting built into the mirrors – so every day was special…

Regal Heights

Shirley Meisels

Photos by Stephani Buchman
Transitional bathroom in Toronto with a freestanding tub, an open shower, black walls and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Black Walls

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.