Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, 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

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

Marmindie - Ensuite

Watara Homes

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.

East End Avenue Apartment

Weil Friedman Architects

This sleek bathroom creates a serene and bright feeling by keeping things simple. The Wetstyle floating vanity is paired with matching wall cabinet and medicine for a simple unified focal point. Simple white subway tiles and trim are paired with Carrara marble mosaic floors for a bright timeless look.

Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

custom made vanity cabinet
Design ideas for a large midcentury master wet room bathroom in Little Rock with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Transitional Updates - Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. This petite master bathroom primarily had storage and space planning challenges. Since the wife uses a larger bath down the hall, this bath is primarily the husband’s domain and was designed with his needs in mind. We started out by converting an existing alcove tub to a new shower since the tub was never used. The custom shower base and decorative tile are now visible through the glass shower door and help to visually elongate the small room. A Kohler tailored vanity provides as much storage as possible in a small space, along with a small wall niche and large medicine cabinet to supplement. “Wood” plank tile, specialty wall covering and the darker vanity and glass accents give the room a more masculine feel as was desired. Floor heating and 1 piece ceramic vanity top add a bit of luxury to this updated modern feeling space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Traditional Tarpon Springs Bathroom

S&W Kitchens

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bath Retreat

NV Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, engineered quartz benchtops, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile and marble floors.

Master & Guest Bathroom Combo

Flat Rate Remodeling, Inc.

Guest bath remodel
Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Award-Winning Guest Bathroom - Myers Park

Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.

Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Timeless Master Bathroom

Very Red Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Rancho Mirage Spa Bath

User

Photo: Kim Jones
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, beige tile and a curbless shower.

Washington Street - 2

Sutro Architects

Aaron Leitz Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower and white tile.

Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Belmont - Modern Master Bath

In the Deets

Modern master bath oasis. Expansive double sink, custom floating vanity with under vanity lighting, matching storage linen tower, airy master shower with bench, and a private water closet.

Talmadge St Los Feliz Craftsman

Julia Chasman Design

Small family bathroom had window added for light source, and 5.5' clawfoot tub from Vintage Tub & Bath with shower ring. Wall hooks and ceiling fixture from Rejuvenation. Shower curtains and rugs from Hearth & Home at Target. White wainscoting with black chair rail.

Contemporary Creekview Container

Allison Ong Shreffler, Architect / AOS Architect

Contemporary bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel

Square Inch Design

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Santa Cruz ~ Modern Ranch Home

Lydia Lyons Designs

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in San Francisco with a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets and an alcove tub.

All Showers Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark 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.