mark tepe
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Cincinnati with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, black and white tile, ceramic tile, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, purple walls, ceramic floors and a drop-in sink.

Elegant Deco Bath

JAZ Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and mosaic tile floors.

White and Black Bathroom

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, purple walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Craftsman Styled Bath in Mt Pleasant, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Chevy Chase Kids Bath

Haus Interior Design

This bathroom is teeny tiny, and we couldn't change the original footprint. But using quality materials and light finishes made it feel new and bright, and perfectly suited to the elegance of the house. Beveled white tile, lots of Carrara marble, polished nickel fixtures, and period sconces all played a role in this spectacular facelift.

Extensive Spa Bathroom

Meeder Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for an expansive traditional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, purple walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Old Bethpage

LORIDON Builders & Remodelers, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, gray tile, mosaic tile, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Upper NW Hills

Austin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, mosaic tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, gray tile, slate floors and quartzite benchtops.

Completed Master Bath Remodels

reInventedSpaces LLC

John R. Sperath
Small contemporary bathroom in Raleigh with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Passive Solar Home New Build - Ann Arbor MI

Giraffe Design Build L.L.C.,

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Elm Street

The Northgate Group

Traditional bathroom in Raleigh with an alcove shower, black and white tile, subway tile, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Bellrose Village exterior and interior remodel

E & F General Contracting Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, purple walls, marble floors and a console sink.

Country School Contemporary

ReFind Kitchens

Remodel complete Photo credit: David Berens, ReFind Kitchens
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, purple walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops and grey floor.

Craftsman Styled Bath in Mt Pleasant, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Kids bathroom

Logan Killen Interiors

Hunter Holder
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, stone slab, purple walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Cheney home

ZIEGLER LUMBER CO

Mid Continent cabinetry- shaker door, dark gray pant on maple. we used a fun "fantasy marble" laminate for the tops and a fun blue and gray glass mosaic tile to tie it all in.

Extensive Spa Bathroom

Meeder Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for an expansive traditional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, purple walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

Jim's Custom Woodworking

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black and white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, an undermount sink and laminate benchtops.

Elm Street

The Northgate Group

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, subway tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel

Decorating Den Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with a claw-foot tub, black and white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black and White Tile and Purple 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.