Large contemporary kids bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom

Atlas Architects

Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Verde Vista - GTX

Prime Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Master bathroom featuring freestanding tub, white oak vanity and linen cabinet, large format porcelain tile with a concrete look. Brass fixtures and bronze hardware.

1920s Bath Meets New Aged Glamour: Black Framed Shower Glass

Simply Home

Our clients wanted us to expand their bathroom to add more square footage and relocate the plumbing to rearrange the flow of the bathroom. We crafted a custom built in for them in the corner for storage and stained it to match a vintage dresser they found that they wanted us to convert into a vanity. We fabricated and installed a black countertop with backsplash lip, installed a gold mirror, gold/brass fixtures, and moved lighting around in the room. We installed a new fogged glass window to create natural light in the room. The custom black shower glass was their biggest dream and accent in the bathroom, and it turned out beautifully! We added marble wall tile with black schluter all around the room! We added custom floating shelves with a delicate support bracket.

Nature Inspired Master Bath

KB Design +

Two step door profile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Tampa with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops, a shower seat and a freestanding vanity.

Moody Modern Bathroom

Balboa Design Group

Great design makes all the difference - bold material choices were just what was needed to give this little bathroom some BIG personality! Our clients wanted a dark, moody vibe, but had always heard that using dark colors in a small space would only make it feel smaller. Not true! Introducing a larger vanity cabinet with more storage and replacing the tub with an expansive walk-in shower immediately made the space feel larger, without any structural alterations. We went with a dark graphite tile that had a mix of texture on the walls and in the shower, but then anchored the space with white shiplap on the upper portion of the walls and a graphic floor tile (with mostly white and light gray tones). This technique of balancing dark tones with lighter tones is key to achieving those moody vibes, without creeping into cavernous territory. Subtle gray/blue/green tones on the vanity blend in well, but still pop in the space, and matte black fixtures add fantastic contrast to really finish off the whole look!

Tibi 20

Rahal Architects llc

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with dark wood cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Various Jobs

JMac Remodeling

Small bathroom. Clawfoot tub and marble floor
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, linoleum floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Martis Camp Tahoe Guest Bath

Marea Clark Interiors

Inspiration for a country bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Five Dock

onefour interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, an open shower, black tile, black walls, an integrated sink, black floor, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Elegant Farmhouse Project

Alison Giese Interiors

Master bathroom has farmhouse charm with nickelboard walls, a basketweave mosaic floor, and a custom oak vanity.
Mid-sized master bathroom in Austin with a two-piece toilet, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, planked wall panelling, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub and grey floor.

Indian Village Ensuite

Verce Design

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

His Ensuite Bathroom

The O'Dell Group

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This is an example of a small master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Lower East Side Black and White Guest Bath

Broderic Design

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Classic Small Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Early 1900 built house. Bathroom had awkward layout in a cramped space. Needed updating while retaining classic look to match the house. Incorporated classic features with modern choices like matte black fixtures.

Loft à Neuilly Plaisance

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Queen Village Condo Three

Craig Martin Design

This very small bathroom was visually expanded by removing the tub/shower curtain at the end of the room and replacing it with a full-width dual shower/steamshower. A tub-fill spout was installed to serve as a baby tub filler/toddler "shower." The pedestal trough sink was used to open up the floor space, and an art deco cabinet was modified to a minimal depth to hold other bathroom essentials. The medicine cabinet is custom-made, has two receptacles in it, and is 8" deep.

Classic Mediterranean

Monarch & Maker

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean bathroom in Houston with green cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, furniture-like cabinets and a shower/bathtub combo.

Vestavia Hills Guest Bath

Alima Deneke Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized kids bathroom in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Benchtops and a Freestanding Vanity

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.