Artfully designed power room with stylish wallpaper and a black sink.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Chicago with black cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Modern Bathroom Remodel - Studio City

Supreme Remodeling Inc.

Dual sink vanity with marble countertop, custom made lacquered wood storage area and marble flooring. This bathroom is part of a new construction project in Studio City CA

VIGNES - Un appartement parisien fonctionnel qui gagne en cachet

Laura Zylberman • Décoration d'Intérieur

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white floor, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Parisian Style Airbnb

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind. Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms. Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor. Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors. Photographer: @MargaretRajic Photo stylist: @Brandidevers Do you have a new home that has great bones but just doesn’t feel comfortable and you can’t quite figure out why? Contact us here to see how we can help!

bathroom

Quality Homes

new stone tile, new glass shower, fresh paint and ceilings brand new toilet, and repaint existing bathtub
Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Houston with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Savannah House

Countrywide Construction & Design LLC

Open space over the stairway created the opportunity for a shelf behind the toilet
Inspiration for a small country bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, 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.

Hickory

VMAX LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Richmond with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern Badezimmer

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Hanover with green tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Deco Inspired Shower Room - Rotherhithe

MALT

Shower room with wall mounted toilet, sliding shower enclosure and refurbished vintage vanity unit.
Small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in London with a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Colorful studio apartment

Crewzz, Inc

Main bathroom with bath tub and shower.
Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sycamore Ranch Home Remodel

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

This bathroom was once home to a free standing home a top a marble slab--ill designed and rarely used. The new space has a large tiled shower and geometric floor. The single bowl trough sink is a nod to this homeowner's love of farmhouse style. The mirrors slide across to reveal medicine cabinet storage.

Nature Inspired Master Bath

KB Design +

Young homeowners needed to update their Primary bath in order to feel the relaxation and peace that bathing experience can bring. A small divided bathroom has been totally redone, We rethought the layout, added light via the skylight, used materials that are very tactile and luxurious.

Квартира со стеклянной стеной и терраццо

ointerior

Контрастная душевая комната. Вместо полотенцесушителя смонтировали стену с подогревом с лаконичными рейлингами.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Classic Small Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Appartamento alla Balduina

Chiara Giunta Architetto

Bagno moderno con gres a tutt'altezza e foliage colore blu e neutri
Inspiration for a large 3/4 bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

NUOVI BAGNI A PADOVA

Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Parker Rd Whole Home

Studio Steidley

White and black modern, geometric bathroom Photographer: Rachel Heacox
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and wallpaper.

Classic Transitional

Kristen Plumer Interiors

Daniel Feldkamp / Visual Edge Imaging
Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

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.