Luxury new home. Guest bathroom is an eye catcher boasting floating cabinetry and shadow lines at the wall and ceiling junction
Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

2 Bathrooms from 1

Distinctive Interior Designs

We divided 1 oddly planned bathroom into 2 whole baths to make this family of four SO happy! Mom even got her own special bathroom so she doesn't have to share with hubby and the 2 small boys any more.

French Country

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Shower and vanity with window for natural light.
Photo of a large master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, black and white tile, marble, marble floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Jett Rd Spec House

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lakefront Master

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Large beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Master Bathroom Updated Layout and Shower

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Northeast Portland is full of great old neighborhoods and houses bursting with character. The owners of this particular home had enjoyed their pink and blue bathroom’s quirky charm for years, but had finally outgrown its awkward layout and lack of functionality. The Goal: Create a fresh, bright look for this bathroom that is both functional and fits the style of the home. Step one was to establish the color scheme and style for our clients’ new bathroom. Bright whites and classic elements like marble, subway tile and penny-rounds helped establish a transitional style that didn’t feel “too modern” for the home. When it comes to creating a more functional space, storage is key. The original bathroom featured a pedestal sink with no practical storage options. We designed a custom-built vanity with plenty of storage and useable counter space. And by opting for a durable, low-maintenance quartz countertop, we were able to create a beautiful marble-look without the hefty price-tag. Next, we got rid of the old tub (and awkward shower outlet), and moved the entire shower-area to the back wall. This created a far more practical layout for this bathroom, providing more space for the large new vanity and the open, walk-in shower our clients were looking for.

The Newport

Tropicana Homes

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, beige walls, a niche and a shower seat.

Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home

Mountainwood Homes

This master bathroom has Alder shaker cabinets with a black stain and EleQuence Cypress White 3CM quartz countertop. The bathroom has double vanity sinks as well as a sit-down makeup area to get ready for the day. The sconce lighting gives a modern look. The walk-in tile shower with half wall provides additional privacy and lets more natural light into the space.

Transitional Master Bathroom Addition

Gayler Design Build

This new 260 square foot master bathroom addition features a beautiful oversized seamless walk-in shower, custom cabinets finished in Black Horizon, white quartz countertops, and a double vessel sink vanity.

West 79th Street

PJCArchitecture

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, marble floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bath 2

Gruebmeyer Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Raiders Penthouse

Design by Sasha

Contemporary bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Black and white bathroom in Old Hickory

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Nashville with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Walnut Creek Renovation

Fiorella Design, LLC

Photo of a large country master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black and white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Guest Bath Walk-in Shower and Marble Vanity

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Guest bathroom with a grey marble vanity, mosaic tile, and the walk-in shower with a built-in shower bench.
Mid-sized modern bathroom in Phoenix with black cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

True to Style Modern Farmhouse in Haymarket

Olamar Interiors

A modern farmhouse primary bathroom with black and white color scheme, contemporary free standing tub and amazing barn door.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Classic Glam Master Bath

GMI Design Group

Designer: Fernanda Edwards
Photo of a mid-sized modern master wet room bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

One Park Place Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Erin & Todd's primary bathroom

April Case Underwood

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Complete Renovation - Hollywood Hills

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

be creative, play with the tile
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with black cabinets, a single vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a shower seat and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and a Shower Seat

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.