Firehouse Family House - Master Bathroom

Colin Price Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Large shower with Niche Shelves and Floating Bench

KraftMaster Renovations

Spacious master bathroom with black frameless cabinetry. Large skylight above the vanity and the window allow natural light to come in. Photo by VLG Photography

Modern Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Beachy Modern Farmhouse

SoCal Contractor

This is an example of a large country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and black cabinets.

Dog Bath

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, black floor and an open shower.

Upper Eastside Combo

Prime Renovations, Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and solid surface benchtops.

Badezimmer

gerken.architekten+ingenieure

Foto: © Martin Duckek
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Stuttgart with a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, light hardwood floors, wood benchtops, mosaic tile and brown benchtops.

Dark Modern Bath

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

This dark dramatic bathroom features a recessed medicine cabinet, an espresso floating vanity, dark vertical tiles and a glass shower enclosure.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Guest bathroom

Holst Brothers General Contractors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls and an undermount sink.

Plymouth Tudor Home

Oakwood Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with open cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Gorgeous Bathroom Renovation

Dulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

The Perfect Master Bathroom

Baine Contracting, Inc.

This beautifully crafted master bathroom plays off the contrast of the blacks and white while highlighting an off yellow accent. The layout and use of space allows for the perfect retreat at the end of the day.

Naples, FL - The Marbella Remodel

41 West

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Manning Project

Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes

Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

White Marble Bathroom with Black Cabinets

Joe Gelletich at NV Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Rockcreek Builders - The Ultimate Man Cave Featuring Farmhouse Floors

Divine Flooring

Rockcreek Builders
This is an example of an industrial 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops, black cabinets, gray tile and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom

Leigh Holt

Corrugated metal sheet walls ,concrete floor and an old bathtub make this a charming bathroom. It looks outside to an outdoor shower
Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Sydney with an undermount sink, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls and concrete floors.

27 Diamonds Interior Design

27 Diamonds is an interior design company in Orange County, CA. We take pride in delivering beautiful living spaces that reflect the tastes and lifestyles of our clients. Unlike most companies who charge hourly, most of our design packages are offered at a flat-rate, affordable price. Visit our website for more information: www.27diamonds.com All furniture can be custom made to your specifications and shipped anywhere in the US (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). Contact us for more information.

Streeterville Renovation

Q Construction

Werner Straube Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, gray tile, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey benchtops and open cabinets.

"Ancala" Residence in North Scottsdale - After

Interior Design Solutions

Kevin M. Crosse/Arizona Imaging
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and an Alcove Shower

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.