Transitional Guest Bathroom with Black Frame Shower Door

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Downtown Lancaster Guest Bathroom

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Guest bathroom with decorative tile floors, grid sliding shower doors, white tile shower, shower niche, quartz vanity top, and black accents
Photo of a small modern bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Historic Modern Lakehome

Aulik Design Build

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, an integrated sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

A Soothing Spa Design in Yardley

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This bathroom design in Yardley, PA offers a soothing spa retreat, featuring warm colors, natural textures, and sleek lines. The DuraSupreme floating vanity cabinet with a Chroma door in a painted black finish is complemented by a Cambria Beaumont countertop and striking brass hardware. The color scheme is carried through in the Sigma Stixx single handled satin brass finish faucet, as well as the shower plumbing fixtures, towel bar, and robe hook. Two unique round mirrors hang above the vanity and a Toto Drake II toilet sits next to the vanity. The alcove shower design includes a Fleurco Horizon Matte Black shower door. We created a truly relaxing spa retreat with a teak floor and wall, textured pebble style backsplash, and soothing motion sensor lighting under the vanity.

Award-Winning Modern Condo Remodel

The Renowned Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

L'étage parental

Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR

Paroi douche coulissante et sèche serviettes : LEROY MERLIN Robinetterie noire laquée : TRES Verrières : Réalisation : CASSEO Meuble : Réalisation : CREENOVATION

Chelsea Apartment

West Village Contracting

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Springbank Renovation

Wilson Homes

Large modern master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Primary Suite Shower

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Country Master bathroom's walk-in shower features all white tile and a gold shower head. A crystal chandelier hangs from the center of the room. This French Country wood doors are customly designed.

Проект пентхауса в ЖК Айвазовский

Закалата Мария / Design Rise

Закалата Мария
Traditional master bathroom in Moscow with black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, white walls, an alcove shower, a vessel sink and a hot tub.

Lakewood Modern Residence

Novum Architecture

Modern design by Alberto Juarez and Darin Radac of Novum Architecture in Los Angeles.
Large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, a hot tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Zen Paradise

James Patrick Walters

A mid-wall accent stripe circles the room and connects with an oversized framed mural of glass bubble tiles that project off the back wall. A Caesarstone surface waterfalls from the vanity and from the shower bench to continue right through the shower glass. - San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine August 2013 James Brady Photography

Monarch Bay

Payton Addison

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, turquoise benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Rustic Urban Lounge Basement Remodel in Birmingham, MI

MainStreet Design Build

For maximum lifestyle and resale value, the basement was renovated with a full bath, for both guests and the fitness enthusiasts. The new bath follows the same urban design with black wall hung cabinetry and a reclaimed walnut countertop. The black paned shower door welcomes guests into an oversized shower with stunning oversized porcelain tiles, black fixtures, and a wall-to-wall niche.

Waterfront Home

Joni Spear Interior Design

The original bathroom consisted of an oversized, built-in jetted bath that consumed more real estate than needed by today’s standards. The tiny shower was in a separate room next to private the water closet. The clients wanted to keep the private water closet but craved more counter space. The only natural light in the room was a large picture window above the tub. We decided to forgo the tub in Lieu of a larger shower. We utilized the extra space in one of the closets. The window was frosted to allow the natural night to enter the room without compromising privacy. The removal of the wall allowed an 8-foot expanse for double sinks divided by a linen tower. Cabinets are painted in charcoal and provide a natural contrast to the white quartz counters. The client’s aversion to multiple finishes was soothed by providing matte black fixtures, and lighting.

Adams Morgan Classic DC Rowhouse

Landis Architects | Builders

The owners of this stately Adams Morgan rowhouse wanted to reconfigure rooms on the two upper levels to create a primary suite on the third floor and a better layout for the second floor. Our crews fully gutted and reframed the floors and walls of the front rooms, taking the opportunity of open walls to increase energy-efficiency with spray foam insulation at exposed exterior walls. The original third floor bedroom was open to the hallway and had an outdated, odd-shaped bathroom. We reframed the walls to create a suite with a master bedroom, closet and generous bath with a freestanding tub and shower. Double doors open from the bedroom to the closet, and another set of double doors lead to the bathroom. The classic black and white theme continues in this room. It has dark stained doors and trim, a black vanity with a marble top and honeycomb pattern black and white floor tile. A white soaking tub capped with an oversized chandelier sits under a window set with custom stained glass. The owners selected white subway tile for the vanity backsplash and shower walls. The shower walls and ceiling are tiled and matte black framed glass doors seal the shower so it can be used as a steam room. A pocket door with opaque glass separates the toilet from the main bath. The vanity mirrors were installed first, then our team set the tile around the mirrors. Gold light fixtures and hardware add the perfect polish to this black and white bath.

Classic Black & White Bathroom

Residential Design Solutions

Inspiration for a large midcentury bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Black Double Vanity with Large Mirrored Wall

KraftMaster Renovations

Double black bathroom vanity with large bathroom mirror, black skin wall panel and satin nickel sconces. Photo by VLG Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Charrette

O Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

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.