Rustic Urban Lounge Basement Remodel in Birmingham, MI

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 The original third floor bedroom was open to the hallway and had an outdated, odd-shaped bathroom.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.

Mid-Century Modern, Orlando, FL

Britannia Flooring

Natalie Martinez
Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Clasen Master Suite Remodel

College City Design Build

Large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with ceramic tile, ceramic floors, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Upper East Side Apartment

Magdalena Keck Interior Design

Photography: Jeff Cate
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with open cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, ceramic tile, an integrated sink and black cabinets.

"Ancala" Residence in North Scottsdale - After

Interior Design Solutions

Kevin M. Crosse/Arizona Imaging
Inspiration for 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.

Fullerton Whole Home Transformation

WC Design Center

Next door to the laundry is guest bath. We opened up the shower area, re-tiled in a stunning picket tile and mosaic floor. We kept the room open and clean with an iron pedestal sink and framed mirror. The room is clean, contemporary, and lasting.

Black and White Art Deco Bathroom in Wakefield MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Black and white art deco bathroom with black and white deco floor tiles, black hexagon tiles, classic white subway tiles, black vanity with gold hardware, Quartz countertop, and matte black fixtures.

Tile Design

Willet Construction Inc.

To break up all the white tile, a black border was included to define the shower space, and outline the room.
Small arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Pensacola Renovation

4-D Photography LLC

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, a trough sink and a hinged shower door.

Nordhielm

Allen Schrock & Sons, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

COOGEE RESIDENCE

Studio Trio

Contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls and marble benchtops.

Pre War Greenwich Village

Sason Builders

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

White Carrera Tile- Bath Remodel

K&M Flooring

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Baths

JKF Construction, Inc.

JKF Construction
Large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with black cabinets, beige walls, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Remodel in Studio City, 91607

Pearl Remodeling

Beautiful bathroom remodel in Studio City including: glass shower doors, double sink, black marble, and tile surrounding mirror over vanity.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and marble 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.