Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.

15 Nottingham Rd

Element Construction Partners

JS Gibson
Large country master bathroom in Charleston with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and an open shower.

Oddingsells

HALLETT & Co.

The guest bathroom inside this 18th century home featured outdated design elements reminiscent of the 1990s. By redesigning the original footprint of the space and interchanging the old fixtures with customized pieces, the bathroom now interweaves modern-day functionality with its historical characteristics. Photography by Atlantic Archives

Ashland Midsummers Night

Suzanne Childress Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Tangle Build 3

Pike Properties

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Charlotte with black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

3350 Serra Road

Burdge & Associates Architects

Modern master bathroom by Burdge Architects and Associates in Malibu, CA. Berlyn Photography
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, black tile, cement tile, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Casa bio ecologica

Massimo Mantovani fotografo

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Bologna with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, gray tile and dark hardwood floors.

Penhaglion Tubs In Client's Homes

Penhaglion

'The Bridlington' 73" Cast Iron French Bateau Tub Package
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Johnston Basement with Pub

Culp Home Improvement LLC

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with black cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Casa Japón

Rafael Senabre Ribes

Baño principal abierto al dormitorio y separado por un cristal mate. Baño de gran lujo revestido de piezas de pizarra negra con suelo de madera teñida en color oscuro y con sanitarios blancos. El toque asiático lo ponen los acabados y los complementos decorativos.

Manito Blvd Renovation

Kimberlee Kristine

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Colorado Coastal

Tawney Waldo

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, black floor and white benchtops.

Back in Black

23bassi | Studio di architettura

dettaglio vasca idromassaggio Una stanza da bagno dalle dimensioni importanti con dettaglio che la rendono davvero unica e sofisticata come la vasca da bagno, idromassaggio con cromoterapia incastonata in una teca di vetro e gres (lea ceramiche) foto marco Curatolo

Дизайн-проект в Современном стиле в ЖК "D3" дом 135 А

ИП Купчинская

Small contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

DSHiddenLake

Amy Storm & Company

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Masculine Geberit Powder Room

Geberit

A black glass Geberit Monolith toilet lends a sleek style to this masculine powder room.
Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, purple walls, dark hardwood floors, furniture-like cabinets and black cabinets.

Santa Monica Modern Craftsman

STUDIO ALLEN ARCHITECTS, INC

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

700 King St W.

SR Contracting Inc

Our client is a little on the taller side. So we installed a larger tub, higher splash guard and installed the rain head higher. The colour scheme is very natural, with deep browns and olive tones to bring the warmth of this room together.

vintage remix

PROjECT interiors + Aimee Wertepny

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Chicago with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, dark hardwood floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.