Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, a wall-mount toilet, marble, white walls and marble floors.

Osborne Project

The Little Brick Studio

Photo of an industrial bathroom in Melbourne with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

MODERN - TALES OF DAY AND NIGHT PORTFOLIO

R|HAUS Design

BLACK AND WHITE LUXURY MODERN MARBLE BATHROOM WITH SPA LIKE FEATURES, INCLUDING BLACK MARBLE FLOOR, FREE-STANDING BATHTUB AND AN ALCOVE SHOWER.
Large modern master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and panelled walls.

Urban Wayzata Home

Jim Kuiken Design

Large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bird Rock

CM Natural Designs

Design ideas for a small kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a two-piece toilet and a shower curtain.

Dallas | Avalon | Jack & Jill Bath

Kitchen Design Concepts

Black and white can never make a comeback, because it's always around. Such a classic combo that never gets old and we had lots of fun creating a fun and functional space in this jack and jill bathroom. Used by one of the client's sons as well as being the bathroom for overnight guests, this space needed to not only have enough foot space for two, but be "cool" enough for a teenage boy to appreciate and show off to his friends. The vanity cabinet is a freestanding unit from WW Woods Shiloh collection in their Black paint color. A simple inset door style - Aspen - keeps it looking clean while really making it a furniture look. All of the tile is marble and sourced from Daltile, in Carrara White and Nero Marquina (black). The accent wall is the 6" hex black/white blend. All of the plumbing fixtures and hardware are from the Brizo Litze collection in a Luxe Gold finish. Countertop is Caesarstone Blizzard 3cm quartz.

Bold Gold & Black Modern Home on West 10th

L&B Limited Company

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Santa Teresita

Madison Nicole Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Children's bathroom with black vanity Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a large country kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and black benchtops.

Contemporary Virginia Beach Home | Lantern on Linkhorn Bay

Hays + Ewing Design Studio

Large modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, white benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Beverly Hills Residence

SOMERSET WEST INC

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Timber Trails Homes

The Tile Shop

Design by Timber Trails Homes. Photo by Stoffer Photography Interiors.
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Black and White Double Vanity with Wall Mirror

KraftMaster Renovations

This bathroom features a great sized double Vanity with a full wall mirror, double sconces and decorative shevling. Brass faucets and hardware compliment the tile feature over the tub and match the shower hardware perfectly. Photos by Chris Veith.

HOYNE

Killmurry Development Inc

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

California Modern

CM Natural Designs

Chipper Hatter Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Builder Model | Copper Ridge| New Braunfels, Texas

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Black Vanity with Brass Hardware, Pink Accents

KraftMaster Renovations

This dressing area is perfect for putting on makeup in the morning. It has a girly touch with pink and gold accents and wallpaper behind the black vanity. Photos by Chris Veith.

Chic Farmhouse

Timber Trails Development Company

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Menlo Park Farmhouse - Guest Bath

Arch Studio, Inc.

Arch Studio, Inc. Architecture & Interiors 2018
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Craftsman Charm Meets Mid-Centruy Modern

Model Remodel

© Cindy Apple Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and White Walls

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.