Photos by: Shutter Avenue Photography
This is an example of a small 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

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ZHAC

Peter Hinschläger
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Cologne with a vessel sink, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, black walls, flat-panel cabinets, mosaic tile, wood benchtops, black cabinets, a curbless shower and beige benchtops.

Badezimmer im Obergeschoss

architectoo

Fotograf: Dipl.-Ing. Stephan Baumann
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Berlin with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, white walls, mosaic tile, medium hardwood floors and wood benchtops.

Balwyn - Maiin bathroom warmed by timber

Simply Bathroom Solutions

Eastend design
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Il primo passo verso l'indipendenza - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Industrial 3/4 bathroom in Milan with open cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, a laundry, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed.

Morningside Renovation

Greenstone Building Solutions

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Brisbane with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Japanese Soaking Tub Master Bath

Streamline Development

Design ideas for an expansive asian master bathroom in San Diego with a japanese tub, an open shower, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a trough sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Casa A&D - Il bagno

HOOOME

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Nature inspired bathroom

Mico Bathrooms

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtops.

Cozy Modern San Diego Home

Meldrum Design

As with most properties in coastal San Diego this parcel of land was expensive and this client wanted to maximize their return on investment. We did this by filling every little corner of the allowable building area (width, depth, AND height). We designed a new two-story home that includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, one office/ bedroom, an open concept kitchen/ dining/ living area, and my favorite part, a huge outdoor covered deck.

Квартира на Крестовском

Maxim Maximov

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Saint Petersburg with open cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtops, black walls and a vessel sink.

Contemporary Coastal

Trevor Fulmer Design

Juxtaposing modern silhouettes with traditional coastal textures, this Cape Cod condo strikes the perfect balance. Neutral tones in the common area are accented by pops of orange and yellow. A geometric navy wallcovering in the guest bedroom nods to ocean currents while an unexpected powder room print is sure to catch your eye.

63 sq.m. apartment in Kyiv

A+Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, a shower curtain, a laundry, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, coffered, black cabinets, pink tile, pink walls, white floor and black benchtops.

Milford Street, Westbrook

Gordon Bourke Constructions

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Wimbledon Cottage

SGS Design Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Kent with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and a hinged shower door.

PROJET D'OSLO, Architectes d'intérieur: Carla Lopez et Margaux Meza

Transition Interior Design

Shoootin
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen and beige benchtops.

Eclectic Gable Bath

Gill Design Co.

A leaky garden tub is replaced by a walk-in shower featuring marble bullnose accents. The homeowner found the dresser on Craigslist and refinished it for a shabby-chic vanity with sleek modern vessel sinks. Beadboard wainscoting dresses up the walls and lends the space a chabby-chic feel. Garrett Buell

Guest bathroom

Ti Designe

Mid-sized modern bathroom in London with black cabinets, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Badezimmer

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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.

From Seventies to Scandinavia (with a little bit of Japan)

Liadesign

Liadesign
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Wood Benchtops

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.