A striking exaggeration of space created by stark contrasts of black and white, large and small inside and outside. Image: Nicole England
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, black floor, an open shower and a console sink.

master bath redo

Beth H. :

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with an open shower, marble floors, black floor, an open shower, black and white tile and ceramic tile.

New Construction

Columbia Tile L.L.C.

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, black floor and an open shower.

Haberfield House

Sydesign Pty Ltd

SyDesign - Architects & Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, gray tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, black floor and an open shower.

Modern Bath

Aleto Construction Group

Previous Aleto clients called to have us work for them on their new home to update their guest bath from a dated, tired bathroom to a modern masterpiece. The homeowners keen eye for design lead to a finished bathroom worth wowing over. The clean lines with black and white finishes make for a spectacular sight while the custom live edge floating vanity warms up the space.

Dublin Ohio Primary Bath Remodel

Bath Tune-Up Columbus, OH

This is an example of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Columbus with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, grey walls, black floor, an open shower, an enclosed toilet and a built-in vanity.

Glamorous Kildeer Spa

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Prospect Lefferts Brick Townhouse - bathroom

Ben Herzog

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

North Perth Bathroom Renovation - Black Hexagon

On The Ball Bathrooms

Hexagon Bathroom, Small Bathrooms Perth, Small Bathroom Renovations Perth, Bathroom Renovations Perth WA, Open Shower, Small Ensuite Ideas, Toilet In Shower, Shower and Toilet Area, Small Bathroom Ideas, Subway and Hexagon Tiles, Wood Vanity Benchtop, Rimless Toilet, Black Vanity Basin

Basalt Bathroom Tile

Fireclay Tile

Add a modern twist to a classic bathroom design element by using a dark subway tile at wainscot height with wallpaper above it. DESIGN Shavonda Gardner PHOTOS Shavonda Gardner Tile Shown: 1x6, 3x9, 3x12 in Basalt; 1x4 in Caspian Sea

Contemporary Renovation - Saint-Martin Project

Mon Concept Habitation - London

MCH a su donner une identité contemporaine au lieu, notamment via les jeux de couleurs noire et blanche, sans toutefois en renier l’héritage. Au sol, le parquet en point de Hongrie a été intégralement restauré tandis que des espaces de rangement sur mesure, laqués noir, ponctuent l’espace avec élégance. Une réalisation qui ne manque pas d’audace !

Sherwood Mid Century Ranch

Northland Design & Build

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, marble, white walls, slate floors, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Tradition revisitée

WOM DESIGN

Thierry stefanopoulos
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, cement tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Monochrome En Suite Bathroom

Arlberry Bespoke

This luxury bespoke en suite bathroom designed by Arlberry is a surprising find - hidden behind secret wardrobe doors! Featuring Arlberry's bespoke cabinetry a monochrome floor and matt white wall tiles. Laufen basins and a matt black shower and taps are combined to create a contemporary, stylish space to relax and unwind in.

Greenwood bathroom

Tristan Gary Designs

Bathroom remodel photos by Derrik Louie from Clarity NW
Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, black floor and an open shower.

Morada

Dylan Chappell Architects

Photo of a midcentury master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Semi-Industrial Chic

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

Modern Classic Bathroom - Copper Bathtub This impressive copper battleship bathtub completes this stunning black/ white & grey innovative colour scheme.

Emmett House

Blake Studios

Caroline McCredie
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a laundry.

Project Tarragindi

Urban Kitchens and Joinery

D'Arcy & Co
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with an open shower, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, black floor, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black and white tile, engineered quartz benchtops, grey benchtops, a two-piece toilet and ceramic tile.

Botanical Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Liz Andrews Photography and Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, black floor, white walls, an open shower, grey benchtops, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Floor and an Open 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.