This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wallpaper and shaker cabinets.

Inner city north facing house

Baker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd

Main bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Custom design and build

Horizon Homes

First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Bilambil

neil design

The clear glass shower screen has black fittings to match the tapware and prevents splash onto the vanity zone. The side to the wall bath provides the style of a freestanding bath, without the required floor area.

Beach Style Bathroom

This is an example of a beach style kids bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bernal Heights Gates Bathrooms

Studio Allie

View towards walk-in shower. This space used to be the original closet to the master bedroom.
Small midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Project MP

Bo Fentum Design

A new ensuite created in what was the old box bedroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with white cabinets, an open shower, yellow tile, ceramic tile, a pedestal sink, black floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Ross - Master Bath

ULAH Interiors + Design

We took a tiny outdated bathroom and doubled the width of it by taking the unused dormers on both sides that were just dead space. We completely updated it with contrasting herringbone tile and gave it a modern masculine and timeless vibe. This bathroom features a custom solid walnut cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly.

North Perth Bathroom Renovation - Black Hexagon

On The Ball Bathrooms

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Newport Beach Residence | Whole House Remodel

The Bespoke Interior, Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Friendship Renovation

Katy Popple Design

Small contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mid Mod Bathroom Vibes

Align Design LLC

Custom, walnut vanities with bentwood details were the inspiration for this primary bathroom. By removing an unused whirlpool tub, and trading out a bulky closet for a gorgeous, custom wardrobe, the clunky bathroom opened up a whole new world for the owners. Terazzo tiles in the shower and funky lighting add to the Mid Century vibe. In floor heating sealed the deal for the owners and their sweet Pug who loves to lay in the room all day.

Wicker Park Bathroom

Halimi Concepts LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Home Addition & Complete remodel

Create Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

4th Street Bungalow

Blythe Interiors

Small midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with brown cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Guest Bath

Bohannon Design Team

This lovely guest bath features herringbone tile floor, frameless glass shower enclosure, and marble wall tiles. The espresso stained wood vanity is topped with a quartz countertop, undermount sink and wall mounted faucet.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile.
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

North Perth Bathroom Renovation - Black Hexagon

On The Ball Bathrooms

Medway Master Bedroom

Popularis Construction Inc

Double vanity in the master bathroom with gold colored faucets and black hardware.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ross - Master Bath

ULAH Interiors + Design

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Black Floor

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.