This stylish update for a family bathroom in a Vermont country house involved a complete reconfiguration of the layout to allow for a built-in linen closet, a 42" wide soaking tub/shower and a double vanity. The reclaimed pine vanity and iron hardware play off the patterned tile floor and ship lap walls for a contemporary eclectic mix.

NYC - Jersey City

Build Now NYC

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, an integrated sink, subway tile, black floor and an open shower.

Primrose Hill studio

Anna Rickard Interiors

Verdigris wall tiles and floor tiles both from Mandarin Stone. Bespoke vanity unit made from recycled scaffold boards and live edge worktop. Basin from William and Holland, brassware from Lusso Stone.

blanche

Atelier Varenne

salle de bain
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Windham Lodge

Kathy Kuo Designs Inc

We designed this bathroom to be clean, simple and modern with the use of the white subway tiles. The rustic aesthetic was achieved through the use of black metal finishes.

Art Deco Glamour Master Bathroom

Cypress Design Co.

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Providence with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Appartamento 60

User

Serena Eller
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Rome with open cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, marble, yellow walls, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, black floor and a sliding shower screen.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

Boston, MA - Charlestown Bathroom

SHAKE architecture : construction LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors and black floor.

Midtown East Co-op Renovation

Josh Manes Architecture

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

San Francisco Residence II

Mark Davis Design

This is an example of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Сколковский

Geometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеров

This is an example of a small industrial master bathroom in Moscow with a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, brown benchtops, open cabinets and black walls.

Palmer Collection

Kurrent

Design ideas for a large industrial master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a console sink and black floor.

DE NAVE A VIVIENDA - MADRID

Domus Nova

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, yellow tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Boulevard Raspail

Crouzet Sorbac & associés

Meero
Large contemporary master bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, white tile, white walls, marble, a hinged shower door, concrete floors, open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Redefined Rustic

Timber Trails Development Company

This is an example of a country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, an alcove shower, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

белые стены и сдержанный минимализм

Пак Дарья

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Moscow with open cabinets, white tile, a vessel sink, black floor and beige benchtops.

Art Deco Glamour Master Bathroom

Cypress Design Co.

Large transitional master bathroom in Providence with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

ASC With A Slice of Glam

Amy Storm & Company

Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets 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.