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.

Art Deco Bathroom

Burrow & Nest

In keeping with the age of the house, circa 1920, an art deco inspired bathroom was installed in classic black and white. Brass and black fixtures add warmth, as does the metallic ceiling. Reeded glass accents are another nod to the era, as is the hex marble floor. A custom bench and niche were installed, working around the old bones of the house. A new window was installed, widening the view, but high enough to provide privacy. Board and batten provide interest and texture to the bold black walls.

A Master Bathroom in Black and Gold

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Flooring: SOHO: - Elementary Mica - Color: Matte Shower Walls: Elysium - Color: Calacatta Dorado Polished Shower Wall Niche Accent: - Bedrosians - Ferrara Honed Chevron Marble Mosaic Tile in Nero Shower Floor: Elysium - Color: Calacatta Dorado 3”x3” Hex Mosaic Cabinet: Homecrest - Door Style: Chalet - Color: Maple Fallow Hardware: - Top Knobs - Davenport - Honey Bronze Countertop: Quartz - Calafata Oro Glass Enclosure: Frameless 3/8” Clear Tempered Glass Designer: Noelle Garrison Installation: J&J Carpet One Floor and Home Photography: Trish Figari, LLC

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, black floor, black benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and black walls.

Windsor

Daniel Ash Architects

Richard Whitbread
Contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with a wall-mount sink, an open shower, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors and an open shower.

Regal Heights

Shirley Meisels

Photos by Stephani Buchman
Transitional bathroom in Toronto with a freestanding tub, an open shower, black walls and an open shower.

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.

Quonset Renovation

MTM Woodworking & Design

2nd Bathroom Double Sinks, Vessel Sinks, Custom Reclaimed vanity, Custom Panneling
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts bathroom in Providence with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Park Hill Master Bath

Alter Design Build

Small traditional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Woodbine Rd Master Bath

New England Design Elements

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Manchester with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, a wall-mount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bathrooms

V.I.Photography & Design

Vincent Ivicevic
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with a trough sink, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black tile, black walls and a hinged shower door.

2022 Parade of Homes - Pisgah View Modern Custom Home

Judd Builders

Mid-sized modern bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

East Village

CM Natural Designs

These young hip professional clients love to travel and wanted a home where they could showcase the items that they've collected abroad. Their fun and vibrant personalities are expressed in every inch of the space, which was personalized down to the smallest details. Just like they are up for adventure in life, they were up for for adventure in the design and the outcome was truly one-of-kind. Photo by Chipper Hatter

HAMPSTEAD APARTMENT No 1

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

We were commissioned to transform a large run-down flat occupying the ground floor and basement of a grand house in Hampstead into a spectacular contemporary apartment. The property was originally built for a gentleman artist in the 1870s who installed various features including the gothic panelling and stained glass in the living room, acquired from a French church. Since its conversion into a boarding house soon after the First World War, and then flats in the 1960s, hardly any remedial work had been undertaken and the property was in a parlous state. Photography: Bruce Heming

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.

Back in Black

23bassi | Studio di architettura

dettaglio vasca idromassaggio Una stanza da bagno dalle dimensioni importanti con dettaglio che la rendono davvero unica e sofisticata come la vasca da bagno, idromassaggio con cromoterapia incastonata in una teca di vetro e gres (lea ceramiche) foto marco Curatolo

Casa delante del mar en la Costa Brava

Grup Escrivá

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black walls, medium hardwood floors, black and white tile, ceramic tile, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Timeless Bathroom

Interior Perceptions

Sophisticated and modern bathroom with walk-in shower, petrified tile and brushed nickel fixtures.
This is an example of a modern bathroom with white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a double vanity.

The fungi bathroom

Jessica Locas Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Montreal with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, wood and planked wall panelling.

Contemporaneo Stanza Da Bagno

Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with white cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, black walls, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity, recessed, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, porcelain floors, an open shower, decorative wall panelling and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower and Black 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.