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.

Fitzroy North House

MMAD Architecture

Dark floor tiles laid in a herringbone pattern wrap up the shower wall and into the skylight over the shower. Timber joinery , marble benchtop, full height mirror and Venetian plaster add contrast and warmth to the bathroom. Thank you for all the interest in the tile. It's called Mountains Black (600x75mm) and is supplied by Perini Tiles Bridge Rd Richmond, Melbourne Victoria Australia Image by: Jack Lovel Photography

The Fairway

Concept 8 Architects

David Butler
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wet room bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, black walls, brown floor, an open shower, black tile, brown tile, mosaic tile and a console sink.

Loft Conversions

User

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, subway tile, black walls, ceramic floors and dark wood cabinets.

Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок

Kutenkovs project

Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hinkler House

R ARCHITECTURE

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, a niche, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Farmhouse Guest Bedroom/Bathroom Remodel

Ava James Design

The guest bath in this project was a simple black and white design with beveled subway tile and ceramic patterned tile on the floor. Bringing the tile up the wall and to the ceiling in the shower adds depth and luxury to this small bathroom. The farmhouse sink with raw pine vanity cabinet give a rustic vibe; the perfect amount of natural texture in this otherwise tile and glass space. Perfect for guests!

Christensen Master Bath

d KISER design.construct, inc.

designed in collaboration with Larsen Designs, INC and B2LAB. Contractor was Huber Builders. custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photography by Colin Conces.

Best of Gallery

Pineapple Interiors

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding 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.

Bali Inspired Master Bath

BLAINE architects

Jean Bai/Konstrukt Photo
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, concrete floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Rénovation d'un appartement très Haussmannien dans le 12ème 100m2

Boclaud Architecture

© Bertrand Fompeyrine
Contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, black walls, an integrated sink, black floor and white benchtops.

Victorian Terrace in Islington

Sarah Ross Design

Stunning black bathroom; a mix of hand made Austrian tiles and Carrara marble. The basin was made for a hotel in Paris in the 1920s Photo: James Balston

Kings Rd.

Designer Kitchens LA

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Marchmount Project

Delo Interiors Inc.

Valerie wilcox
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white cabinets, black walls and an undermount sink.

Soho Duplex Renovation

Décor Aid

A pair of brass mirrors hang over the double vanity.
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black walls, an integrated sink and a hinged shower door.

Apartment Artist

YØDEZEEN

A bedroom and a bathroom unit are presented as separate rooms
Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black walls and light hardwood floors.

Lake Ridge View

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок

Kutenkovs project

This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets 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.