Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Spring Valley Rd. Half Bathroom Remodel

Rachael Elise Design

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, black walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

West Grove, Walton on Thames

TOTUS

Small contemporary bathroom in Surrey with a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

St. Charles County Elegance

Sieglers Custom Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Hawthorn East Apartment

Lewisham Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Historic Bathroom East Nashville

T. Moore Home ReDesign

Historic Home in East Nashville gets a classic black and white makeover after the March 2020 tornado. Original door, window casings, and tub were saved. Every additional element was chosen to combine the historic nature of the home and neighborhood with the homeowner's modern style.

Park Slope Triplex

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Westlake Estate

Ashby Collective

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, black walls, a drop-in sink, black floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Un vent de fraîcheur

Sylvie Caron Design Inc.

Design ideas for a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black walls, porcelain floors, black floor, an enclosed toilet, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Ultra-Modern 3-Story

Owen Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, black walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

California Flora and Fauna Textiles, Wallpaper, Rugs

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

A soaking tub with a dramatic floral background in CA native plant wallpaper, mallow pattern. Eco-friendly wallpaper with a subtle surface texture, 33 inches wide (width includes 0.5” overlap on each side) by 18 feet long, sold per 49.5 square foot roll. Hand-drawn pattern inspired by Mallow blossoms, commonly called Abutilon or Flowering Maple, this woody shrub is best loved for its delicate drooping blossoms. Mallow Wallpaper is available in 3 colorways: Midnight Forest, Evening Mauve and Dusty Dawn. PVC- free, type II wallpaper made with 31% post consumer, recycled canvas. Printed with a VOC-free printing process free of solvents. Pattern repeat: 33”

bathroom redesign

Authentic House Design

a moody yet feminine small bathroom that blurs the line between home and nature.
Photo of a small tropical master bathroom in Atlanta with green cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, black walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Residential Bathroom

David Hinson Design

Luxurious freestanding tub with black and gold floral wallpaper.
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, black walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Transitional Luxe

Pink Door Designs

Guest powder bath
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with a one-piece toilet, black walls, marble floors, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

1935 Colonial Bath

Tonic Interiors

Original tile with pinstripe detail. Original fixtures, sink and bathtub. Vintage hanging globe lights. Original medicine cabinet. Satin stripe wallpaper. Custom framed large-scale botanical prints. Original mosaic tile floor.

Contemporary Coastal

Trevor Fulmer Design

Juxtaposing modern silhouettes with traditional coastal textures, this Cape Cod condo strikes the perfect balance. Neutral tones in the common area are accented by pops of orange and yellow. A geometric navy wallcovering in the guest bedroom nods to ocean currents while an unexpected powder room print is sure to catch your eye.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, black walls, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Charming Farmhouse Laundry & Bath Update in Muted Green & Off White

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

In need of an update, this laundry room received all new cabinets in a muted green on a shaker door with black hardware, crisp white countertops, white subway tile, and slate-look tile floors. While green can be a bit more bold than many customers wish to venture, its the perfect finish for a small space like a laundry room or mudroom! This dual use space has a stunning amount of storage, counter space and area for hang drying laundry. The off-white furniture piece vanity in the powder bath is a statement piece offering a small amount of storage with open shelving, perfect for baskets or rolled towels. Schedule a free consultation with one of our designers today: https://paramount-kitchens.com/

Banana Loft

Studio Z Design

The original glass block windows (kept in place) with new custom leaded glass inserts.
Mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with black walls and wallpaper.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Walls and Wallpaper

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.