This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Transitional Master Bathroom in Arlington Heights Illinois

NZ DESIGN & ASSOCIATES INC

Design ideas for a large master bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Elmwood Residences (1)

Integrity Remodeling Inc

Photo of a large mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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!

Clarissa Project

Andrew Heiser

Inspiration for a large industrial master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and ceramic floors.

Custom Amtico Flooring Umbra Eclipse

Beau Monde Fine Floors Inc

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, black walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

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

Chalet Mélèze, aux Gets.

Chalets Carme

Jouvena
Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Lyon with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, black tile, slate, black walls, slate floors and a drop-in sink.

Tamahere Bathrooms

Mal Corboy Design

Bevelled mirrors were used on the wall cabinets and bevelled subway tiles, which I took half way up the wall and painted the rest black to reflect the black and white theme. Recessed detailing on the drawers. Photography by Kallan MacLeod

Gallery

Loar Home Improvement

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master wet room bathroom in Baltimore with a drop-in tub, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, black walls, pebble tile floors and multi-coloured floor.

Contemporain Salle De Bain

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Grenoble with a wall-mount toilet, black tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and a curbless shower.

Dark Modern Bath

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

This dark dramatic bathroom features a recessed medicine cabinet, an espresso floating vanity, dark vertical tiles and a glass shower enclosure.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Salle de bains

Gommez-Vaëz Architecte

Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a drop-in sink, an undermount sink, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, black walls, a double shower, mosaic tile and mosaic tile floors.

Modern Bathroom

InHaus Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, glass sheet wall, black walls and concrete floors.

Dusche

Britta Weißer Innenarchitekten

Ludger Paffrath
Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Berlin with a curbless shower, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls and mosaic tile floors.

Master Bathroom in Portland

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Full master bathroom remodel with a tight design. We used darker tiles and sleek, stylish products.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile and black walls.

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.

Wren Cottage

Craft Renovations

Oliver Edwards
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Wiltshire with a pedestal sink, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, medium hardwood floors and black walls.

Art House

Rebecca James Studio

Fornasetti wallpaper cloakroom. Stephen Perry
Design ideas for a small eclectic bathroom in London with a console sink, a two-piece toilet, black walls and medium hardwood floors.

Haus E

Innenarchitektur-Rathke

Individueller Badausbau mit hochwertigen Schreinermöbeln und maßgefertigtem Corianbecken, italienischen Fliesen, exklusiven Armaturen
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and black walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.