Encaustic tiles are great way to bring some color and pattern into your space.
Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in Toronto with porcelain floors, black floor, blue cabinets, brown tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and white benchtops.

Plymouth Master Bathroom

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Hello new walk in shower, which is much larger than the original! New freestanding tub, with white vanity, black hardware, and black flooring. The shower tile has a beautiful character to it and the chevron shower base helps draw your eye both up and down.

Chic Modern Retro Lincoln Park Bathroom

Renovision Road

This was a remodeling of an existing powder room. It has a retro modern look. We used penny tile to cover the main wall along with two wall sconces for main lighting. We used a floating vanity and added under cabinet lighting to create a dramatic look reminiscent of a high end hotel. The vessel sink was sourced from Etsy and is made from linen colored concrete. All fixtures are polished chrome to add extra flair.

Urban Mountain Home

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Bold Bathroom with statement tile and black grout. Creates a bold statement for this room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Urban Mountain Home

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Bold Bathroom with statement tile and black grout. Creates a bold statement for this room.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Вандер парк

Татьяна Хорошева, Дмитрий Хорошев

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

The Farrand II

Shoreline Construction and Development

Pixel Freez
Inspiration for a large transitional bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Four Bathrooms in West Seattle Home

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Looking over Puget Sound, this modern West Seattle home went through big renovations and wanted to include two existing bathrooms while adding two more. The plan was to complement the surrounding landscape: cool, cozy, and clean. The result was four brand new bathrooms with clean lines, warm accents, and plenty of space.

Robinson Residence- Bathroom Addition

So Cal Builders & Design

Adding new maser bedroom with master bathroom to existing house. New walking shower with frameless glass door and rain shower head.
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, blue walls, furniture-like cabinets, a niche, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Pink Cottage

HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS

Beach style bathroom in Burlington with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Traditional Bathrooms

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and black floor.

UWS bathroom

InsideWright

Photo by Andrew Frasz
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Black + White Bathroom with Mosaic Tile, Floating Vanity + Ethereal Art

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Custom designed kids bathroom • Custom glass mosaic tile - Trend USA • Wall-mounted tap fixture - Water Decor Marcel Suite • Toilet - Duravit Stark 3 • Drop-in sink - Duravit 2nd Floor • Countertop - Chroma in Super White • Custom vanity - Design Workshops • Bathroom Decorative Accessories - Water Decor Marcel Suite • Wall color - Benjamin Moore Smoke #2122-40 • Art: "New Territories" by Gary Ruddell - Dolby Chadwick Gallery • Custom casework + trim - Benjamin Moore Super White #I-02 • Accent paint color - Benjamin Moore Lemon Grove #363

Portland Heights Historic Home

COOPER Design Build

This guest bathroom has luxurious octagonal tiled flooring along with recessed panel cabinetry for storage and a marble-topped built-in vanity. The step-in shower/bath is surrounded by a ceramic tile finish.

Thundercrest House

Irwin Construction, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Third Lake Primary Bathroom Remodel

BDS Design Build Remodel

Inspiration for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hawkhill

LaFauci Tile and Marble

Unique black and white master suite with a vivid Moroccan influence.Bold Cement tiles used for the floor and shower accent give the room energy. Classic 3x9 subway tiles on the walls keep the space feeling light and airy. A mix media of matte black fixtures and satin brass hardware provided a hint of glamour. The clean aesthetic of the white vessel Sinks and freestanding tub balance the space.

Redland Master Bath

Amanda Ganginis Architect

The simple, neutral palette of this Master Bathroom creates a serene atmosphere. The custom vanity allows for additional storage while bringing added warmth to the space.

New Guest Bathroom in Hudson, NH

Ruth Axtell Interiors

Sweet little guest bathroom. We gutted the space, new vanity, toilet tub, installed tile and wainscoting, mirror light fixtures and stained glass window

Victorian terraced house - Archway

JLV Design Ltd

The small and shabby shower was removed to make room for a free-standing bath, giving the en-suite a fresh and cosy atmosphere.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mount sink and black floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls 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.