Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Plymouth Meeting Generation Next

Verboys Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

N Rock Springs

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Ocean Inspired Bathroom

Ravenwood Construction Ltd

The request for this bathroom was to bring the feel of the ocean to Central Alberta. The blues and beiges all tie together in the quartz countertop, refinished cabinetry and tile inlay in the tub surround. The quartz countertop was the first choice in this design and everything else was chosen to compliment it.

Reddix

Schneider Construction, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Brilliant Bathroom for Great Guests

CQC Home

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white tile, subway tile, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Oakridge

Riverstone Construction and Home Improvement

Installed new oak flooring and heavy trim. Installed antique tub with cabinets and vanity. Tile shower
Inspiration for a country master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bathroom Update

Sallie Smith Decor and Decorating

Sallie Smith
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, an alcove tub, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Lexington Estates Res.

Cagley Construction

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Cottages at Triangle Ranch

Josh Wynne Construction

Little Siesta Cottage- 1926 Beach Cottage saved from demolition, moved to this site in 3 pieces and then restored to what we believe is the original architecture

Tezel Farmhouse

Ingram Builders

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Costa Mesa Guest Bath

Vision Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Master Bathroom

Royal Plumbing & Tile Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Richmond with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bathroom 1

M Vincent Assets LLC

Small transitional master bathroom in Wilmington with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Black and White Subway Tile Bathrooms

JAV Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Ephraim

Tibbs Homes

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and brown benchtops.

Claremont

Icon Construction & Design

Terry O'Rourke
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Rénovation d'un T2 - 50 m2

Beaverco

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern Bathroom Remodel

Improve ME

Photo of a small modern bathroom in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Shower Curtain

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.