Light blue and green bathroom with larger scale shower tiles. Aaron Leitz Photography
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Waupaca Transitional Ranch

Blenker Construction

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Fusion Bath

LeVernois Design Studio

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

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Cole Builders

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Remodeled Mt. Tabor Home

Portland Development Group Investments

Jason Walchli
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Portland with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Conam 58S - Bagno

David Casa

Bagno | Bathroom
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Claremont

Icon Construction & Design

Terry O'Rourke
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.

Tonto Verde Home - 2716 SF

Morgan Taylor Homes

This is an example of a large 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

N Rock Springs

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

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

Oakridge

Riverstone Construction and Home Improvement

Installed new oak flooring and heavy trim. Installed antique tub with cabinets and vanity. Tile shower
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.

Bridgeland Townhouse

User

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, zinc benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom in Leesburg, VA

Abbey Design + Remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized country bathroom in DC Metro with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Baltimore New Build

Kilbarger Home Builders

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, dark hardwood floors, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Salish Court

Inside Out Kitchens

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Ross Residence

North Elm Design & Build

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Huff

User

This is an example of a country bathroom in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

2017 Beville Avenue Remodel

Revive Urban

Brooke Littell Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Indianapolis with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, white tile, ceramic tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

The Sinclair at Highland Gates

User

TourFactory
Transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Update

Sallie Smith Decor and Decorating

Sallie Smith
Inspiration for 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, a shower curtain, an alcove tub and brown floor.

Plymouth Meeting Generation Next

Verboys Interiors

This is an example of 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.

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.