Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

2017 Fall Parade of Homes

City Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

N Rock Springs

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

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.

Bath - Miscellaneous

Markraft Cabinets

Robert Howington
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

New Home

Infinity Construction, llc.

How do I get ready in here...LOL
Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile and white benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel

Solid Property Solutions LLC

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Master Bath

Nicole Gurney, Curtis Lumber

Master bath remodel completed in a 1922 Montgomery Ward kit house. Attention to detail was critical in maintaining the original character and charm of this space. Original building materials were reused to make the towel bar and floating shelves. A custom radiator cover and hutch unit were installed to fit the space perfectly; as if they've been there since 1922.

Kids Inheritance - Fish Creek

Van's Lumber & Custom Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Henderson Transitional Bathroom

Cabinets by Design

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Jefferson Remodel - Blenker Design Department

Blenker Construction

Design ideas for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Abbotsford Renovation

DMC Contracting

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Brookland North East DC Remodel

J Allen Smith Design/Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, an open shower, stone tile, white walls, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Update

Sallie Smith Decor and Decorating

Sallie Smith
Photo 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.

N Rock Springs

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom in Leesburg, VA

Abbey Design + Remodel

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.

Full Bathtubs

Bath Fitter

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, green walls, dark hardwood floors, ceramic tile, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Deb's Designs

Inspired Design, LLC

Small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Bathrooms

Uniquely U Custom Carpentry

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Revitalized Craftsman

PROYECTO

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom in Leesburg, VA

Abbey Design + Remodel

Design ideas 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.

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.