Michael Hsu
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors and stone tile.

Cliff Road Area - Nantucket

Jonathan Raith Inc.

Nantucket Architectural Photography
Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Boston with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Buckinghamshire Full House Refurbishment

Interior Therapy

Grey metro tiled bathroom, creating a classic yet modern feel. Photography By Jamie Mason
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Buckinghamshire with a pedestal sink, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern New Home in Hampstead - Bathroom

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

Home designed by Black and Milk Interior Design firm. They specialise in Modern Interiors for London New Build Apartments. https://blackandmilk.co.uk

Master Bath Vanity

Pike Properties

Joe Purvis Photos
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with grey cabinets, blue tile, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

Black and White Bathroom

Joselyn Rendon Interiors

Black and White Bathroom Interior Design Project
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Bathrooms

DNC Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern 3/4 wet room bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Wingaersheek Beach

Diane Murphy Interiors, LLC.

Image of Guest Bathroom. In this high contrast bathroom the dark Navy Blue vanity and shower wall tile installed in chevron pattern pop off of this otherwise neutral, white space. The white grout helps to accentuate the tile pattern on the blue accent wall in the shower for more interest.

Hive

The Ranch Mine

Photos by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a modern bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Breach Inlet Getaway

Herlong Architects

Inspiration for a beach style master bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and concrete benchtops.

15 Nottingham Rd

Element Construction Partners

JS Gibson
Large country master bathroom in Charleston with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and an open shower.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

Redondo Beach Refined

Black Lacquer Design

This is an example of an expansive contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, white walls, light hardwood floors, a hinged shower door and beige floor.

Toro Canyon June 2019

Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing

Contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

offene bodenebene Dusche mit Glaswand

Studio Meuleneers

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dusseldorf with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, an open shower, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Hampstead

MWAI Architecture and Interiors

Alexander James
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in London with a curbless shower, black and white tile, marble, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Miami Beach Villa

Associated Design Co

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with open cabinets, gray tile, white tile, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, grey cabinets, stone tile, grey walls, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Victoria collection

Heritage Bathrooms

Traditional master bathroom in West Midlands with a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and black floor.

Custom Home

Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.

Flooring: Solid 3" Light Rustic White Oak Chevron Pattern with a custom stain and finish. Photography: Darlene Halaby Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, white tile and solid surface benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.