Large asian bathroom in Denver with open cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Dismal River Golf Course and Cabins

Left Bank Designs, LLC

3/4 bathroom in Denver with dark hardwood floors, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops and beige walls.

Guenther Rd

Adaptive Building Solutions

MichaelChristiePhotography
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Detroit with a corner shower, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, open cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

City bathroom

Remodeling Consultants

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a two-piece toilet and black walls.

Casa NEGROLI | 80 MQ

Claudia Castelli Architetto

Bagno con pavimento in parquet e rivestimenti a tutta altezza in gress con decori in 3D, faretti incassati rasati a gesso.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with open cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Friday and Genter Interior Design

Farm House with whimsical Lee Jofa Hunt Slonem "bunny" wallpaper Integral marble sink bowl/counter top on stand Z Gallery sconces
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops and an integrated sink.

Andesite Ridge Residence

KA Architecture

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Orange County with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, green tile, glass tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Guerin Residence

Stephen Chung, Architect

Stephen Lee
Large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a one-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower and stone slab.

Hilltop Barn

Davis Frame Company

Small country bathroom in Manchester with open cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Divine

Vita Nova Design & Espaces

Salle de bains complète avec espace douche
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Wood Street House

ML Contracting

Cabinets made from the floor joist that had to be removed earlier in the project from this 1800"s bungalow.
Inspiration for a country bathroom in Indianapolis with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Modern Bathroom

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink and marble benchtops.

Jericho, VT Tiny Home

Ryan Bent Photography

Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, metal tile, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mount sink.

Custom Homes

Estes Builders

Estes Builders designs and builds new homes in Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, Kingston, Hansville, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard and surrounding Clallam and Kitsap Peninsula neighborhoods.

RELAIS SANGIULIANO | VIAGRANDE

Alfio Garozzo Fotografo

Relais San Giuliano | Ospitalità in Sicilia Accogliente e raffinata ospitalità di Casa, dove la gentilezza, il riposo e il buon cibo sono i sentimenti della vera cordialità siciliana. Con SPA, piscina, lounge bar, cucina tradizionale e un salotto di degustazione.

House on a Marsh

Peter McDonald Architect

Photo Credit: Michael J Lee
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, an open shower, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

City bathroom

Remodeling Consultants

Custom marble counter top with custom linen shelf
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a two-piece toilet and black walls.

Badezimmer

Ramon Hüppi

Das Badezimmer wurde in den Stall gebaut. Vieles wurde mit Holz, Lehm und Kalk realisiert.
Large country 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

U.2 Collection

UNIBAÑO

Muebles de baño de estilo actual con accesorios y sistemas de orden en interiores de cajones y barras para colgar espejos, bandejas para utensilios, vasos para cepillos. Cabo de Marcas | Branding

Powder Room in Middlesex County

IMPROVE or MOVE

Sink and mirror in the powder room
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets 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.