2012 National Best Bath Award, 1st Place Large Bath, and People's Pick Bath Winner NKBA National. Designed by Yuko Matsumoto, CKD, CBD. Photographed by Douglas Johnson Photography

Henschel Bathroom

Davida's Kitchen & Tiles

Bob Narod Photography
Photo of a modern bathroom in DC Metro with pebble tile floors and a curbless shower.

Amagansett Beach Retreat

User

Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile and pebble tile floors.

Private Residence Renovation

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Small Master off Berguson

Keilty Remodeling LLC

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Maison Vignes blanches | 150m²

LAAD STUDIO

This is an example of a mid-sized bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, dark hardwood floors and a single vanity.

Benedict Canyon

JM & Co.

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

BELLEVUE MASTER BATHROOM WITH JAPANESE ELEGANCE

McAdams Remodeling & Design

Photos courtesy of Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Frameless Sliding Shower Doors

Creative Mirror & Shower

Clear glass frameless doors create an open, spacious look to make bathrooms look bigger with beauty and elegance.
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

Country bathroom in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

MCC 1

Pamela Leone Design, Inc.

Guest bath with creative ceramic tile pattern of square and subway shapes and glass deco ln vertical stripes and the bench. Customized shower curtain for 9' ceiling

Full house renovation and addition

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

The Fountains

Clothed In Majesty, LLC

Luxurious stone pebble mosaic tile is at both floor and ceiling. Fog free mirror, steam and body sprays make this a spa like shower a daily escape.
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Las Vegas with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Loft Porta Maggiore

Manuela Tognoli Architettura

Bagno in stile industriale con rivestimento in mattonelle rettangolari fatte a mano della Mutina e pavimento in parquet. Rubinetteria a parete per risparmiare spazio sul piano e grande lavabo in cermica tipo pilozzo.

Master Bath Vanities

Pike Properties

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Charlotte with white tile, engineered quartz benchtops, blue cabinets, white walls, brown floor, white benchtops, dark hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Harmony Township

Robin Johnson Interiors

Margaret Wright
Design ideas for a country master bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

#CountrysideCustom - Pool Bathroom

Alma Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with medium wood cabinets, pebble tile floors, granite benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, white walls, shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Blush Beauty

Timber Trails Development Company

Transitional bathroom in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Shower Doors

Schaaf Window Co., Inc.

Roller Shower Door
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Eagle Mountain Drive

User

Large traditional master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor and an undermount tub.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Pebble Tile 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.