Photography : Andrea Cipriani Mecchi
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Philadelphia with a claw-foot tub, white walls, dark hardwood floors, concrete benchtops and brown floor.

Lincoln

Bunker Workshop

Matt Delphenich
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Boston with white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, grey floor, an open shower, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a console sink.

bathroom remodeling

Arrowhead Remodeling & Design, Inc.

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Wagner Bathroom

Harcon Construction, LTD

Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, slate, beige walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Coastal Bathroom

Lisette Voute Designs

Beach style bathroom in London with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

A simple vanity

Studio C Architecture & Interiors

This is an example of a small country bathroom in Birmingham with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Healdsburg House

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops and an open shower.

New York City New Loft

Fuse Flooring

There's nothing I can say that this photo doesn't say better (about bathrooms, at least).
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stone slab, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an undermount tub, a corner shower and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

Lamberth Construction

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, slate floors, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom

Action Installations Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, an alcove shower, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Great Northern Lodge

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

Located in Whitefish, Montana near one of our nation’s most beautiful national parks, Glacier National Park, Great Northern Lodge was designed and constructed with a grandeur and timelessness that is rarely found in much of today’s fast paced construction practices. Influenced by the solid stacked masonry constructed for Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Great Northern Lodge uniquely exemplifies Parkitecture style masonry. The owner had made a commitment to quality at the onset of the project and was adamant about designating stone as the most dominant material. The criteria for the stone selection was to be an indigenous stone that replicated the unique, maroon colored Sperry Chalet stone accompanied by a masculine scale. Great Northern Lodge incorporates centuries of gained knowledge on masonry construction with modern design and construction capabilities and will stand as one of northern Montana’s most distinguished structures for centuries to come.

Dismal River Golf Course and Cabins

Left Bank Designs, LLC

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown walls and brown benchtops.

Private Residence - Coastal Georgia

Stewart Brannen Millwork

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Charleston with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Haus S

bmh Architekten

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a vessel sink.

"Unfitted" Rustic Farmhouse

Angela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design Studio

Emily Redfield; EMR Photography
Country bathroom in Denver with a drop-in sink, white walls, dark hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Wohnung Angermund; Badezimmer

:einszueins Innenarchitektur und Gestaltung

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Dusseldorf with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a drop-in sink.

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.

Wave House

Mark Dziewulski Architect

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, white walls and slate floors.

Block&Bath

Barasona Diseño y Comunicación

Todas los elementos del proyecto se han buscado de líneas rectas (WC, bidé, bañera, platos de ducha, lavabo). Todas las griferías (incluso las llaves de paso) son de ángulos rectos: la colección Kuatro de Ramon Soler®. Photographer: Stella Rotger

VANEA

VANEA USA

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls and slate floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Slate 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.