credit photo - Stephane Durieu
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, white tile, open cabinets and white cabinets.

Cayucos Residence - Master Bath

Hunter Smith Architecture

Master Bathroom with walk in shower. Toilet to the left of shower with it's own door for privacy (you can see the door in the mirror). Double sinks and medicine cabinet on the right. All cabinets are "no slam". Photo by: Matthew Anderson Photography (MAP)

Hamptons, NY I

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Roger Davies Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Hollywood Regency Master Bathroom

Peg Berens Interior Design LLC

Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! This soaking bathtub surrounded by onyx is perfect for two and the polished Venetian plaster walls complete the look. Robert Naik Photography.

207 W. 79th Street

Kuche+Cucina

Kitchens: Epicurean kitchens feature oversize islands White Sky marble Custom Pedini gray oak cabinetry, inspired by traditional rail and stile construction Classic fixtures by Lefroy Brooks Wolf, Subzero, and Miele appliances Master Baths: Empire-style rattan pattern in marble and porcelain Bianco Bello marble walls and countertops Pedini custom vanities with micro-architectural fluting Brushed nickel Lefroy Brooks fixtures Secondary Baths: Hive tile Calacatta marble Bianco Beatriz vein-cut walls and vanity tops Calacatta tiling Pedini custom vanities

Downtown Brooklyn Loft

nC2 architecture llc

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in New York with a japanese tub, cement tile, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Georgian Manor-Main Bathroom

Nefarious Design

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Buckinghamshire with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a claw-foot tub, green walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, red benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Designs

M Murals

Enlarged Terrazzo Style wall mural, from floor to ceiling!
Small eclectic kids bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mount Larson Luxury

JEI Design

This is an example of a mediterranean master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount tub, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and white benchtops.

Colorado Coastal

Tawney Waldo

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, black floor and white benchtops.

Teton Valley Residence

Yellowstone Traditions

Peter Zimmerman Architects // Peace Design // Audrey Hall Photography
Country master bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtops.

Escher Tiny Housee

New Frontier Tiny Homes

StudioBell
Inspiration for an industrial 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

26 - Modern Farmhouse Bathroom

Aspire Fine Homes

Design ideas for an expansive country bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Little Luxuries

Brick + Beam Studio

Photo by: Elaine Fredrick Photography
Design ideas for a small modern master wet room bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Rolling Creek - Hill Country

Round Top Home Builders

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Cooper City Total House Remodel

Quality Builders Construction Services Corp.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Corolla • Oceanfront • Coastal LunaSEA

SAGA Realty & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Bathrooms

Seacliff Builders

Seacliff Builders
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with a freestanding tub, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bathroom Renovations

Woodland Partners Custom Builders

The master bath has Carrera marble tile and counter top with perrin & rowe faucets and shower fixtures all polished nickel and the tub fixture is delta in polished nickel. All cabinetry and vanities are custom made.

The Stack

Unique Homestays

Large traditional master bathroom in Cornwall with a claw-foot tub, black tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a corner shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.