Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, white tile, stone tile, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Double Shower Niche and Shower Benches

KraftMaster Renovations

Textured tile shower has a linear drain and a rainhead with a hand held, in addition to a shower niche and 2 benches for a relaxing shower experience. Photos by Chris Veith

Master Bathroom

Happy Interiors Group

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with an alcove tub, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and ceramic floors.

The Glens of Connemara Model Home

5th Avenue Construction,Inc

Photo of an arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Howards Grove Bathroom Remodel

Precision Floor And Decor

White subway tiles, smoky gray glass mosaic tile accents, soft gray spa bathtub, solid surface countertops, and lilac walls. Photos by Kost Plus Marketing. Photo by Carrie Kost

Minimalist Zen Bathroom

International Custom Designs

Large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and purple walls.

Modern Dramatic Master Bath, San Jose, CA

Fiorito Interior Design

After living with the average master bathroom designed by the development company of their condo, my clients decided they had had enough. Longing for something sleeker, more modern, and with some style and flair, they hired me to create a space that would feel welcoming but unique. At their request, we removed a rarely-used bath tub and replaced it, and the adjacent small standing shower, with a much more spacious wet area. Both a vanity scaled for the room and its undermount sinks make the counter area seem roomier as well. New LED light fixtures, and mirrors outlined in oil-rubbed bronze to coordinate with the faucets, shower hardware, and vanity handles and towel bars bring a crisp, clean-lined sense. A deep, moody color on the walls and a fascinating, mineral-like wallpaper in the water closet serve to make this new master bath feel like a suite in a dramatic, contemporary hotel in New York or London. Photos by Bernardo Grijalva

Fort Reno Modern Bathroom Update

South Cypress

The shower also has a classic 3″x6″ subway tile on the wall with marble accents strips and a custom niche and shelf. www.btwimages.com
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, purple walls, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, subway tile, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

Bathing Bliss

McCabe By Design LLC

A stunning combination of ceramic, glass and porcelain tiles give this bathroom visual interest. Shower components by Graff, towel bar by ICO, shower seat from Mr. Steam and grab bar by Rubinet. Photos: A Kitchen That Works LLC

Good Things Come in Pairs

Square Footage Inc.

Photo by Valerie Wilcox
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Featured in Gentry Design, Palo Alto Weekly and other publications

Danenberg Design

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile and purple walls.

Merrimac Residence

KB Studio

chase thuente
Small eclectic master bathroom in Boston with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Spa Retreat

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Greater Grand Rapids

A mixture of materials in this bath truly make it a one of a kind space. Photo credit: Terrien Photography
Inspiration for a large asian master bathroom in Grand Rapids with a vessel sink, purple walls, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Professor's House

Arielle C. Schechter, AIA

Photo by Arielle Schechter. The curbless shower and Japanese soaking tub, Ofuro provide a peaceful bathing spot. The window by the Ofuro overlooks a tiny private courtyard. The shower walls are elongated subway tiles.

Boylston MA Bathroom

Kitchens By Lombco

Complete bathroom remodel
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Westport Award-Winning Bathroom

REL Interiors

David Dadekian
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Spa Retreat

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Greater Grand Rapids

A white vessel sink, slate countertop and wall mounted faucets add to the spa like feel of this bath. Photo credit:Terrien Photography
Large asian master bathroom in Grand Rapids with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile and purple walls.

Condominium Renovation

Morrone Studio Indesign

Transitional bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown tile and purple walls.

Lake Butler Custom Home

Total Solutions Group

Uneek Image
Large traditional master bathroom in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, purple walls, marble floors and a drop-in tub.

More than a Man Cave Basement Development

Malbec Homes & Renovations Inc.

www.studio1826.ca
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, stone tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Purple Walls

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.