Master bathroom vanity with detailing for consistent theme. Interior Design by DLH Design Studio, LLC: Michelle Stolte, Designer, and Deb Houseworth, Principal. http://www.houzz.com/pro/dlhasid/dlh-design-studio-llc Photo by Greg Hadley Photography. http://www.houzz.com/pro/greghadley/greg-hadley-photography

Kirkman Master Bath

Joseph Metzler

This is an example of an arts and crafts bathroom in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, green tile, shaker cabinets, red floor and green benchtops.

Peaceful Luxury Retreat

Carrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 Director

Master bathroom featuring rare Emerald Sea Granite, walk in shower, bubble massage tub, and outdoor shower.
Inspiration for a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green tile, white walls, travertine floors, a drop-in tub, stone slab, a curbless shower and green benchtops.

Fabulous Finishes

Busybee Design

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile and green benchtops.

Menlo Park Bath Remodel

Tali Hardonag Architect

A corner tub curves into the alcove. A step made from Accoya Wood (water resistant) aids access into the tub, as does a grab bar hiding as a towel bar. A hospital style shower curtain rod curves with the tub Photography: Mark Pinkerton vi360

Frank Lloyd style in Lafayette

Janze Company Staging and Design

Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, brown tile, green tile, stone tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, green floor and green benchtops.

oceanside master bath

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Bathroom Retreat

Kimball Bonamici Designs

A bathroom retreat that evoked the modern transitional style bathroom that the homeowners experienced while traveling. A transformation from the builder style master baths of the 90's.

Au Naturale Ranch

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

This hall bath, which will serve guests, features a show-stopping green slab stone which we used to wrap the tub, and do an extra-tall countertop edge detail. It brings a soft pattern, and natural glow to the room, which contrasts with the slatted walnut floating vanity, and the off-black ceramic tile floor.

Oakland Hills Contemporary

Patti Ogden Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Guest Bath.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 wet room bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green tile, porcelain tile, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, green benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom

Karen Beam Architect LLC

Photo Credit: Jay Green
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green walls, a two-piece toilet, limestone floors, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Collombatti Farm House Bathroom Renovation NSW 2440

The Renovation Broker

Contemporary farm house renovation.
Large contemporary master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, green benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

La Castana

Osinoff General Contractors

White walls and tile help make this bathroom bigger and brighter. Contemporary fixtures, a floating vanity with vessel sinks and the unique tub give the room a spa like feel. Adding dark tile to the corner shower helps set it apart and give it an accent wall. Adding a great indoor/outdoor rug gives the room texture and style without committing to a bold floor tile. Roberto Garcia Photography

Mid Century Residence

KP Hudson Construction Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hilltop Residence Mill Valley, CA

Geoffrey Butler Architecture & Planning

Photographs By Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, green tile, dark wood cabinets and green benchtops.

Spanish Rancho Santa Fe Home

Dewhurst & Associates

Bathroom, Shower
This is an example of a master bathroom in San Diego with ceramic tile, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and green benchtops.

Master Bath

SF Design LLC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Han, Almaden Interiors, Inc.

Almaden Interiors, Inc.

The Perfect combination of Form and Function in this well appointed traditional Master Bath with beautiful custom arched cherry cabinetry, granite counter top and polished nickle hardware. The checkerboard heated limestone floors were added to complete the character of this room. Ceiling cannister lighting overhead, vanity scones and upper cabinet lighting provide options for atmophere and task lighting. Photography by Dave Adams Photography

Madison Traditional Pub & Bath Remodel

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Photography by Joe De Maio
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, green benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Green Benchtops

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.