Photo of a small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and granite benchtops.

Classic Richmond

VIF Studio

The floating wood shelves extend the full length of the sink wall at the lowest level, perfect for towels. Photos by Cindy Loughridge
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink and brown floor.

Rénovation maison La Rochelle

Alizé Chauvet Architecte

Stanislas Ledoux
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Nantes with light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops and black floor.

Ristrutturazione a Venezia

Architetto Chiara Signora

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Venice with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Finchley, London

Noa Ram Susel LTD.

Matt Clayton photography.
Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Rénos chambre et Salle de bain

Johanne Gagnon Design

vanités design Johanne Gagnon Kalla, cuisine et design, Yoan Perrin eviers JMgrégoire, Jacinthe luminaires, Royaume du luminaire
Photo of a country bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a trough sink.

Bunker Hill Village

Kirksey Homes

Photo: Julie Soefer
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and marble benchtops.

Basement Remodel

Hammer Design Build Remodel

Small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and granite benchtops.

CALV1 - His and Hers Bathrooms - Interior Design

b. van hecke

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Appartamento S.G. in centro storico | RISTRUTTURAZIONE

Francesco Pluda Architetto_FPA

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, porcelain tile, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, a console sink, a sliding shower screen and dark hardwood floors.

Optimisation d'un studio parisien

Domoko

Salle d'eau optimisée avec coin douche et meuble intégré.Sèche serviette.
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Nantes with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and laminate benchtops.

Fortview Modbox

Lee Syminton Architect

This beautiful bathroom has a double shower and bath. The window to the garden is covered in a laser cut film with an original design by lee syminton.

Studio City Remodel

Landmark Construction Crew

Bedroom of the remodeled house construction in Studio City which included installation of wallpaper, wall mounted lamps and bedroom furniture.
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops and a one-piece toilet.

Photos

Viramontes Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Une chambre d'enfant cabane

Agence FORVIEUX ARCHITECTURE

Conçue comme une cabane, cette chambre d’enfant est totalement modulable et peut offrir jusque 5 couchages. Elle est ludique et confortable comme un cocon. Derrière l’habillage en panneaux d’OSB se cachent des rangements, un bureau, une salle d’eau et d’autres choses.

Various Projects

Robert R Bauer Building Contractors

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and granite benchtops.

Reddix

Schneider Construction, LLC

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Custer Net Zero

Bellingham Bay Builders

Design by Haven Design Workshop Photography by Jim Smith Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Contemporary Lake House

Karl Voelkel- JMJ House Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Houston with a freestanding tub, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, open cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Bosques

Zuazua Architects

Adrian Llaguno
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and 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.