The layout of the master bathroom was created to be perfectly symmetrical which allowed us to incorporate his and hers areas within the same space. The bathtub crates a focal point seen from the hallway through custom designed louvered double door and the shower seen through the glass towards the back of the bathroom enhances the size of the space. Wet areas of the floor are finished in honed marble tiles and the entire floor was treated with any slip solution to ensure safety of the homeowners. The white marble background give the bathroom a light and feminine backdrop for the contrasting dark millwork adding energy to the space and giving it a complimentary masculine presence. Storage is maximized by incorporating the two tall wood towers on either side of each vanity – it provides ample space needed in the bathroom and it is only 12” deep which allows you to find things easier that in traditional 24” deep cabinetry. Manmade quartz countertops are a functional and smart choice for white counters, especially on the make-up vanity. Vanities are cantilevered over the floor finished in natural white marble with soft organic pattern allow for full appreciation of the beauty of nature. This home has a lot of inside/outside references, and even in this bathroom, the large window located inside the steam shower uses electrochromic glass (“smart” glass) which changes from clear to opaque at the push of a button. It is a simple, convenient, and totally functional solution in a bathroom. The center of this bathroom is a freestanding tub identifying his and hers side and it is set in front of full height clear glass shower enclosure allowing the beauty of stone to continue uninterrupted onto the shower walls. Photography: Craig Denis

Beach Style Bathroom

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Dallas with white cabinets, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and grey floor.

Retro Master Bathroom Renovation in Houston

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, black and white tile, white floor, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and a hinged shower door.

Beautiful Retirement Home

Radiant Blue Homes

Walk-in shower with overhead rain head
Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Mill Valley Historical Remodel

Rasmussen Construction

Jonathan Mitchell
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black and white tile, white tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, black benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Stanza da bagno elegante e intima

Alhambretto Design Studio

Ph. Matteo Imbriani
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Sherborn Master Suite

Design Plus Construction Corp.

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Boston with an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, white tile, subway tile and a shower curtain.

Interiors with Art In Canary Wharf

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Astrid Templier
Mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in London with a wall-mount toilet, white walls, black floor, an open shower, black and white tile, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Old to New

Russell & Company Construction

This is an example of a midcentury master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Update

Hawk Construction

This bathroom was transformed from a sad 80's neutral bathroom to a contemporary clean haven.
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Verrière métallique - Projet résidentiel

Hopfab

Thibault Pousset
Design ideas for an eclectic master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink and multi-coloured floor.

Two-Story Master Bathroom

Grace Thomas Designs

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, black and white tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, cement tile, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black walls, slate floors, marble benchtops and black floor.

Hilltop House

Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture

Landmark Photography
Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Lorcom Lane Upstairs Bath

Bath + Kitchen

This is one of three bathrooms completed in this home. A hall bathroom upstairs, once served as the "Kids' Bath". Polished marble and glass tile gives this space a luxurious, high-end feel, while maintaining a warm and inviting, spa-like atmosphere. Modern, yet marries well with the traditional charm of the home.

PNN House

Mauro Soddu

Cédric Dasesson
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Cagliari with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, a corner shower, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bathroom in Blue

De Meza + Architecture

An Architect's bathroom added to the top floor of a beautiful home. Clean lines and cool colors are employed to create a perfect balance of soft and hard. Tile work and cabinetry provide great contrast and ground the space. Photographer: Dean Birinyi

Chepstow Villas, Notting Hill, London

4 You Residential

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, white tile, white walls and a wall-mount sink.

Sandymount Home - Extension & Renovation

Optimise Home

Donal Murphy Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Dublin with a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, a wall-mount sink and multi-coloured floor.

Midcentury Modern Condo

Motawi Tileworks

Midcentury modern bathroom tilework by Motawi featuring Zelda and Polly art tile
This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Detroit with black and white tile and ceramic tile.

Contemporary Kitchen w/ Gloss Cabinets and Calacatta Natura Quartz Countertops

Fabricators Unlimited

Contractor: BC Contracting (Fargo, ND) Cabinets/Millwork: Covenant Cabinetry & Millwork (Morris, MN) Countertop Material: Quartz Brand: Zodiaq Color: Calacatta Natura

Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Tile and Black and White Tile

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.