Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with open cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Small Space, Big Style

Lewis & Associates Designs, llc

Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Pleasing Powder

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Renaissance Console Sink

Stone Forest

Stone Forest 42" Renaissance Console Sink in Carrara Marble. Carved from a single, solid block of grey marble. Shown paired with 4-leg polished nickel console.

Texas Ranch House

Southern Landscape

Southern Landscape constructed this custom stone vanity in the powder room of the Texas Ranch House. The solid mesquite countertops are supported by a stone vanity with lueders shelves, and boast a sink of petrified wood sourced by the homeowner. In addition, reclaimed lumber is used for cabinet doors.

Transformation d'une chambre d'enfant en salle de bain

1âme1lieu

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Grenoble with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modernes Gäste-Duschbad mit schwarzen Armaturen und Accessoires

Studio Meuleneers

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dusseldorf with open cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

WOOD TOP/CONSOLE SINK

Jeff Soderbergh Custom Sustainable Furnishings

Mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Providence with open cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink and wood benchtops.

Sand & Finish

Fine Floorz

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and brown floor.

MTI's Bath Lookbook

Design On Tap Greenville

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, dark hardwood floors and solid surface benchtops.

[Private Residence] Rock Creek Cattle Company

Sway & Co. Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Other with a trough sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Country Home Bathroom

TATCOR Building & Remodeling

A beautiful floral wall-paper was added to some of the walls to act as an accent to the otherwise white room. To finish the look, dark hardwood flooring was installed to soften the brightness of the space. Gorgeous treated pieces of wood were used for the unique double vanity set-up. Stand-alone sink bowls were added to the top counter top with a separated faucets. A black-tiled backsplash was added just high enough to frame the bowls so they stand out. Double mirrors with hanging shelves were placed above both sinks with their own wall-mounted light. Next to the vanity is a built-in floor to ceiling open shelving, making it the ideal place to store all of your bathroom essentials.

Eclectic Bathroom - Sonoma Residence

Antonio Martins Interior Design

Photo by Drew Kelly
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Various Bathroom Remodels w/ Marzite®

Artistic Marble Corporation

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, marble, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Cannon River Residence

Albertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with open cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, glass tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Casement Windows in Modern Bathroom

Bath Bespoke

Bespoke casement windows fitted into a modern bathroom in Wiltshire.
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Wiltshire with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Bryant Residence

Paul Michael Davis Architects, PLLC

Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Brandy Remodel

Magnolia Lake

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with open cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Wallingford

Bakstad Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Kensington

Nelson Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in London with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open 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.