With expansive fields and beautiful farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling windows from the kitchen and sitting area. Originally constructed in the late 1700’s, the main house is connected to the barn by a new addition, housing a master bedroom suite and new two-car garage with carriage doors. We kept and restored all of the home’s existing historic single-pane windows, which complement its historic character. On the exterior, a combination of shingles and clapboard siding were continued from the barn and through the new addition.

Rustic Gem

Alison Interiors

Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

SW Bouchaine

Williamson James Homes LLC

Mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Alden Renovation & Addition

DesignCrossover, LLC

Construction by J.T. Delaney Construction, LLC | Photography by Jared Kuzia
Photo of a beach style bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, black benchtops, a double vanity, planked wall panelling and a built-in vanity.

Tyler Lakehouse

BGI Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Mitchell Residence

INSTATE Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Annapolis Primary Bathroom Remodel

Irby Homes

Large primary bathroom with free standing cast iron soaking tub and Kohler Purist wall mount faucet in gold trim. Restoration Hardware double wood vanity with custom black quartz top featuring wall mounted Kohler Purist faucets in gold trim. Large format floor tile and 6 inch nickel gap ship lap painted with Benjamin Moore color white dove.

Relaxed Master Bathroom

Hinman Construction

In this master bath, we installed a Vim Shower System, which allowed us to tile the floor and walls and have our glass surround to go all the way to the floor. This makes going in and out of the shower as effortless as possible. Along with the Barn Door style glass door, very simple yet elegant and goes great with the rustic farmhouse feel.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Dune Crest

VanderMeulen Builders

This is an example of a country bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, brick floors, an undermount sink, red floor, black benchtops, a single vanity and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN

Homes by Tradition

Photo of an expansive transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Porcelain Flooring with Inset Design in Ladera Ranch Bathroom Renovation

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This primary bathroom remodel includes a beautiful porcelain tile flooring with a wood design and gorgeous inset tile.
Country bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, planked wall panelling and decorative wall panelling.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Master bathroom featuring freestanding tub, white oak vanity and linen cabinet, large format porcelain tile with a concrete look. Brass fixtures and bronze hardware.

Red Sunset Custom Build -

CopeGrand Homes

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Relaxed Master Bathroom

Hinman Construction

In this master bath, we were able to install the Kohler Lithocast memoirs freestanding tub. Along with custom made floating shelves.
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Ponca Hills New Construction

Kimberly Cahoy Design

This is an example of a small eclectic bathroom in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Moody Modern Bathroom

Balboa Design Group

Great design makes all the difference - bold material choices were just what was needed to give this little bathroom some BIG personality! Our clients wanted a dark, moody vibe, but had always heard that using dark colors in a small space would only make it feel smaller. Not true! Introducing a larger vanity cabinet with more storage and replacing the tub with an expansive walk-in shower immediately made the space feel larger, without any structural alterations. We went with a dark graphite tile that had a mix of texture on the walls and in the shower, but then anchored the space with white shiplap on the upper portion of the walls and a graphic floor tile (with mostly white and light gray tones). This technique of balancing dark tones with lighter tones is key to achieving those moody vibes, without creeping into cavernous territory. Subtle gray/blue/green tones on the vanity blend in well, but still pop in the space, and matte black fixtures add fantastic contrast to really finish off the whole look!

Annapolis Primary Bathroom Remodel

Irby Homes

Large primary bathroom walk in shower with large format sub way tile. Custom niche with gold accent tile and black grout. Kohler Purist shower system with multi function features featuring a rain head and hand held. Large seating bench and octagon black tile on shower pan floor.

Bathroom

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Modern farmhouse bathroom featuring mosaic tile flooring, wood vanity, two sinks, black countertops, black faucets, subway tile shower, and shiplap walls.

Arlington, VA Modern ADU

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Harrison Design
Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, beige tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Benchtops and Planked Wall Panelling

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.