Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Magnolia Guest Bathroom

Nautilus Homes

Guest bathroom with walk-in shower
Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Medick Way

Jamee Parish Architects, LLC

This is a colonial revival home where we added a substantial addition and remodeled most of the existing spaces. The kitchen was enlarged and opens into a new screen porch and back yard. This master bathroom is within the new addition.

1980 Brantley Circle Update

Molly's Marketplace, a home renovation's paradise

We completely updated this home from the outside to the inside. Every room was touched because the owner wanted to make it very sell-able. Our job was to lighten, brighten and do as many updates as we could on a shoe string budget. We started with the outside and we cleared the lakefront so that the lakefront view was open to the house. We also trimmed the large trees in the front and really opened the house up, before we painted the home and freshen up the landscaping. Inside we painted the house in a white duck color and updated the existing wood trim to a modern white color. We also installed shiplap on the TV wall and white washed the existing Fireplace brick. We installed lighting over the kitchen soffit as well as updated the can lighting. We then updated all 3 bathrooms. We finished it off with custom barn doors in the newly created office as well as the master bedroom. We completed the look with custom furniture!

MAJOR MASTER BATH TRANSFORMATION

Home Solutions Of Maumee Valley Inc

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Black & White Bath

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

The sophisticated contrast of black and white shines in this Jamestown, RI bathroom remodel. The white subway tile walls are accented with black grout and complimented by the 8x8 black and white patterned floor and niche tiles. The shower and faucet fittings are from Kohler in the Loure and Honesty collections. Builder: Sea Coast Builders LLC Tile Installation: Pristine Custom Ceramics Photography by Erin Little

Wood Trace

Lovitt By Design, LLC

Large transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Coastal Lake Home Remodel

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

Photo Credit - David Bader
Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and black benchtops.

Bathroom w Built-in Storage

Benvenuti and Stein

Master bathroom with dual vanity has lovely built-in display/storage cabinet. Sliding pocket door partitions the toilet room. Norman Sizemore-Photographer

Contemporary Grey and White Hall Bathroom

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Copyright 2014
Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Elevated Elegance in the Panhandle

Architect Mason Kirby Inc.

A small free-standing tub and a cobalt blue vanity make this bathroom charming and unique. Pale blue walls, white trim, and a cream stone vanity top make for a lovely watery palette. An oval mirror, wall-mounted sconces, and bronze fixtures add warm details to the bathroom, and the circular shower curtain bar adds privacy for the bather and more visual space when the bath is not in use. A large showerhead and traditional moulded trim give the room an element of luxury. Photo Credit: Molly DeCoudreaux

Drexel

Cusimano Architect

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Coloaso Residence- Bathroom Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Complete bathroom remodel, new cast iron tub and custom vanity.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured floor, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

23rd St NYC Project

Evelyn James Interiors

This master bath designed by Jill Menhoff Architects is a sleek master bath with calming tones, a custom vanity, customer shower and a swivel vanity stool

Sierra Madre Renovation

SoCal Canyon Builders

Deep green custom shower with double rainhead showers and bench. Handmade double sink cabinet with wall mounted copper fixtures and matching medicine cabinets.

Contemporary Bathroom

Large contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with an alcove shower, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops and a shower seat.

Von Levity

Structerra, Inc.

Tahoe Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, a trough sink, granite benchtops, an open shower and black benchtops.

Revolution Farmhouse | Pebble Wood | Owensboro, KY

Jagoe Homes Inc.

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lofty Designs: Owner's Ensuite

Tamara Day Design

This is an example of a master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Traditional bathroom with black distressed vanity with black top

Arredo Casa Group

A traditional bathroom from the Academy Collection. Slightly distressed finish, this vanity style comes in many different sizes and colors.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Black 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.