Two different accent tiles make a statement and add a pop of color against the large white wall tiles in the custom shower. Frameless glass creates a custom and modern feel to the space. This small powder bath lacked interest and was quite dark despite having a window. We added white horizontal tongue & groove on the lower portion of the room with a warm graphic wallpaper above. A custom white cabinet with a waterfall grey and white granite counter gave the vanity some personality. New crown molding, window casings, taller baseboards and white wood blinds made impact to the small room. We also installed a modern pendant light and a rustic oval mirror which adds character to the space. BEFORE Though this bathroom had a good layout, everything was just really outdated. We added tile from floor to ceiling for a spa like feel. We kept the color palette neutral and timeless. The dark cheery cabinet was elegantly finished with crystal knobs and a cararra marble countertop. AFTER AFTER BEFORE There was an underutilized corner between the vanity and the shower that was basically wasted space. To give the corner a purpose, we added a make-up vanity in white with a custom made stool. Oversized subway tiles were added to the shower, along with a rain shower head, for a clean and timeless look. We also added a new frosted glass door to the walk-in closet to let the light in. BEFORE These beautiful oval pivot mirrors are not only functional but also showcase the cararra marble on the wall. Unique glass pendants are a dramatic addition to the space as is the ikat wallpaper in the WC. To finish out the vanity space we added a shallow white upper cabinet for additional storage. BEFORE AFTER AFTER The best part of this remodel? Tearing out the awful, dated carpet! We chose porcelain tile with the look of hardwoods for a more functional and modern space. Curtains soften the corner while creating privacy and framing the soaking tub. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - HollandPhotography.biz

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

This vanity comes from something of a dream home! What woman wouldn't be happy with something like this?
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets.

Tranquil Master Bath and Bedroom Remodel

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

Beautiful relaxing freestanding tub surrounded by luxurious elements such as Carrera marble tile flooring and brushed gold bath filler. Our favorite feature is the custom functional ledge below the window!

Fusion

Brooke Steuart Swann

PB Teen bedroom, featuring Coco Crystal large pendant chandelier, Wayfair leaning mirrors, Restoration Hardware and Wisteria Peony wall art. Bathroom features Cambridge plumbing and claw foot slipper cooking bathtub, Ferguson plumbing fixtures, 4-panel frosted glass bard door, and magnolia weave white carrerrea marble floor and wall tile.

Bling - Toronto, CA

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

DEANE Inc's beautiful custom master bathroom, complete with custom cabinetry and custom flooring. Double vanity with lots of space on the counter as well as in drawers. Large mirror and both hanging and recessed lighting, creating more space throughout.

New England Colonial

Old Hampshire Designs Inc

Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. Architectural drawings by Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC John W. Hession, photographer Turtle rug purchased at Little River Oriental Rugs in Concord, NH.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The Carrara marble windowsill ledge creates design touch in the quaint guest bathroom.
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Modern Tudor House | New Construction and Decorating

Bria Hammel Interiors

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, white floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom

Timeline Design + Build

Photo of a small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, red floor and beige benchtops.

Ballard Residence

Alair Kirkland

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Project 640

Jim Morrison Construction INC

Design ideas for a country master bathroom in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Kessler Park

Mission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging

Anthony Ford Photography and Tourmaxx Real Estate Media
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Memorial Riad

Marion Interior Design

Photo of a mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Houston with dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, brown tile, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, turquoise benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Country bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Shady Lane

User

A ceramic garden seat is a stylishly useful addition to any large walk-in shower. Photo: Christopher Stark
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Timeless Master Bathroom

Very Red Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

2016 - Remodel Bathroom

Wetmore Construction

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, concrete floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Casual Sophistication - Atlanta

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

Traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, white floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Spanish Villa

Lilium Designs

Brady Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Vintage Bathroom

Studio Tile & Stone

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and white floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Dark Wood Cabinets

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.