Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Historic Downtown Franklin Transitional Bath & Dining Table Update

Leah Fitzpatrick of House + Soul

This hall bath needed a good bit of updating to feel current, however the refresh still needed to be in keeping with the home's historic features. So, I kept the existing vanity, which had been a piece of furniture, and raised it up to a more modern height and added a beautiful soapstone countertop. I also had the mirror wall painted a gorgeous off-black, and removed the former single vanity light in favor of two aged brass, black and crystal sconces. The entire tub area was gutted as well, and replaced with black and white tile walls and a porcelain tub with frameless French shower doors.

Issaquah Traditional

RW Anderson Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bed Study Townhouse

John Patrick Cunningham / Architect

This cozy, minimal primary bath was inspired by a luxury hotel in Spain, and provides a spa-like beginning and end to the day.
Photo of a small modern master wet room bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, stone slab, black walls, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Home Construction on Colgate Ave

US Home Developers Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, black walls, concrete floors, a pedestal sink and soapstone benchtops.

Loft

Royalty Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Shady Side - Bathroom Remodel

TK Construction Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Country Club Residence

Regas Interiors

photo: Woodie Williams
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Black Scandinavian Ensuite

Woodhaven Renovations

This bright marble ensuite is a high contrast to the black painted walls. The center piece is the free standing tub and expansive shower. With the two very large windows we could afford to go black with a touch of gold for the chandelier.

Evergreen Walk-Out Home

Jillian Lay Design

Shady Side - Bathroom Remodel

TK Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathrooms

J Martin Company

Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove shower, black walls, ceramic floors and a vessel sink.

Contemporary Lighting

We Got Lites

Bathroom lighting from www.wegotlites.com
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, cement tile, black walls and pebble tile floors.

116 W 59st.

Courtyard Custom Homes

Bathroom
Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, soapstone benchtops, glass tile and black walls.

Peau neuve pour cette maison

Muda Créations

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, cement tiles, a console sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Shady Side - Bathroom Remodel

TK Construction Inc.

Gerald Way Project

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

This is an example of natural stone flooring that can be used to hardscape your backyard or create decorative pops of texture.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, black walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom remodeling

Pops & Sons Construction

Design ideas for a modern kids bathroom with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Black stone bathroom

Tannehill Interiors

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black tile, stone slab, black walls, ceramic floors, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Upper East Side Landmark

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Walls and Soapstone 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.