Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, yellow tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

West Quebec

Two Fold Interiors

Mid-sized transitional master wet room bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

ADM Bathroom Rectangular Freestanding Bathtub, White, 66.9" - SW-122L (67 x 28)

ADM Bathroom Inc

The SW-122S the smallest sized bathtub of its series with a modern rectangular and curved design . All of our bathtubs are made of durable white stone resin composite and available in a matte or glossy finish. This tub combines elegance, durability, and convenience with its high quality construction and chic modern design. This elegant, yet sharp and rectangular designed freestanding tub will surely be the center of attention and will add a contemporary touch to your new bathroom. Its height from drain to overflow will give plenty of space for an individual to enjoy a soothing and comfortable relaxing bathtub experience. The dip in the tubs base helps prevent you from sliding.

Cutting Edge Contemporary - Home Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

The master bathroom for two features a full-length trough sink and an eye-popping orange accent wall in the water closet. Robert Vente Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with white floor, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, an alcove tub, a corner shower, black tile, matchstick tile, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern Bath Retreat

AV Architects + Builders

AV Architects + Builders Location: Great Falls, VA, United States Our clients were looking to renovate their existing master bedroom into a more luxurious, modern space with an open floor plan and expansive modern bath design. The existing floor plan felt too cramped and didn’t offer much closet space or spa like features. Without having to make changes to the exterior structure, we designed a space customized around their lifestyle and allowed them to feel more relaxed at home. Our modern design features an open-concept master bedroom suite that connects to the master bath for a total of 600 square feet. We included floating modern style vanity cabinets with white Zen quartz, large black format wall tile, and floating hanging mirrors. Located right next to the vanity area is a large, modern style pull-out linen cabinet that provides ample storage, as well as a wooden floating bench that provides storage below the large window. The centerpiece of our modern design is the combined free-standing tub and walk-in, curb less shower area, surrounded by views of the natural landscape. To highlight the modern design interior, we added light white porcelain large format floor tile to complement the floor-to-ceiling dark grey porcelain wall tile to give off a modern appeal. Last not but not least, a frosted glass partition separates the bath area from the toilet, allowing for a semi-private toilet area. Jim Tetro Architectural Photography

Downtown Brooklyn Loft

nC2 architecture llc

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in New York with a japanese tub, cement tile, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Spa-Like Retreat

Nailed It Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Indianapolis with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Woods Hole Residence

KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Westmoorland // Half Bath

RT Design Studio

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Gates Mill

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

Gorgeous Master Bath Spa Retreat
Photo of a traditional wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Beach Front 30A

Coastal Elements Construction

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Lexington Basement with bathroom

Britton Homes

Wall mounted vanity allows for easy cleaning of the floor.
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Olana Drive

Hills & Grant

Photo: Lisa Petrol
Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a one-piece toilet and subway tile.

Our Flooring Gallery

Floor Coverings International of Carmel

Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Indianapolis with white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, subway tile and grey floor.

Recent Bathrooms

Weinstein's Bath and Kitchen Showroom

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Ottawa Custom Home

Arevco Lighting

Clean white lighting flanking the mirror is just right for the morning prep routine. Solace by Tech Lighting. A project by Deslaurier Cabinets with lighting by Arevco Lighting.

Flying Leap - Naramata Bench

Ritchie Construction Ltd

Janis Nicolay
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, gray tile, a drop-in tub, stone slab, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops and a shower seat.

Contemporary bathroom with walnut storage

User

The walnut cabinets add a sophisticated warmth to this neutral bathroom. We also love the rounded sink which could be matched with a similar shaped bath in a bigger space. The lighting creates a soft glow which is perfect for a bathroom.

Triton Residence

FoxLin Architects

Upstairs bathroom. Photo: Juintow Lin
Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black tile, subway tile, ceramic floors, grey walls, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Bay Park Bathroom

Integrity Home Improvements, Inc.

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Solid Surface 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.