Photo of a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured tile, marble, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Via Serena Cottage

Wildheart Design

Guest bath remodel.
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Parisian Style Airbnb

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind. Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms. Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor. Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors. Photographer: @MargaretRajic Photo stylist: @Brandidevers Do you have a new home that has great bones but just doesn’t feel comfortable and you can’t quite figure out why? Contact us here to see how we can help!

Ethel

Lilianne Steckel Interior Design

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Austin with dark wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Contemporary Mountain Chalet

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

A mountain home with a nod to 12th-century French architecture. Inspired by natures muted palette with an occasional pop of blue, the color of the Colorado sky. Softer colors in more rugged, family-friendly fabrics and finishes, paired with natural elements. Photographed by: Emily Minton Redfield

Devonshire Heights

Pruett & Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Jasmine

Nicholson Companies

Spa-like bathroom with seamless glass shower enclosure and bold designer details, including black countertops, fixtures, and hardware, flat panel warm wood cabinets, and pearlescent tile flooring.

Menlo Park - Wallea

Melissa Nierman Designs

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a built-in vanity, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, marble benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, wallpaper, blue walls and a vessel sink.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 113m2

SHK Architecture & Intérieurs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Dreamwood Half Bathroom

TruKitchens

This sparkling half bathroom features a custom silver paint finish on the floating vanity and stunning glass vessel sink.
Contemporary bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Old Orchard Residence II

Jodie Rosen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Toronto with black cabinets, white tile, marble benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Kids Spaces

Massey Interiors

This bath is not quite finished but we just had to show off this handsome fella!! This will be a bathroom for 2 teen boys so they need someone to keep an "eye' on them.

The Oaks Condo

Metamorphosis Studios, LLc

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Soapstone Countertop and splashes

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

The original vanity was in good shape, so it was reused but updated with a fresh coat of paint and the addition of bun feet to give it a more furniture-like feel.

Land Park Renovation

TLN INTERIORS

Photos by: Shutter Avenue Photography
This is an example of a small 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

River North Apartment

Eva Quateman Interiors

Artfully designed power room with stylish wallpaper and a black sink.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Chicago with black cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Pamona Lake- Bathroom

Lindy Design Build

Wanting the home’s guest bathroom to feel inviting and whimsical, we dove it to create a unique balance of saturated colors and lively patterns. Playing with geometric and organic patterns- from the simple tile grid to the nature inspired wallpaper, and slapdash terrazzo flooring- this space strikes a bold kinship of forms.

ЖК Тринити

Александра Никулина

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Parker Rd Whole Home

Studio Steidley

White and black modern, geometric bathroom Photographer: Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Benchtops and Wallpaper

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.