First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Edenforest Road Whole House Remodel

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Manhattan, NY - Bathroom

Taconic Remodeling Corp.

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Wiri Guest Bathroom

Celia Visser Design Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Auckland with white cabinets, a corner shower, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and a wall-mount toilet.

Sumerfield

CM Fresh Perspectives

Downstairs bathroom black walls, white subway tile, black and white hexagon floor
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Los Altos Hills, CA - Taaffe Rd. II

M. Designs Architects

A steam shower and sauna next to the pool area. the ultimate spa experience in the comfort of one's home
Expansive modern bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, with a sauna, a wall-mount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Rénovation d'un appartement très Haussmannien dans le 12ème 100m2

Boclaud Architecture

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Contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, black walls, an integrated sink, black floor and white benchtops.

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Grant Studio

Photo of a modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black walls, a drop-in sink, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Ultra-Modern 3-Story

Owen Homes LLC

Large modern master wet room bathroom in Kansas City with white cabinets, black tile, black walls, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a drop-in tub.

Soffit Saga: Owner's Ensuite

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a master bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Best of Gallery

Pineapple Interiors

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Oaklawn

B. Burns Designs

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black walls, an undermount sink, black floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and wallpaper.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement - 55m2

Laurence Boudet Décoration

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, black walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Royal Oak Bungalow Bathroom

Renovation By Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

La salle de bain de luxe

Jessica Locas Design

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, green tile, black walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

REMODEL-Master Bath-Richardson

Megan Bailey Interiors

In this master bath remodel, we reconfigured the entire space, the tub and vanity stayed in the same locations but we removed 2 small closets and created one large one. The shower is now where one closet was located. We really wanted this space to feel like you were walking into a spa and be able to enjoy the peace and quite in the darkness with candles! These clients were incredibly happy with the finished space!

Kitchen, Master Bath, and Guest Bath Remodel in Indianapolis

T. Morgan Construction, Inc.

The master bath and guest bath were also remodeled in this project. This textured grey subway tile was used in both. The guest bath features a tub-shower combination with a glass side-panel to help give the room a bigger, more open feel than the wall that was originally there. The master shower features sliding glass doors and a fold down seat, as well as trendy black shiplap. All and all, both bathroom remodels added an element of luxury and relaxation to the home.

Bathroom with Black Tile Feature Wall

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

This contemporary style bathroom boasts a generous wet area style open bath and shower area. The black tiles add drama and focus, and assist in reducing the tunnel effect of the room's design. The white wall tiles help to widen the room, whilst the 'greige' of the floor tiles softens the look. The warm timber colour of the vanity. black tapware, and vessel basin add touches of luxury.

The Devins Ridge Remodel: The Moody Bathroom

Mavella Home

This moody bathroom features a black paneled wall with a minimal white oak shaker vanity. Its simplicity is offset with the patterned marble mosaic floors. We removed the bathtub and added a classic, white subway tile with a niche and glass door. The brass hardware adds contrast and rattan is incorporated for warmth.

Northwestern

Studio Fain

This master bathroom is a great example of expert space planning. By moving the entry to the center, we had just enough room to have a double vanity on one side and a makeup vanity on the left. The bath tub is a lovely focal point in the large wet area. The dark floor and accent walls create drama, depth and a rich mood. We couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Walls and White 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.