Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Manchester with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bold Powder Room

Marcia Moore Design

A tiny hall bath was dramatically changed from it's 1950s pink origins into a glamorous black and white statement room. A curved front, furniture-style vanity adds needed storage but doesn't crowd the space. Iridescent subway tiles change tone as the light changes. A lighted mirror alleviates the need for sconces and keeps the wall from feeling cluttered. Anne Matheis Photography

Full Remodeling for bachelorette

PARKinteriordesign

black porcelain tiles for the wall, ceiling and tub apron. chrome finish handle shower, rain shower and tub spout. big niche and floating shelves for shampoo, conditioner, etc.

CUORE ARTIGIANO

Corazzolla Arredamenti su Misura

Bagno moderno dalle linee semplici e minimal in krion
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Hoboken Townhouse Reno

Camden Grace LLC

Camden Grace LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Hyde Park Victorian

Mia Rao Design

Modern bathroom in Chicago with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, black walls, marble floors and marble.

Striking Black & White Master Bathroom

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

The strikingly beautiful master bathroom was designed with a simple black and white color palette. Our custom Cesar Italian wall hung vanities are graced with vessel sinks, round mirrors and wonderful chrome sconces. A large walk-in shower and free standing tub attends to all needs. The view through the large sliding glass door completes this space.

Ridgefield, CT Modern Farmhouse

August Interiors

A CT farmhouse gets a modern, colorful update.
This is an example of a small country bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black walls, porcelain floors, a console sink and white floor.

Custom Amtico Flooring Umbra Eclipse

Beau Monde Fine Floors Inc

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, black walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Evergreen Walk-Out Home

Jillian Lay Design

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.

Loft

Royalty Construction

Respect the Past, Celebrate the Present

Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.

David Patterson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a sliding shower screen.

Modern Bathroom

InHaus Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, glass sheet wall, black walls and concrete floors.

Cascade Woods Main Bathroom

Abby M. Interiors

Ashley Avila Photography
Small transitional kids bathroom in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, gray tile, black walls and ceramic floors.

SHAMPOO NICHES @ Shower Area

InterDesign Studio

Detail of the tiled shower wall, and precise location of the recessed shampoo niches - minimal detail with mired tile edges. Dal Tile "Kimona Silk" porcelain tile large format wall tiles. Hans Grohe chrome "Puravide" hand shower components. Photo: Jamie Snavley

Newton Home

Matt Delphenich Architectural Photography

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, black and white tile, black walls, ceramic floors and a wall-mount sink.

beverly hills residence

Burnham Design

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black walls and mosaic tile floors.

Historic Bathroom East Nashville

T. Moore Home ReDesign

Historic Home in East Nashville gets a classic black and white makeover after the March 2020 tornado. Original door, window casings, and tub were saved. Every additional element was chosen to combine the historic nature of the home and neighborhood with the homeowner's modern style.

Greenwich village Townhouse

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

The white single-sink blends perfectly with the white ceiling and multicolored walls. The bathroom is furnished with a freestanding vanity and an amazing wall-mounted mirror directly above the sink. Thanks to few furniture pieces, the bathroom looks spacious. A few elegant fixtures make the room bright, and the mirror adds shine to the interior. Pay attention to this unusual multicolored background that creates a warm and cheerful atmosphere in the bathroom. Make your own bathroom attractive, stylish, and fully functional with the best Grandeur Hills Group interior designers who are bound to know the shortest way to beauty and high style!

Open Storage Etagere

Kelle Dame Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, black walls, marble floors, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Black Walls

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.