Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Split Rail Project

Solid Surface Specialists, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Friday and Genter Interior Design

Farm House with whimsical Lee Jofa Hunt Slonem "bunny" wallpaper Integral marble sink bowl/counter top on stand Z Gallery sconces
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops and an integrated sink.

Master Bath

Alair Homes Dallas

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Trees on the Roof

Meditch Murphey Architects

Michael Moran
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with solid surface benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a curbless shower.

Pintail Pt. Kitchen Remodel

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

House by the Lake

APK Designs LLC

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, marble, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

12mm Statuario Six+ porcelain | Tallebudgera Reno

WK STONE

Product: 12mm Statuario Six+ porcelain Stylist: Carlene Duffy Stonemason: GMG Stone Photography: Mindi Cooke
This is an example of a modern bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtops.

HEIGHTS BATHROOM

Wood Customs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtops.

West Little Rock Residence

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Interior Designer: Meridith Hamilton Ranouil, MLH Designs
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Little Rock with white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, an open shower, brown floor and vaulted.

Rushland Plantation

Barrow Building Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Widmore, Bromley

Modus Vivendi

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Kent with a freestanding tub, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mount sink.

Cadogan Court

Kristy Noble Photography

Kristy Noble Shot for Client: Katy SB Stylist: Hannah Bullivant
Photo of a transitional bathroom in London with a console sink, white tile, subway tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Cotswolds House

absolute abode design

This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Prospect Heights Townhouse

BuiltIN studio

Andrew Rugge/archphoto
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, porcelain tile and an integrated sink.

House of Light: Chevy Chase, Maryland Home inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Featured in Home & Design Magazine, this Chevy Chase home was inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen and built/designed by Anthony Wilder's team of architects and designers.

Appartement P&A

SABARTHES & LUVISON

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Marseille with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Kohler

Who says a bathroom can’t be cozy? With updated traditional style, this one’s comfortable enough to share with furry friends. Kohler Co.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Kate Gilbert Bathroom Design

EA Home Design

Large traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, glass tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Gilbert Lake

DesRosiers Architects

Jim Haefner Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Walls and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.