The upstairs guest bathroom had an accent wall covered in Thibaut wallpaper for a textured look.
Inspiration for a transitional kids bathroom in Las Vegas with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

French Flair in Winchester

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, white benchtops, black cabinets, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, an alcove shower, beige walls and a double vanity.

2016 Spring Parade Home

Clark & Co Homes

Doug Petersen Photography
Expansive country master bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Argyll Sun

Addison Grace Design

A beautiful tiled shower utilizing the "wood look" tile to create a natural and organic feel. A shower niche and bench both use the same honey coloured tile to create a cohesive look. A creamy white coloured shower floor brings together the look. The black shower fixtures add some drama to the design.

Monier Project

Executive Developers, LLC

master bath w/ soaking tub and corner shower
Large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Tower Grove Master Bath

Ladd Suydam Contracting, LLC

Ladd Suydam Contracting
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Wheaton, IL Master Bathroom

Synergy Builders Inc.

Large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Grosse Pointe Farms Master Bathroom Remodel

MainStreet Design Build

Removing the decking and built-ins left room for a free-standing tub with flanking cabinetry and open shelving. This freed up space to create his & her vanities along one side of the room and a beautiful dressing area on the opposite side.

Leland Lake House

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Classic and Bright Master Bath

Brakefield Design Collective

James Meyer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

NY Estate

A Perfect Placement

Trish Hennessey
Large transitional master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

UMBAU 3 Zimmer Wohnung in Freiburg

STUDIOPETERGAESSLER

Peter Gässler
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Hamburg with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile and a vessel sink.

La Jolla Midcentury Modern Master Bath

Savvy Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Chicago Modern Farmhouse Bathroom

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Large country master bathroom with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Pool Bath

Lauren Allyn Interiors

Pool Bath
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Austin with black cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, blue walls, white floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Islington Lonsdale Square

Inventive Designs London Ltd

Wet room shower, mosaic Fired Earth tiles on the wall and mosaic on the sloped ceiling, metro type tiles on the walls, crittal style shower panel, black taps and mixers

Sedgewood Modern Farmhouse

Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Inviting Industrial Master Bath

emma delon

This warm and inviting space has great industrial flair. We love the contrast of the black cabinets, plumbing fixtures, and accessories against the bright warm tones in the tile. Pebble tile was used as accent through the space, both in the niches in the tub and shower areas as well as for the backsplash behind the sink. The vanity is front and center when you walk into the space from the master bedroom. The framed medicine cabinets on the wall and drawers in the vanity provide great storage. The deep soaker tub, taking up pride-of-place at one end of the bathroom, is a great place to relax after a long day. A walk-in shower at the other end of the bathroom balances the space. The shower includes a rainhead and handshower for a luxurious bathing experience. The black theme is continued into the shower and around the glass panel between the toilet and shower enclosure. The shower, an open, curbless, walk-in, works well now and will be great as the family grows up and ages in place.

North Scottsdale Custom

AFT Construction

Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a mid-sized kids bathroom in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Beige Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Cabinets

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.