Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Luxurious En-Suite

Reflections | Studio

Recently completed by Reflections Studio, this bathroom uses Burgbad furniture from Germany, the basin is unique with the hidden waste system that makes it appear seamless. Large format wall tiling was used to create a feeling of more space in the small en-suite (a key design principle for smaller rooms) with a earth tone charcoal grey complimented with a feature hand cut mosaic backwall featuring glass and mirror elements.

700 PEARL

Kari Whitman Interiors

Inspiration for an industrial bathroom in Denver with a two-piece toilet, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mount sink.

Harlem Residence Master Bath

Mabbott Seidel Architecture

A cookie cutter developer three bedroom duplex was transformed into a four bedroom family friendly home complete with fine details and custom millwork. A home office, artist studio and even a full laundry room were added through a better use of space. Additionally, transoms were added to improve light and air circulation. Photo by Ofer Wolberger

Sunset Strip Sanctuary

Studio Palomino

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door and a floating vanity.

Trilogy House

Mark Hardy

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Hampshire with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, marble, black walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point

Moss Yaw Design studio

green wall tile from heath ceramics complements custom terrazzo flooring from concrete collaborative
Small beach style bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a corner shower and a sliding shower screen.

Trending Bathroom Designs Part 2

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Exposed piping is coming back in a big way. Give your bathroom a modern industrial feel with this trending look!
Industrial 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with black tile, cement tile, black walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink and black floor.

Attic Kitchen and Bath Renovation

Belle Ville Design Build

Small mediterranean master bathroom in Bridgeport with a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink and brown floor.

Bathroom Hengelo

ijzersterk interieurontwerp

Tiles from Maroc on the floor. photo:Christa Kuipers
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Amsterdam with blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a wall-mount sink.

Vautier St Elwood Home Master Ensuite - 2015

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Photographed by Tom Roe
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, an open shower, brown benchtops and white walls.

London NW1

My Interior Stylist Ltd

Contemporary clean lines, fused with the original features of an Edwardian home. No tiles were used in this bathroom, only glass, RAL colour matched to the wall paint. Floorboards stained to match the rest of the house, with a waterproof lining underneath. Photo: Carole Poirot

Windsor

Daniel Ash Architects

Richard Whitbread
Contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with a wall-mount sink, an open shower, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors and an open shower.

Park Ave Addition/Remodel

Jensen Design

Megelaine Images
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Indianapolis with a wall-mount sink, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, black tile, stone tile, beige walls and travertine floors.

Tracie Ellis' Home

Sharyn Cairns

Sharyn Cairns
Midcentury bathroom in Melbourne with a wall-mount sink, an open shower, gray tile and an open shower.

Luxury En-Suite - Fulham

KALLUMS Bathrooms

Large contemporary master bathroom in London with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops and a double vanity.

OXFORD

Interior Particulier

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, a wall-mount sink, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, concrete benchtops, black floor, medium wood cabinets, gray tile and porcelain floors.

Kennington, Apartment

Mustard House Design

The basement bathroom took its cues from the black industrial rainwater pipe running across the ceiling. The bathroom was built into the basement of an ex-school boiler room so the client wanted to maintain the industrial feel the area once had.

Boys' Bathroom

The Sky is the Limit Design

Jo Ann Richards
Contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with stone tile and a wall-mount sink.

Deco Seaside Apartment

Nicky Percival Limited

Compact shower room with terrazzo tiles, builting storage, cement basin, black brassware mirrored cabinets
Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Sussex with orange cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, orange benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Black Bathroom Design Ideas with a Wall-mount Sink

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.