This project involved 2 bathrooms, one in front of the other. Both needed facelifts and more space. We ended up moving the wall to the right out to give the space (see the before photos!) This is the kids' bathroom, so we amped up the graphics and fun with a bold, but classic, floor tile; a blue vanity; mixed finishes; matte black plumbing fixtures; and pops of red and yellow.

Bathroom with Penny feature tiles and patterned floor tiles

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

This beautiful bathroom is a perfect example of a modernised take on traditional. The penny round feature tiles, subway tiles and the dramatic black and white floor tiles echo a by-gone era, whilst the over all clean lines of fittings and fixtures, place this bathroom firmly in current times.

Gonzalo de Córdoba

Constanza Subijana/HS DECOR

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, an open shower, black and white tile and beige walls.

Classical Carrara marble bathroom in Oak park

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

The classical Carrera marble look in a modern layout. Hex mosaic tiles for the floor and shower pan. A hidden drain unit with tiles imbedded in it. Subway layout of 3x6 Carrera tiles with 5/8" pencil liner for the trim lines and corners. A vertical chevron style Carrera mosaic 12x12 pieces right in the center of the plumbing fixtures to act as the center piece of this bathroom. Two matching sizes his\hers shampoo niches perfectly positioned in symmetrically opposite the plumbing wall.

Home Office and Bathroom Renovation in Corinda

Clem Carpentry Pty Ltd

Modern Bathroom with White Penny Tiles
This is an example of a small modern kids bathroom in Brisbane with open cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Music Street Rehab in Gentilly Terrace & Garden, New Orleans

Avant Garde, LLC

1930's craftsman meets industrial farmhouse. AG completed this Gentilly Terrace bungalow in August 2016. Originally a quaint, 2 bed/1 bath, we added a master suite, knocked down a few walls, and brought this adorable home into the 21st century!

Summercrest - Farmhouse Powder Room

MASH habitat Interiors

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Квартира в 1-м Вражском переулке

Архитектурная мастерская Мартынова и Гатиловой

В ванной комнате выбрали плитку в форме сот, швы сделали контрастными. Единственной цветной деталью стала деревянная столешница под раковиной, для прочности ее покрыли 5 слоями лака. В душевой кабине, учитывая отсутствие ванной, мы постарались создать максимальный комфорт: встроенная акустика, гидромассажные форсунки и сиденье для отдыха. Молдинги на стенах кажутся такими же, как и в комнатах - но здесь они изготовлены из акрилового камня.

Meghan's Bathroom

Grassroots Design

JVL Photography
Inspiration for a small country bathroom in Ottawa with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors and a wall-mount sink.

Historic Renovation

Square Inch Design

photography: Josh Beeman
Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in Cincinnati with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Linda

Stylewell Home Staging + Redesign

A modern farmhouse bathroom with black and white vintage touches and marble hexagon tile.
Photo of a small country bathroom in Phoenix with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Toilet Area Includes Gold-Colored Fixtures

Gayler Design Build

The bathroom floor and shower are gorgeous marble-inspired 24 x 24 Statuario Matte porcelain tile.
Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Old Village Center Bathroom

Greystone Kitchens

This modern, one of a kind bathroom makes the best of the space small available. The shower itself features the top of the line Delta Trinsic 17 Series hand held shower and the Kohler Watertile flush mounted Rainhead as well as two niche shelves and a grab bar. The shower is set with a zero-entry, flush transition from the main bath and sports a bar drain to avoid under foot pooling with full height glass doors. Outside of the shower, the main attraction is the ultra-modern wall mounted Kohler commode with touchscreen controls and hidden tank. All of the details perfectly fit in this high-contrast but low-stress washroom, it truly is a dream of a small bathroom! Kim Lindsey Photography

Marble Wetroom Eaton Park Shower

Linear London | Kitchens, Bathrooms & Tiles

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Custom Bathrooms

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Chelsey Olafson
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Arts&Crafts Interior

Identity Design, PLLC

Photo of a small arts and crafts master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

High contrast kids bathroom

Perch Interiors Inc.

A midcentury motel print was the inspiration for the gorgeous pink wall.
Inspiration for a small midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, cement tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

MCWILLIAMS AVE - ROOM ADDITION

EV REMODELING INC.

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Cornelius Renovation

Marisa Wilson Interior Design

Fully renovated bathroom with black and white tile. Photo credit: Laura Sumrak.
Small midcentury master bathroom in Charlotte with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

Complete Interior Remodeling of Beach House & Upgrading to a Modern Design

Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a small modern kids bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Small Bathroom Design Ideas with Black and White Tile

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.