Designed by Drummonds' Bathroom Design Service, this townhouse bathroom has a sophisticated urban edge. Our classic bathroom ware is beautifully set within a simple, modern interior, putting all the design focus onto the gleaming brass, marble and china. The pieces chosen are all on a grand scale; underlining the luxury of having a large bathroom with space for dramatic pieces such as the spectacular double china vanity basin and our Serpentine bath tub. The uncluttered simplicity of this scheme also highlights the beauty of the chosen materials and the extraordinary quality of their manufacture. Made using traditional processes such as lost wax casting, the design combines the spirit of classic bathroom ware with a look which is very much at home in contemporary interiors.

Vintage Black and White Bathroom

Builder Boy

This black-and-white powder room is a contrast of old and new as well as a lesson in spending priorities. It features a refurbished pedestal sink with a painted black background all set off by inexpensive subway tile.

The Recycled House - Bedford, WA

Etica Studio

Inspiration for a victorian bathroom in Perth with a claw-foot tub, white tile, black walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured floor and open cabinets.

Aurora, IL Master Bath with French flair

Drury Design

This master bath fulfills the homeowner's desire for a classic Parisian retreat. A classic black and white checkerboard floor compliments the pearl white inset cabinets, Carrara marble counter-tops, and black painted walls. Antique mirrors provide a unique focal point upon entering the room.

Ursulines Apartment

Logan Killen Interiors

Sara Essex Bradley
Photo of a traditional bathroom in New Orleans with a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, multi-coloured tile, black walls and a shower curtain.

Traditional Bathroom

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Houston with marble benchtops, subway tile, a shower/bathtub combo, a console sink, mosaic tile floors, an alcove tub, black walls and black and white tile.

Macon Street Townhouse - Bathroom

Jane Kim Architect

Guest bathroom, with dark and light contrast. Photo Credit: Alan Tansey
Design ideas for a small victorian 3/4 bathroom in New York with a claw-foot tub, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a two-piece toilet, a shower/bathtub combo, black floor and a shower curtain.

CHANEL INSPIRED BATHROOM Nicholas Rosaci Interiors

Nicholas Rosaci Interiors

Designed By Nicholas Rosaci Interiors. Photography By Arnal Photography. www.arnalpix.com Custom glass doors from www.doorsandmore.ca are on a roller system ensuring a smooth and effortless glide while keeping the room open and allowing light to filter into the shower easily.

London

Godrich Interiors

Photo of a traditional bathroom in London with a pedestal sink, black walls and light hardwood floors.

Luxe West Hollywood Residence

Philip Nimmo Design

Photo by Hans Fonk
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile and black walls.

B Street, Petaluma

Tyler Chartier Architectural Photography

Tyler W Chartier
Design ideas for a victorian bathroom in San Francisco with a claw-foot tub, black walls, a pedestal sink and a shower curtain.

La salle de bain de luxe

Jessica Locas Design

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, green tile, black walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.

Charmean Neithart Interiors

This master bathroom was fully remodeled with walnut paneled walls. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, black walls and mosaic tile floors.

A Single`s Apartment

Dom-Art

Traditional master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, black tile, black walls and black floor.

Issaquah Traditional

RW Anderson Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Luxurious Baths

Peter Salerno Inc

Peter Rymwid
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, a corner shower, black tile and black walls.

Edwardian Industrial

HSH Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, stone tile, black walls, marble floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Classic black and white Master Bath Retreat

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Rick Lee Photo
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Art Deco Bathroom

Burrow & Nest

In keeping with the age of the house, circa 1920, an art deco inspired bathroom was installed in classic black and white. Brass and black fixtures add warmth, as does the metallic ceiling. Reeded glass accents are another nod to the era, as is the hex marble floor. A custom bench and niche were installed, working around the old bones of the house. A new window was installed, widening the view, but high enough to provide privacy. Board and batten provide interest and texture to the bold black walls.

Bathrooms

Kohler

Elegant take on a modern bathroom featuring Kohler Purist faucets with Reve sinks and bath tub.
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with a pedestal sink, a freestanding tub, white tile, wood-look tile, black walls and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Walls

If you’re looking for traditional 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 Traditional 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.