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.

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.

Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.

Charmean Neithart Interiors

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

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.

Wolf St. Master Bathroom

Komita Design LLC

Rebecca McAlpin Photography www.rebeccamcalpin.com Calfayan Construction www.calfayan.com
This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with mosaic tile floors, a console sink, white tile, subway tile, black walls and multi-coloured floor.

Kohler Products

Engineering & Equipment Company

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Tadelakt Modern

Alain - The Artisan Painter

Tadelakt is a bright, waterproof lime plaster which can be used on the inside of buildings and on the outside. It is the traditional coating of the palaces, hammams and bathrooms of the riads in Morocco. Its traditional application includes being polished with a river stone and treated with a soft soap to acquire its final appearance and water resistance. Tadelakt has a luxurious, soft aspect with undulations due to the work of the artisans who finish it in certain installations. Tadelakt is suitable for making bathtubs, showers, flooring and washbasins and confers great decorative capacities.

Traditional Bathroom

Judith Balis Interiors

This is my girls' bathroom. I love the dark charcoal walls with all the bright white. The floor tiles were inexpensive stock tiles from one of the big box home improvement stores, and the cabinet was designed by me and built by my carpenter.

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.

London

Godrich Interiors

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

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.

Park Hill Master Bath

Alter Design Build

Small traditional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Harpenden North, Hertfordshire

Elanna Le Roux Interior Design

Attic Bathroom with a free standing bath within a black bathroom scheme.
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Hertfordshire with a freestanding tub, black and white tile, black walls and multi-coloured floor.

The fungi bathroom

Jessica Locas Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Montreal with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, wood and planked wall panelling.

Small Kohler Bathroom

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone

We packed as much as we could into this small bathroom, loading it with all of the latest and greatest in bathroom technology. Outlets are hidden in the medicine cabinet and vanity, and the toilet features a bidet toilet seat with remote control. The tub features Kohler’s VibrAcoustic technology, which uses sound waves to relax your muscles. The room is heated through the floors with electric radiant heat from WarmUp, and the walls feature Barbara Barry tile from Ann Sacks. Susan Fisher Plotner, FISHER PHOTOGRAPHY

The Miriam: Historical Governor's Mansion

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

The historical Pemberton Heights home of Texas Governors Ma (Miriam) and Pa (James) Ferguson, built in 1910, is carefully restored to its original state. Collaboration with Joel Mozersky Design

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Birdhouse Design Studio

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Omaha with subway tile, black walls and black and white tile.

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.

Bridgeport Addition

James Montana Custom Home Design

Dark tones contrast with bright trim in this master suite addition. The bathroom boasts an infinity shower and soaker tub, along with subway tile accents.

Kohler Clawfoot

Kelle Dame Interiors

Traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, black walls, marble floors, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

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.