photo by scott hargis

Eclectic Bathroom - Potrery Hill project

Antonio Martins Interior Design

Photo by Drew Kelly

Custom mirrors match the cabinets

Strite Design + Remodel

Beautifully crafted and stained custom cabinetry and mirrors that will look great for many years to come. Sophisticated travertine provides tasteful contrast. Photographed by Phillip McClain.

Spanish Revival Restoration

Cynthia Bennett & Associates

This restoration and addition had the aim of preserving the original Spanish Revival style, which meant plenty of colorful tile work, and traditional custom elements. Custom tile work on the floor and shower captures period style.

GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Point Dume Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

A freestanding tub sits centered in a separate room with a stone wall niche.

Interiors of the Mill Neck Residence

Narofsky Architecture + ways2design

Interior photos by Phillip Ennis Photography.

Captiva House

K2 Design Group, Inc.

Aptos Retreat

CCS ARCHITECTURE

The family desired a setting that would be casual and rustic, and that would incorporate sustainable features to minimize the home's carbon footprint. Photographer: Paul Dyer

California Cool in the Castro-Bathroom

Mark Brand Architecture

This Castro neighborhood remodel presented the challenge of transfroming two rather ordinary, window-less bathrooms into modern spa-like rooms. We drew upon water for our inspiration to create a cool and refreshing feeling. The master bathroom tone is established by Carrera marble floors and walls of handmade glass mosaic tiles the color of water flecked with subtle streaks of dark red. A wall-hung wood vanity inspired by a piece of modernist furniture appears to float above the floor. Decorative light fixtures placed directly on the wall-to-wall mirrors bring together the tones of the wood cabinet, polished chrome plumbing fixtures and white porcelain sink. At the powder room, a backlit shoji screen in a narrow slot opposite the vanity was introduced as a lighting element, creating the impression of natural light from a window. Photos by Mark Brand.

GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Point Dume Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

A view from the bedroom into the bathroom with a freestanding tub and sinuous curves of the ceiling and flooring materials.

Bathroom Renovation Fremantle (No CLIP)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Modern Luxury with a View

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Bathroom.

A family house in Eltham

Olive Tree Home Staging

Midcentury inspired new build

Cat Dal Interiors

This new build architectural gem required a sensitive approach to balance the strong modernist language with the personal, emotive feel desired by the clients. Taking inspiration from the California MCM aesthetic, we added bold colour blocking, interesting textiles and patterns, and eclectic lighting to soften the glazing, crisp detailing and linear forms. With a focus on juxtaposition and contrast, we played with the ‘mix’; utilising a blend of new & vintage pieces, differing shapes & textures, and touches of whimsy for a lived in feel.

A luxurious and exquisite bathroom! -Marmor kombiniert mit grünem Mosaik und goldenen Accessories ist einfach spektakulär! -Lighting: Occhio -Pendant: Ebb&Flow -Mosaik: Sicis -Armatur: Nicolazzi -Waschbecken: Flaminia

Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

custom made vanity cabinet

Bend Oregon Bath Remodel

Karen Smuland Architect, LLC

Tiny bathroom remodel

Best of Gallery

Pineapple Interiors

Hastings Bathroom Remodel

Gotham Kitchen & Bath

Contemporary bathroom remodel featuring frameless shower doors, shower bench, black and white tile design, and compact vanity

Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and White Walls

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.