Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Warsaw Bathroom Renovation

Harwood Design Builders Ltd.

The narrow, small space in this Winnipeg bathroom was one of the projects biggest interior design challenges. Every element including fixtures, handles, color palette and flooring were chosen to accentuate the length of the bathroom. A narrow, elongated shower was designed so there was no need for a glass shower door. Custom built niches for shampoos and soaps, as well as a bench were installed. A unique channel drain system was designed it was all surrounded by specially selected tiles in the earth tone color palette. The end wall was constructed to allow for built in open shelving for storage and esthetic appeal. Cabinets were custom built for the narrow space and long handle pulls were chose to perpetuate the overall design.

San Clemente 2

Nexus Building and Design

Small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Left Bank Country House

Jeff Wilkinson, RA

Dormers were added throughout the second story to bring in light and add head space in the bathroom and bedrooms. New stone tile, site built vanity with soapstone counter, restored antique tub. photo by Michael Gabor

Artisan Blue Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Guest Bathroom has a small footprint and the shower was claustrophobic in size. We could not enlarge the bathroom, so we made changes that made it feel more open. By cutting down the shower wall and installing a glass panel, the shower now has a more open feeling. Through the glass panel you are able to see the pretty artisan blue tiles that coordinate with the penny round floor tiles. The vanity was only 18” deep, which restricted our sink options. We chose a natural soapstone countertop with a Corian oval sink. Rich walnut wood cabinetry, polished nickel plumbing and light fixtures add sparkle to the space.

Japanese Inspired Marsh Front Home

Covenant LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, orange walls, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

The Lodge

JPStyles

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, brown walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

nora's meadow | edgartown

sullivan + associates architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Green Hills Complete Renovation

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

This is the spare/guest bath upstairs that serves the theater guests, as well as, any overnight guests in the spare bedroom. Keeping with the rustic theme, USI combined wood, metal and porcelain elements to refresh this space.

Modern Waterfront

Rachel Pohlner for Jenkins Baer

Guest bathroom in modern waterfront home
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Farmhouse

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Arrowhead Farmhouse

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

With expansive fields and beautiful farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling windows from the kitchen and sitting area. Originally constructed in the late 1700’s, the main house is connected to the barn by a new addition, housing a master bedroom suite and new two-car garage with carriage doors. We kept and restored all of the home’s existing historic single-pane windows, which complement its historic character. On the exterior, a combination of shingles and clapboard siding were continued from the barn and through the new addition.

Bathrooms

Pureform Design/Build, LLC

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Guest Bathroom Shower | Complete Remodel | Sherman Oaks

Pure Builders Inc.

This shower with black and white marble floor tile is accented with gold brushed hardware, creating a timeless and classic design.
Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Rancho Cucamonga Bathroom Remodel

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Ridgemont Residence

Hsu McCullough

Guest Bathroom. Photo by Clark Dugger
This is an example of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, yellow floor and a hinged shower door.

Rancho Cucamonga Bathroom Remodel

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Modern Baths

Nathan Alan Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Unexpected Kitchen Reno

Refined House, LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Beach Home

Architectural Builders of Hampstead, Inc.

Large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

3/4 Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops

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.