Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass-front cabinets, matchstick tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Tropical Bathroom

TENNA Homes

Renovation to an existing bathroom implementing modern textures with tropical features.
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Tudor Renovation & Addition

Alto Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Blooming Bathroom

House of L

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and wallpaper.

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.

Modern Farmhouse

Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Upper West Side, NYC: Light, Bright Bathroom Remodel

MyHome Renovation Experts

Small bathroom remodel in an Upper West Side Manhattan apartment. Light & bright, with modern white subway tiles combined with a beautiful Italian Carrara marble basketweave polished mosaic tile floor bordered in gray. Enclosed tub with sliding glass door. Chrome fixtures.

Appartement pour location saisonnière Opéra

Fables de Murs

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Glass Tile with Contemporary Asian Influence

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, pebble tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Waypoint Freking Kitchen - Designer Mechelle Wilson

Cabinetry by Cales, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Kensington Avenue Residence, LaGrange IL

DeSitter Flooring

Stone and glass tile mosaic in frameless shower. Tile wainscot with mosaic accent band and backsplash. Stand alone shower, black cabinets, marble countertop, double vanity, white/stainless steel lighting

Cole Valley Arts & Crafts Remodel

Jeff King & Company

Designer: MODtage Design / Photographer: Paul Dyer
Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with a one-piece toilet, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile and soapstone benchtops.

Custom Dressing Room in Dormer Window Space

Art a la Carte Designs

Patricia Bean Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Smiens Whole House Northfield

College City Design Build

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a corner shower, white walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

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.

Florida

Sherri Spykerman Interiors

Subway tile wainscot accented with herringbone mosaic in guest bath of Florida beach house.
Inspiration for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and beige floor.

Hall Bathroom Makeover in New Jersey

IMPROVE or MOVE

four fixture hall bathroom makeover remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, stone tile, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Tropical Bathroom

TENNA Homes

Renovation to an existing bathroom implementing modern textures with tropical features.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

San Clemente 2

Nexus Building and Design

Photo of a 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.

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.