This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Vetrina Lofts, NY

KES Studio

Interiors by SFA Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a hot tub, a curbless shower, beige walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

LANTERN LANE TRADITIONAL

Elissa Fenster Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Saratoga Mediterranean Residence

Ryan Rosene Photography

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, green tile, stone tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Jane's Bathroom

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Yountville Farmhouse

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Located on a serene country lane in an exclusive neighborhood near the village of Yountville. This contemporary 7352 +/-sq. ft. farmhouse combines sophisticated contemporary style with time-honored sensibilities. Pool, fire-pit and bocce court. 2 acre, including a Cabernet vineyard. We designed all of the interior floor plan layout, finishes, fittings, and consulted on the exterior building finishes.

New Smyrna beach condos

Del Mar Construction

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

ADU Garage Conversion in Van Nuys

Pearl Remodeling

We converted a 34'6" x 18'6" detached garage into a legal ADU with 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette, a full bathroom, a living room, and a laundry section. The ADU has many features including; Central A/C, recessed lighting, closet space, vinyl flooring, eco-friendly windows, and more! It is the perfect size for any family members or the rent out for extra income.

Bentonville Home

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, black benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige walls, black cabinets, beige tile, porcelain tile and medium hardwood floors.

Ancaster Craftsman

K West Images, Interior and Garden Photography

Photo: ©Kelly Horkoff, K West Images www.kwestimages.com
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black and white tile, an open shower, a drop-in sink and multi-coloured walls.

Thomas Built Cabinetry

Thomas Built LLC - Custom Cabinets

Courtney Cooper Johnson
Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with white walls, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Summit Hill Craftsman

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Gulf View New Home

Winterfell Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, beige tile, travertine, soapstone benchtops and travertine floors.

Country Club Residence

Regas Interiors

photo: Woodie Williams
Small transitional bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and black benchtops.

Boone's Farm

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and brown floor.

Jane's Bathroom

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Southern Beauty

Phoebe Howard

Inspiration for a mid-sized kids bathroom in Jacksonville with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, multi-coloured walls, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Watkins Home

C Blake Homes Inc.

Mid-sized master bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Broadmoor Interior

Phinney Ridge Painting

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Bathrooms

Timber Creek Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, green tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and 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.