Large traditional master bathroom in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, soapstone benchtops and beige floor.

Transitional Sleek Style Home

Kristin von Zweck, Architect

Photo of a bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bathroom TV Mirror

Audio-Video Solutions, Inc.

80" wide custom bathroom mirror, with a 42" hidden TV. Hard to get a good picture with all the reflections in the room, but it looks awesome.
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

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.

Net Zero Energy Home

Rezac Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Omaha with white cabinets, gray tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, a drop-in tub, marble floors, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

Timber Creek Construction

Inspiration for 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.

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.

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.

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.

Woodstock Artist Home Staging

User

This is an example of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in New York with a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Revitalized Retro Bath

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

His & her bathroom vanity with Farrow & Ball Silvergate wallpaper, antique light pendants, black & white soapstone countertop, and white cabinetry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Denver Historic Home Kitchen and Master Bathroom Remodel

Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design LLC

Hot Shot Pros
Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and black and white tile.

Boca Raton FL - The Polo Club, NEW!

House Styling & Staging

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

nora's meadow | edgartown

sullivan + associates architects

This is an example of 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.

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.

Sherman Oaks New Construction

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom of the modern home construction in Sherman Oaks which included the installation of bathroom mirror, white finished cabinets and shelves, tiled bathroom flooring, bathroom door, sink and faucet, soapstone countertop and white wall painting.

Modern Stylish Bathroom

Tomrose Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Weaverville New Construction

Duinkerken Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Smith Remodel - Guest Suite

KJM Design Studio

View into the guest suite bath anteroom - designed to recall guest bath layouts in hotels with the closet to the right, and sink/mirror on the left. Through the background door lies the shower/toilet room. Custom-designed stained glass window.

Silestone Countertops

Nonn's

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone 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.