Photo of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

No Place Like Home Airbnb

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Karen an ed's new Bathroom

User

Ryan Pietrusinski
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and beige floor.

Iron Ridge Woods

Noyes Development

HBA Portland Photo Credit
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Colorful Meditation

Inspired Spaces, Inc.

MGilardoni Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige walls, ceramic floors, tile benchtops, pink tile and ceramic tile.

Retro Pink Bathroom

Reclaimed Home

Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, a corner tub, a two-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, pink walls and mosaic tile floors.

Residential Home Project in California

Reinhardt Bros Marble

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls and pebble tile floors.

Robert J Erdmann Design, LLC

Farmhouse Knotty Alder Cabinetry + Cedar Beams
Country bathroom in Chicago with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, white tile and recessed-panel cabinets.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ

design by Pulp Design Studios | http://pulpdesignstudios.com/  photo by Kevin Dotolo | http://kevindotolo.com/

Tropical Bathroom in Horsham, West Sussex

Alexander Kitchens

Tropical Bathroom in Horsham, West Sussex Sparkling brushed-brass elements, soothing tones and patterned topical accent tiling combine in this calming bathroom design. The Brief This local Horsham client required our assistance refreshing their bathroom, with the aim of creating a spacious and soothing design. Relaxing natural tones and design elements were favoured from initial conversations, whilst designer Martin was also to create a spacious layout incorporating present-day design components. Design Elements From early project conversations this tropical tile choice was favoured and has been incorporated as an accent around storage niches. The tropical tile choice combines perfectly with this neutral wall tile, used to add a soft calming aesthetic to the design. To add further natural elements designer Martin has included a porcelain wood-effect floor tile that is also installed within the walk-in shower area. The new layout Martin has created includes a vast walk-in shower area at one end of the bathroom, with storage and sanitaryware at the adjacent end. The spacious walk-in shower contributes towards the spacious feel and aesthetic, and the usability of this space is enhanced with a storage niche which runs wall-to-wall within the shower area. Small downlights have been installed into this niche to add useful and ambient lighting. Throughout this space brushed-brass inclusions have been incorporated to add a glitzy element to the design. Special Inclusions With plentiful storage an important element of the design, two furniture units have been included which also work well with the theme of the project. The first is a two drawer wall hung unit, which has been chosen in a walnut finish to match natural elements within the design. This unit is equipped with brushed-brass handleware, and atop, a brushed-brass basin mixer from Aqualla has also been installed. The second unit included is a mirrored wall cabinet from HiB, which adds useful mirrored space to the design, but also fantastic ambient lighting. This cabinet is equipped with demisting technology to ensure the mirrored area can be used at all times. Project Highlight The sparkling brushed-brass accents are one of the most eye-catching elements of this design. A full array of brassware from Aqualla’s Kyloe collection has been used for this project, which is equipped with a subtle knurled finish. The End Result The result of this project is a renovation that achieves all elements of the initial project brief, with a remarkable design. A tropical tile choice and brushed-brass elements are some of the stand-out features of this project which this client can will enjoy for many years. If you are thinking about a bathroom update, discover how our expert designers and award-winning installation team can transform your property. Request your free design appointment in showroom or online today.

Bathroom Brilliance

Mom's Design Build

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Our Work

United Quality Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Backsplash

Chambers Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Portland with gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Bathroom with Matchstick Tile

Hilman Construction

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

The Olympia, Hood River OR

Curtis Homes

Gorge-Us Photography
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Kids Bathroom Revamp

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Kids bathroom update. Kept existing vanity. Used large porcelain tile for new countertop to reduce grout lines. New sink. Grey subway tile shower and new fixtures. Luxury vinyl tile flooring.

Stunning Addition/Remodel - Deerfield MA

Aging In Place Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, red floor and an open shower.

Austin/Barton Hills Contemporary Bath

Montebella Homes, Inc.

Photographer: Charles Quinn
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Central CA Coast Custom Homes

Pius Construction Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Other with a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile and white walls.

United Home - つながる家

Yoko Saito

浴室は寝室のある1階に設置。この場所は寝室からのアクセスのみで家族しか使わないため、一つの空間にトイレ、洗面、洗濯機を入れて小さい空間を有効に使った。床はタイルで足触りも良く、洗面前はモザイクタイルのアクセントを入れた。 Takahashi Photo Studio
Photo of a small country master bathroom in Tokyo with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, cork floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and beige floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Tile 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.