Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, cement tile, cement tiles, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, blue benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

New Forest Country House

User

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Chelsea Townhouse

Nicky Percival Limited

Grey porcelain tiles and glass mosaics, marble vanity top, white ceramic sinks with black brassware, glass shelves, wall mirrors and contemporary lighting

EUROPE

LORRAINE COLSON | Architecte d'Intérieur

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, blue floor and blue benchtops.

Belmont Blue Bahia Bathroom

Such Home Enhancements, Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

North Scottsdale Custom

AFT Construction

Roehner + Ryan
This is an example of a mid-sized kids bathroom in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

MB5 Architettura

Large contemporary master bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, red floor, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Park City Showcase Home - Promontory

User

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, beige walls and blue benchtops.

Windover Road

Bonura Building Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, a hinged shower door, white floor and blue benchtops.

Custom Home

The Design Build Team

Large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, white floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Blue Beauty Bath

Transitions Designs

The gorgeous blue custom cabinetry topped with unique Quartz countertops make an impressive first impression in this primary bath. The two person shower, equipped with a steam unit allow for relaxing after a long day while the beautiful soaking tub creates the perfect space for winding down. Specialty storage abounds and the custom make up area provides useful storage and even a lighted mirror. Each sink has a light & bright wall sconce with custom cutouts into the massive mirror. There's another full length dressing mirror near the make up table. The showstopper may be the gorgeous custom built chandelier in the center of this incredible space!

Blue Beauty Bath

Transitions Designs

Aptos Costal Craftsman Custom Remodel

Phillip Price Construction

This beautiful Coastal Craftsman style remodeled home was built featuring high ceilings, knotty alder stained custom cabinet craftsmanship, granite counter tops, stone and wood floor coverings and modern finishes

Raise the Roof: Guest Bathroom

Tamara Day Design

Bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, blue benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

North Scottsdale Custom

AFT Construction

Roehner + Ryan
Design ideas for a mid-sized kids bathroom in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Colorful Collaborations

Fresh Air Designs, Inc.

This guest bath is a perfect blend of natural stones and colors. This beautiful maroon mosaic tile adds a pop of color and design to this otherwise neutral bathroom. The white flat-panel cabinets are topped by a spectacular blue granite that subtly pulls out more color around the room. All the hardware in this bath is polished chrome that accent the natural tones of this space.

Chelsea Townhouse

Nicky Percival Limited

Grey porcelain tiles and glass mosaics, marble vanity top, white ceramic sinks with black brassware, glass shelves, wall mirrors and contemporary lighting

lani ebisu

User

Photo of a mediterranean master bathroom in Tokyo with open cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Manhattan Beach Master

Linda Wisch Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Promontory House

PJ BUILDERS

Darryl Dobson
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub and Blue 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.