Architect: Mary Brewster, Brewster Thornton Group
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Surfers End Master Bath

Richard Bubnowski Design LLC

Surfers End Master Bath Paul S. Bartholomew Photography, Inc.
Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige tile, stone slab, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink, white walls, travertine floors, a double shower and beige floor.

Holz. Stein. Haus.

BRÜNING INTERIORS

Ein Bad zum Ruhe finden. Hier drängt sich nichts auf, alles ist harmonisch aufeinander abgestimmt.
This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Oakley Home Builders

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a pedestal sink and limestone benchtops.

Amherst

User

Large mediterranean master bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Casa Carruba

ARCH.0

Small contemporary master bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and wood walls.

Gateway Contemporary

Archetype Design Studio, LLC

Massery Photography, Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass sheet wall, limestone floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and green walls.

Spa Bathroom Vanity

Rejoy Interiors, Inc.

Warm wood tones, honed limestone, and dark bronze finishes create a tranquil area to get ready for the day. The cabinet door style is a nod to the craftsman architecture of the home. Design by Rejoy Interiors, Inc. Photographed by Barbara White Photography

Bondi Bathroom

Caracalla Design and Renovation

A clean white modern classic style bathroom with wall to wall floating stone bench top. Thick limestone bench tops with light beige tones and textured features. Wall hung vanity cabinets with all doors, drawers and dress panels made from solid surface. Subtle detailed anodised aluminium u channel around windows and doors.

Moab Majesty

Uhrich Design

Matthew Millman Photography
Large contemporary master bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and limestone benchtops.

2010 Award Winning Bathroom

Peter Salerno Inc

Peter Rymid
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

3 Chambord - The Dominion

K. Miller Interiors

Photo of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Austin with a drop-in tub, yellow walls, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, mosaic tile, limestone floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Stone and terrazzo bathroom

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

A rickety 1960s beach shack occupied this sandy site close to Diamond Bay on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The sophisticated and well-travelled owners sought to retain its relaxed midcentury holiday house feel whilst extending and renovating both levels to a more appropriate level of comfort and elegance for them.

Gorgeous Upgraded Kitchen, Bathrooms, & Basement

Hayberg Restoration Network

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Outside Inside House

Neil Cownie Architect Pty Ltd

A soft subtle feel to the guest bathroom with the same stone used to the floor and walls to visually simplify the room. A warm coloured solid timber cupboard front adds further warmth to the bathroom. Mosaic tiles below the mirror fronted cupboards add detail. Photo by Angelita Bonetti.

Spanish Peaks

Abby Hetherington Interiors

Audrey Hall
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

Suburban Transformation

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Master Bathroom with individual vanities, private wc, and open tub and shower. Photo by Katie Basil Photography
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, beige floor, a hinged shower door and laminate floors.

Madison Park Bathroom Remodel

Mount Baker Remodeling

A complete bathroom remodel featuring extensive tile & stone work, full-comfort plumbing fixtures including spa tub and spacious shower with stone bench, custom sliding door, and double vanity with stone top.

FOREST HILL HOUSE

Fiume Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Stanford Wood Lodge

Absolute Architecture

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.
Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Berkshire with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops and a two-piece toilet.

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