Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Diego with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, multi-coloured tile, yellow walls, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Custom Home in Oak Grove,

Wilson Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom Cabinetry and Counter tops

Kitchen Bath Mart

Modern Bathroom
This is an example of a modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, glass sheet wall, beige walls, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Transitional Master Bathroom

Andrea White Design, L.L.C.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls and porcelain floors.

Charlotte Full Renovation

Paul Davis Restoration of Charlotte

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Master Bedroom & Bathroom Suite

Dan and John Life

Jo Bridges Photography
Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Downtown Paso Robles

Odenwald Construction Company

White glazed cabinets
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in San Luis Obispo with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Ambiance CHARMANTE - Salle de Bain

Fanny BON intérieurs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master wet room bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Primary Bathroom Renovation

park21 design

This was a really fun project. We used soothing blues, grays and greens to transform this outdated bathroom. The shower was moved from the center of the bath and visible from the primary bedroom over to the side which was the preferred location of the client. We moved the tub as well.The stone for the countertop is natural and stunning and serves as a waterfall on either end of the floating cabinets as well as into the shower. We also used it for the shower seat as a waterfall into the shower from the tub and tub deck. The shower tile was subdued to allow the naturalstone be the star of the show. We were thoughtful with the placement of the knobs in the shower so that the client can turn the water on and off without getting wet in the process. The beautiful tones of the blues, grays, and greens reads modern without being cold.

Monarch Point

McRae Lambert Dunn

Darleen Halaby
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Terrazzo Tranquility

Harris K & Company.

Experience tranquility in our Terrazzo Tranquil bath—where modern minimalism meets serene sophistication. Crafted for a customer seeking calm and elegance, this space seamlessly blends terrazzo with black fixtures, embodying a contemporary, understated aesthetic. The result is a timeless sanctuary, combining clean lines and modern appliances to create a haven of serenity.

Bathroom Remodel in McLean, VA

Ideal Construction & Remodeling

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Thomas Project

Home Style Improvement

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Baltimore with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Lynass Master Bathroom

Prestige Contractors, Inc.

Full master suite remodel. Changed the entire floorpan of this space by moving walls and all the bathroom components. We changed a bedroom into a closet and enlarged the master bathroom. Added a heated floor, bidet toilet, walk in shower, soaking tub and a custom made (By the homeowner) double vanity that was a dresser before.

Prestwick

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Past Projects

K4 Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Western Avenue

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Warehouse District Ensuite

Technique Construction

Launa Koch
Inspiration for a large eclectic master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Bathrooms

Timber Creek Construction

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.

Lynass Master Bathroom

Prestige Contractors, Inc.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub 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.