Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Manchester with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

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Savona Tile

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops and beige floor.

Prestwick

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

This is an example of 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.

Vermont South Mildara St Main Bathroom

Simply Bathroom Solutions

Kapa Photograpghy
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and soapstone benchtops.

Master Bathrooms

The Viking Craftsman, Inc

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Merideth Home

C Blake Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Arts and Crafts Movement Stained Glass

Lynette Richards Stained Glass

This stained glass window made of 24 individual panes is installed into reclaimed wooden frames, and separates the master bathroom from a breezeway in this renovated Arts and Crafts style house.

Miller Suite

DMC Home Improvement

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

SoCal Remodel

julie9317

Mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Soapstone

Granite Countertops of Utah LLC

Soapstone counter top in master bath with splash and under mount vitreous china sinks. PA soapstone from Dorado Soapstone in Denver. Job is in Lindon, UT

Poppy Avenue

V.I.Photography & Design

Vincent Ivicevic
Design ideas for a master bathroom in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Exquisite Master Bath Remodel

Lambert Construction and Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

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Boniface + Associates

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and a drop-in tub.

Telgenhoff Residence

CLT Design/Build Inc.

The Telgenhoff Residence uses a complex blend of material, texture and color to create a architectural design that reflects the Northwest Lifestyle. This project was completely designed and constructed by Craig L. Telgenhoff.

433 Halsted

TCAI, LLC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and soapstone benchtops.

Merideth Home

C Blake Homes Inc.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Exquisite Master Bath Remodel

Lambert Construction and Design

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

Latern Project

Sarisand Tile

Design ideas for a mid-sized country bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and soapstone benchtops.

Alexandria Transitional Master Bath

Brian J. McGarry Interiors

Here we can really see the great "Wasabi" granite countertop. Note that we used a coordinating finish from Lutron for the outlet covers. The faucets are from Hansgrohe. With the redesign we added a very useful four drawer base with full extension glide drawers. Photos by Brian J. McGarry

Goodwin Residence

Tomlinson Designs

Master Bathroom
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

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.