Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Azalea Lakehouse

Elizabeth Eason Architecture LLC

Bruce Cole Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Badezimmer

This is an example of a large contemporary bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige walls, an integrated sink, beige tile, stone tile, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Audet - Master Bathroom

Horizon Construction & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Alameda bath remodel

Sharon Hocking INTERIOR DESIGN

Alameda bathroom remodel Sally Painter Photography
Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Wauwatosa Bathroom Red Arrowba

Story Hill Renovations LLC

This is a second floor main bathroom in a 1920's Wauwatosa Tudor. The floor is a basket weave marble, the hardware finish is oil rubbed bronze. The plumbing fixtures are from Kohler. Phots by Mike Kaskel.

East/West Bathroom

Designward Inc.

Bill Dean Photography Windowless Bathroom. Custom teak cabinetry and tambor. Drop in tub. Custom shoji with backlighting. Travertine tile floor and walls

Modern Full Home Renovation

LB Interior Design Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel in Watchung, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Close up of a shower fixture
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Maverick Terrace

Dichotomy Interiors

megan oldenburger
Midcentury bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, pebble tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Tudor Revival Estate

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Steven Dewall
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Glass Tile Fixtures

ELEMENTS

Large traditional master bathroom in Dallas with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Millcreek House

Effect Home Builders Ltd.

Merle Prosofsky
Large contemporary master bathroom in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, an integrated sink, a one-piece toilet, a sliding shower screen, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops and grey floor.

My Work

HELT

Modern Master Bathroom Addition
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, slate floors and solid surface benchtops.

Casey Key Sarasota Beachfront LEED Platinum Home

Ellis Consulting Group Inc.

G. Pollux
Large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Misty Hill

Q Construction Solutions

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Sunnyside

Trumbull Architects

Master bath tucked within dormer windows. Custom designed vanity with a Shaker influence Ashley Studio
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in New York with a drop-in tub, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Master Bathroom Beach Retreat in Gurnee, IL

Insignia Kitchen

This client wanted a beach retreat inspired bathroom to make them feel like they were on the beach every time they walked into the bathroom! Beautiful Grabill beaded inset cabinetry in Dovetail paint color. Photography by Mike Kaskel

Marvelous Marble

New Vision Projects Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Frameless glass door on tub 2, Vancouver Shower Glass Professionals

VanGo Shower Glass

Photos & glasswork by VanGO Shower Glass
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile and stone tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub and Solid Surface 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.