Photographer by the designer, Pete Sandfort. Reclaimed Oak cabinets support the Soapstone counter tops. The fixtures are Weathered Brass and the brick is an inexpensive thin brick product. The floor is a porcelain wood plank.

Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, brick floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

RJZ Home Improvements, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

New Construction Home

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom of the new home construction which included installation of bathtub, glass shower door, marbled walls and marbled flooring.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Revival

Monical Design

This is one of my all time favorite bathrooms because of the clean lines and relaxing color palette. We found this beautiful irradescent back splash tile that we ran vertically in a square area between the corner tall cabinet and the open area to the right of the vanity. I love to run a mirror from countertop to ceiling to create an illusion of height. By using a permanent mirror we saved money on back splash tile but create the look of a wall of glass tile. The counter top is raw soapstone that we loved the concrete appearance of and did not want to oil it and lose the grey industrial finish. We also used large drawers in the floating vanity cabinet for a large amount of storage for any bathroom items. The floating tall cabinet has adjustable shelves and square doors. None of the cabinetry touches any of the perpendicular walls or flooring which made it easy to install and fit.

La Cañada Timeless California Ranch

JTID Inc.

An alcove features a makeup counter lit by a skylight. A toilet room which can be closed with a pocket door is adjacent to it.
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Watkins Home

C Blake Homes Inc.

Mid-sized master bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. Project involved expanding the space to almost three times the original square footage, which resulted in the attractive exterior rock wall becoming a feature interior wall in the bathroom, accenting the stunning copper soaking bathtub. A two tone brick floor in a herringbone pattern compliments the variations of color on the interior rock and log walls. A large picture window near the copper bathtub allows for an unrestricted view to the farmland. The walk in shower walls are porcelain tiles and the floor and seat in the shower are finished with tumbled glass mosaic penny tile. His and hers vanities feature soapstone counters and open shelving for storage. Concrete framed mirrors are set above each vanity and the hand blown glass and concrete pendants compliment one another. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB

Tarrytown #7

SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC.

Rachel Kay
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a bidet, cement tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Waccabuc Renovation

Gerety Building and Restoration

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, black and white tile, stone tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and black benchtops.

Under The Boardwalk

Morrison Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a freestanding tub and marble.

Brooklyn Brownstone

SA-DA Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Mediterranean

Integrity Luxury Homes

Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, beige walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Carpet One | Tile

Carpet Corner Carpet One Floor & Home

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink and soapstone benchtops.

Spa Bath

House of L

A master bath gets reinvented into a luxurious spa-like retreat in tranquil shades of aqua blue, crisp whites and rich bittersweet chocolate browns. A mix of materials including glass tiles, smooth riverstone rocks, honed granite and practical porcelain create a great textural palette that is soothing and inviting. The symmetrical vanities were anchored on the wall to make the floorplan feel more open and the clever use of space under the sink maximizes cabinet space. Oversize La Cava vessels perfectly balance the vanity tops and bright chrome accents in the plumbing components and vanity hardware adds just enough of a sparkle. Photo by Pete Maric.

Bathrooms

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Erika Bierman
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Proctor Marble and Granite - traditional work

Proctor Marble & Granite

Mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Nashville with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, yellow walls, concrete floors and soapstone benchtops.

Laguna Niguel Master Bath Remodel

Dunlevie Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, an undermount sink, grey walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Master Bath Spa

HomeMasons, Inc

Custom master bath renovation designed for spa-like experience. Contemporary custom floating washed oak vanity with Virginia Soapstone top, tambour wall storage, brushed gold wall-mounted faucets. Concealed light tape illuminating volume ceiling, tiled shower with privacy glass window to exterior; matte pedestal tub. Niches throughout for organized storage.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding 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.