warm modern masculine primary suite
This is an example of a large contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Luxury Bathroom Remodel

Gebco Construction

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, slate, grey walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Laguna Niguel Master Bath Remodel

Dunlevie Interiors

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, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Muswell Hill

Patience Designs Studio Ltd

Step into the heart of family practicality with our latest achievement in the Muswell Hill project. This bathroom is all about making space work for you. We've transformed a once-fitted bath area into a versatile haven, accommodating a freestanding bath and a convenient walk-in shower. The taupe and gray color palette exudes a calming vibe, embracing functionality without sacrificing style. It's a space designed to cater to the needs of a young family, where every inch is thoughtfully utilized. The walk-in shower offers easy accessibility, while the freestanding bath invites you to relax and unwind. This is more than just a bathroom; it's a testament to our commitment to innovative design that adapts to your lifestyle. Embrace a space that perfectly balances practicality with modern aesthetics, redefining how you experience everyday luxury.

Farmhouse style Bathroom

WellCraft Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Playful Kid's bathroom

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Meredith Heuer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Beaver Creek Re-Creation

Cohen Construction Inc.

Master bathroom suite with huge walk-in closet Photos by Jay Goodrich
Large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with a freestanding tub, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a corner shower, gray tile, beige walls, limestone floors and multi-coloured floor.

Craftsman Master Bath

Turk Interiors

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, beige walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Custom Bathroom

Taylor Woodworks

Custom white painted bathroom. Photo by Liz Taylor.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, stone tile, white walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Mt. Washington Master Bathroom

Tower Creek Construction

Tower Creek Construction
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

2019 NARI CotY Award Winning Universal Design Projects

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Euro Design Build, Richardson, Texas, 2019 NARI CotY Award Winning Universal Design Bath
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, white walls, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white 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

Luxury Master Suite

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

A Colourful Modern Hampstead Family Home

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

This is an example of a large modern kids bathroom in London with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Collombatti Farm House Bathroom Renovation NSW 2440

The Renovation Broker

Contemporary farm house renovation.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, green benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Metamorphosis of a Man Cave

Meadowlark Design+Build

This soaking tub sits next to a two-sided fireplace set in the wall between the master bath and the master bedroom. The tub overlooks a large panoramic view of this beautiful country setting. All in all the perfect place to unwind. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build. Photography by Jeff Garland

San Elijo Hills remodel - Master Bathroom

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beautiful master bathroom combines high end marble with hard wearing porcelain tile to create a sanctuary to relax in. A large free standing soaking tub with custom tub filler is just one of the show pieces in this spa like bathroom. The large over-sized shower with a rain head, hand held and bench seat is every women, and man's dream. Plenty of space for toiletries in the shower niche and tons of storage in the his and her vanity. This bathroom received an updated layout that now functions better and feels larger.

Arts & Crafts Bathroom Revival

Sharer Design Group LLC

Photos by Starloft Photography
Mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

329 Bungalow

Newground Developments

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Edmonton with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
Design ideas 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.

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.