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

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.

Weekend Getaway - Leelanau Peninsula

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel 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.

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.

Tropical Bathroom

TENNA Homes

Renovation to an existing bathroom implementing modern textures with tropical features.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Warsaw Bathroom Renovation

Harwood Design Builders Ltd.

The narrow, small space in this Winnipeg bathroom was one of the projects biggest interior design challenges. Every element including fixtures, handles, color palette and flooring were chosen to accentuate the length of the bathroom. A narrow, elongated shower was designed so there was no need for a glass shower door. Custom built niches for shampoos and soaps, as well as a bench were installed. A unique channel drain system was designed it was all surrounded by specially selected tiles in the earth tone color palette. The end wall was constructed to allow for built in open shelving for storage and esthetic appeal. Cabinets were custom built for the narrow space and long handle pulls were chose to perpetuate the overall design.

Encinitas Rebuild

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

This bathroom was a new build. Ginger designed this bedroom complete with a walk in closet and expansive bathroom above an existing garage. The bathroom features ambulant amounts of storage, floating custom vanity, soapstone counter tops, and marble walls with in the shower. The concept was drawn in 3D and then build to the CAD drawings. This new bedroom was then attached the the existing home by opening up the wall and building a custom metal railing catwalk. The project was built with Ginger watching every detail and came out to perfection.

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

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

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.

Modern-Eclectic Bathroom

QUARTER design studio

Photo provided by EngineHouse
This is an example of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Other with a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, yellow walls and slate floors.

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.

730 6th Ave. N

T. Jerulle Construction, LLC

Matt Steeves Photography
Large kids bathroom with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

Modern Stylish Bathroom

Tomrose Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in 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.

Beautiful Zen Bath - Open Shower Room Concept

Urbana Design Studio

Beautiful Zen Bathroom inspired by Japanese Wabi Sabi principles. Custom Ipe bench seat with a custom floating Koa bathroom vanity. Stunning 12 x 24 tiles from Walker Zanger cover the walls floor to ceiling. The floor is completely waterproofed and covered with Basalt stepping stones surrounded by river rock. The bathroom is completed with a Stone Forest vessel sink and Grohe plumbing fixtures. The recessed shelf has recessed lighting that runs from the vanity into the shower area. Photo by Shannon Demma

Upper St. Clair - Addition/Renovation

TK Construction Inc.

Large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower 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.