Collombatti Farm House Bathroom Renovation NSW 2440

Contemporary farm house renovation.
This is an example of 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.

Artisan Blue Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Guest Bathroom has a small footprint and the shower was claustrophobic in size. We could not enlarge the bathroom, so we made changes that made it feel more open. By cutting down the shower wall and installing a glass panel, the shower now has a more open feeling. Through the glass panel you are able to see the pretty artisan blue tiles that coordinate with the penny round floor tiles. The vanity was only 18” deep, which restricted our sink options. We chose a natural soapstone countertop with a Corian oval sink. Rich walnut wood cabinetry, polished nickel plumbing and light fixtures add sparkle to the space.

3350 Serra Road

Burdge & Associates Architects

Modern bathroom by Burdge Architects and Associates in Malibu, CA. Berlyn Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, slate floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Weekend Getaway - Leland, Michigan

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.

Farmhouse

DRGDesigns, LLC

Lisa Usher Photography
Inspiration for a country bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, pebble tile floors, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

Athena's Window Fashions

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Beautiful Zen Bath - Open Shower with Custom Touches

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

Fairway Drive

Berglund Architects

Ric Stovall
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Downtown Farmhouse

Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design

Rick Pharaoh
Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Watkins Home

C Blake Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a 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.

4th Street

Alair Kirkland

Inspiration for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Whole house Renovation

Carys Mill Woodworking

Leney Breeden
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Richmond with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom and bedroom renovation

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful bathroom with natural stone wall tiles, Moroccan style floor tiles and led skirting.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in London with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, yellow tile, stone tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

Soapstone for the Bathroom

Soapstone Werks

Photo of a modern master bathroom in San Diego with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an open shower and a one-piece toilet.

the CARR master bathroom

Greystone Kitchens

Jeff Martin
Contemporary master bathroom in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, pebble tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Accessible Bathroom Remodel

Adapt Interior Design

Large bathroom with accessible, roll in shower, claw foot tub, tile floors and walls and floating vanity
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Luxury Master Suite

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

Design ideas 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.

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

672 Pacific View

Tourmaline Builders, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey 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.