Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Ridgemont Residence

Ed Hughey, Architect & Realtor

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Austin with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Marylebone

Michel Colaço Interior Architecture and Design

Rainer Knappe
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, marble, marble floors, white floor, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

A Cottage in the Pines

Liv4 Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Venice Residence

User

Modern glamorous bathroom with navy and brass detail, carrera tile, and brass fittings.
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Coastal Craftsmen

Pasquale Design Associates, Inc.

This master spa bath has a soaking tub, steam shower, and custom cabinetry. The cement tiles add pattern to the shower walls. The porcelain wood look plank flooring is laid in a herringbone pattern.

Midcentury Modern Bathroom

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a sliding shower screen.

Kennesaw Project

Willow Homes

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Birmingham with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Standfast Residence

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls and grey floor.

Michigan Lakehouse

Marsha Jones Interior Design, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white floor.

Kensington master

Savvy Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Myers Park Master Bathroom

Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.

Jim Schmid Photography
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, marble benchtops and a wall-mount toilet.

Grey Bathroom with White Marble Countertop

Express Wholesale Cabinets

Large contemporary master bathroom in Richmond with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Sanchez Street

Amber-Tru Construction

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Master bathroom

Atlas Moran Construction

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Classic West Hartford Master Bathroom

Showcase Kitchens

Here you have a better view of the space inside the shower and its fixtures. Just outside the shower is the most effective place for this towel bar.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Dorset Park

Vernacular

Photography by Jacquelyn Smith
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Nashville with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Beachfront Condo Jack-and-Jill Bathroom

MC Design LLC

The Jack-and-Jill bathroom was updated in a laid-back beach style for a teenage brother and sister to share, yet feel worlds away from one another with their own separate vanities.

Whole House Renovation, Washington DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Small traditional kids bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Gullett House

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Farmhouse shabby chic house with traditional, transitional, and modern elements mixed. Shiplap reused and white paint material palette combined with original hard hardwood floors, dark brown painted trim, vaulted ceilings, concrete tiles and concrete counters, copper and brass industrial accents.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Marble 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.