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.

Saratoga Mediterranean Residence

Ryan Rosene Photography

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, green tile, stone tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Full Remodeling & Addition

Remcon Design Build

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bath

Barry Sheffield Design and Remodel

Vessel stone sinks, back lit mirror, Sanoma Forge faucets
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Birmingham with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Master Bath with Long Range Mountain Views in Doggett Peak Whole House Renovatio

Mountain Remodeling of Western North Carolina

New master bath suite with long-range mountain views atop Doggett Peak. Large double vanity installed along with socking tub, separate shower, and separate water closet room.

London Penthouse

Alexander Gorlin Architects

This glamorous duplex penthouse atop a new tower in the Stratford neighborhood of east London takes advantage of all the views of the city on the horizon beyond. A modern spiral stair whisks you up to the main living level with its open plan living and dining area. Along the crystal-like serrated edge of the tower, the penthouse has three bedrooms, including a spectacular master bedroom in the apex of the triangle.

Smiens Whole House Northfield

College City Design Build

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a corner shower, white walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

Ridan

Bespoke Fine Interiors

Very small bathroom with a gorgeous Buck's County Soapstone mini farmhouse sink and custom cabinet. Olin Redmon - http://olinredmon.com

California Avenue

Tchotchkes Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige tile, soapstone benchtops and black benchtops.

Country Club Residence

Regas Interiors

photo: Woodie Williams
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Zen

Nathalie Pruvost Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Lille with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, brown tile, stone slab, pink walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Craftsman with modern interior

MacMillan-Pace, LLC

Photo by Lynn Aldridge
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and beige floor.

Chenal Valley - Sologne

Parkinson Building Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Little Rock with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops and brown floor.

Peau neuve pour cette maison

Muda Créations

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, cement tiles, a console sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Shaw Flooring Gallery

Clayton Flooring Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Minerva Finishes Gallery

Minerva Finishes LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and grey floor.

Craftsman with modern interior

MacMillan-Pace, LLC

Photo by Lynn Aldridge
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, an alcove shower and a hinged shower door.

Waynesville Bath

Ashley's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Lighting

Yale Lighting Concepts

Strategically placing a single compact one-light wall sconce in multiple places in the bathroom allows a clean linear appearance while providing the proper lighting. A brushed nickel finish and etched opal glass cylinder fits this beautifully designed and organized bathroom vanity.

Bathroom Design + Installation

Oracle Flooring & Design

Design ideas for an expansive modern master bathroom in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, marble, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and beige floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Beige Cabinets 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.