The R Streets and Austin Light
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Historic Downtown Franklin Transitional Bath & Dining Table Update

Leah Fitzpatrick of House + Soul

This hall bath needed a good bit of updating to feel current, however the refresh still needed to be in keeping with the home's historic features. So, I kept the existing vanity, which had been a piece of furniture, and raised it up to a more modern height and added a beautiful soapstone countertop. I also had the mirror wall painted a gorgeous off-black, and removed the former single vanity light in favor of two aged brass, black and crystal sconces. The entire tub area was gutted as well, and replaced with black and white tile walls and a porcelain tub with frameless French shower doors.

Mannington - New LVS Flooring

Mannington

An updated throwback design, "Penny Lane" luxury vinyl sheet flooring features a small-scale marble hexagon pattern with a contrasting inset. Available in 3 color combinations (Quartzite with Granite shown).

BROOK HOUSE

Gordon Dixon Construction

www.gordondixonconstruction.com Stowe, Vermont
Design ideas for a country bathroom in Burlington with beaded inset cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, green walls and soapstone benchtops.

Queen Anne Condo

User

Erich Remash Architect
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Basket Weave Tile Floor in Newtown Square, PA

MacLaren Kitchen and Bath

Design, Fabrication, Install and Photography by MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry: Waypoint-Full Overlay with Linen paint Countertop: Soapstone, eased edge detail Shower Floor: Cararra basket-weave tile, Niche: Statuary honed Marble Jam/Threshold/Baseboard: White Carrara Marble

Walk-In Shower

Joni Spear Interior Design

The guest bath is enlarged by borrowing space from the guest bedroom. Bold, geometric tile in contrasting black and white make this a unique space.
This is an example of a large transitional kids bathroom in St Louis with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Arts & Crafts Bathroom Revival

Sharer Design Group LLC

Photos by Starloft Photography
Inspiration for a 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.

Caonga Park

Brass Bone Studio

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Ancaster Craftsman

K West Images, Interior and Garden Photography

Photo: ©Kelly Horkoff, K West Images www.kwestimages.com
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black and white tile, an open shower, a drop-in sink and multi-coloured walls.

Appartement pour location saisonnière : Atelier

Fables de Murs

Small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Waccabuc Renovation

Gerety Building and Restoration

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, black and white tile, stone tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Denver Historic Home Kitchen and Master Bathroom Remodel

Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design LLC

Hot Shot Pros
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and black and white tile.

SoCal Remodel

julie9317

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

The Best of Archway Masters

Archway Masters

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black and white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Blueberry Lane

Kristi Kenney / KW Architects

Built in shelving and linen closet adjacent to walk in shower and whirlpool tub photo by: Kelly Rafealle
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black and white tile and ceramic tile.

Hyde Park Bungalow Renovation and Addition

HA Architecture

Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Denver Historic Home Kitchen and Master Bathroom Remodel

Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design LLC

Hot Shot Pros
Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and black and white tile.

Baño principal "Skylight"

ABACUBE Interiorismo

Baño de 2 piezas y espacio para una ducha muy amplia (con área seca y húmeda), ubicado en la planta superior entre dos habitaciones.
Large contemporary master bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black and White Tile 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.