The original structure of this hall bathroom was complicated and narrow, with very little storage. We were able to re-use existing locations for the tub/shower and toilet, but bumped back the wall for the vanity to increase the cabinet depth. The vanity design is notched with custom shallow depth drawers, so that the door can fully open with ease. For finishes, we went for timeless and classic tile selections (white subway with black and white hexagon floor), and bold black on the vanity (featuring a black soapstone top. Crystal cabinet knobs tie in beautifully with the crystal door knobs throughout the home.

Bentonville Home

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, black benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige walls, black cabinets, beige tile, porcelain tile and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Gernert Home

WYC Designs

A special powder bathroom with personal wallpaper choice, natural stone top, custom iron vanity base and elements of warm brass.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orlando with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Upper West Side Residence

Sara Mosele

This 1000 sq. ft. one-bedroom apartment is located in a pre-war building on the Upper West Side. The owner's request was to design a space where every corner can be utilized. The project was an exciting challenge and required careful planning. The apartment contains multiple customized features like a wall developed as closet space and a bedroom divider and a hidden kitchen. It is a common space to the naked eye, but the more details are revealed as you move throughout the rooms. Featured brands include: Dornbracht fixtures, Flos lighting, Design-Apart millwork, and Carrera marble.

Upper East Side Landmark

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Oakwood Residence

Z+ Interiors

Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Transitional master bathroom in New York with black cabinets, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops and open cabinets.

Bungalow - Full House Remodel - Bathroom (Glen Park)

Centoni Restoration & Development, Inc.

Beautiful modern and eclectic master bathroom that includes: Kohler Compact Elongated toilet TrueStone Countertop Kohler undercounter basin and wall mount faucet Timeless Free Standing Vanity Cabinet in Blue Lagoon Kohler Shower head and hand held shower, Rudd Wall Mount Sconce

Contemporary 2

D for Design

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and black benchtops.

Brownstone Revival

Identity Design LLC.

Photo of a small industrial kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Featured Projects

Vegas Remodels LLC

Design ideas for a large modern master wet room bathroom in Las Vegas with open cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, black tile, stone slab, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mid-Century House

Bright Designlab

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, ceramic tile, soapstone benchtops and an integrated sink.

Appartement pour location saisonnière Opéra

Fables de Murs

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige 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.

Completed Projects

Hadinger Flooring

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Country Club Residence

Regas Interiors

photo: Woodie Williams
Small transitional bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and black benchtops.

Upper East Side Landmark

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Cambridge

Imagine Remodeling

This guest bathroom is a midcentury design, including deco tile.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

22 Wilber

TCAI, LLC.

Conversion of 1/2 bath to full bath
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Newark with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

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.

Mid-Century House

Bright Designlab

Contemporary bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black 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.