Jill Burwell Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops and a one-piece toilet.

Bathing Sanctuary

Moore Design Group

Asian influenced bathroom remodel transforms your mornings and prepares you for the day. Caroline Johnson Photography
Asian bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an undermount tub, green tile and porcelain tile.

Hampton Bathroom

Pittsburgh Remodeling Company

Robert Schwerdt
This is an example of a large midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, green tile, beige walls, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, beige floor, a corner shower, an open shower and cement tile.

30" ADA Floating Concrete Bathroom Sink

Trueform Concrete, LLC

The 30" Floating ADA Concrete Bathroom Sink is mounted to the wall on 2 floating sink brackets by Trueform Concrete.
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink and concrete benchtops.

Back Bay

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, a trough sink and grey benchtops.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

South Kensington

Bastet Design House

A light palette with very minimal brass fixtures, making the Tadelakt and the booked match wall the true stars. Perhaps it’s because of its exotic provenance or perhaps because it connects us to nature, but tadelakt is is one of our favorite material so far. A plaster that has a special application and finish, Tadelakt was originally invented and used by the Berbers in Morocco. It was used for walls, sinks, showers and drinking vessels. It feels both sophisticated and rudimentary at the same time.

Organic Modern Home Master Bathroom

TruKitchens

This organic modern master bathroom is truly a sanctuary. Heated clay tile floors feel luxurious underfoot and the large soaking tub is an oasis for busy parents. The unique vanity is a custom piece sourced by the interior designer. The continuation of the large format porcelain tile from the kitchen and the use of walnut on the linen cabinets from Grabill Cabinets, bring in the natural textures central to organic modern interior design. Interior Design: Sarah Sherman Samuel; Architect: J. Visser Design; Builder: Insignia Homes; Linen Cabinet: Grabill Cabinetry; Photo: Nicole Franzen

Passive House

Troico

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a bidet, white tile and concrete benchtops.

Marco

User

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Lower East Side Black and White Guest Bath

Broderic Design

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Grey Travertine on a Roll wall in a modern bathroom

Qla Interiors Ltd

This modern bathroom has walling adhered with Travertine Concrete on a Roll, giving a subtle backing to the simplistic layout of the sinks and bath. Easyfit Concrete is supplied in rolls of 3000x1000mm and is only 2mm. Lightweight and easy to install.

Abacoa Complete Home Renovation

Island Time Renovation & Design

Inspiration for a large modern kids bathroom in Miami with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, white walls, an undermount sink, glass benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Cliff Dwelling

Neal Huston & Associates

Photos by Steve Tague Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with concrete benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Redondo Beach Bathroom Remodels

Custom Design & Construction

Having the same color in the shower niche, pebble floor tiles, and counter backsplash ties this whole look together.
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Carriage Road, Framingham, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls and porcelain floors.

White Street Loft

kimberly peck architect

photos by Pedro Marti This large light-filled open loft in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City was purchased by a growing family to make into their family home. The loft, previously a lighting showroom, had been converted for residential use with the standard amenities but was entirely open and therefore needed to be reconfigured. One of the best attributes of this particular loft is its extremely large windows situated on all four sides due to the locations of neighboring buildings. This unusual condition allowed much of the rear of the space to be divided into 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, all of which had ample windows. The kitchen and the utilities were moved to the center of the space as they did not require as much natural lighting, leaving the entire front of the loft as an open dining/living area. The overall space was given a more modern feel while emphasizing it’s industrial character. The original tin ceiling was preserved throughout the loft with all new lighting run in orderly conduit beneath it, much of which is exposed light bulbs. In a play on the ceiling material the main wall opposite the kitchen was clad in unfinished, distressed tin panels creating a focal point in the home. Traditional baseboards and door casings were thrown out in lieu of blackened steel angle throughout the loft. Blackened steel was also used in combination with glass panels to create an enclosure for the office at the end of the main corridor; this allowed the light from the large window in the office to pass though while creating a private yet open space to work. The master suite features a large open bath with a sculptural freestanding tub all clad in a serene beige tile that has the feel of concrete. The kids bath is a fun play of large cobalt blue hexagon tile on the floor and rear wall of the tub juxtaposed with a bright white subway tile on the remaining walls. The kitchen features a long wall of floor to ceiling white and navy cabinetry with an adjacent 15 foot island of which half is a table for casual dining. Other interesting features of the loft are the industrial ladder up to the small elevated play area in the living room, the navy cabinetry and antique mirror clad dining niche, and the wallpapered powder room with antique mirror and blackened steel accessories.

Decora Cement: Microcement on Bathroom Walls

Decóra Cement

Bespoke Bathroom Walls in Classic Oslo Grey with Satin Finish
Photo of a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in London with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, grey walls, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

Appartamento a Milano Santa Maria delle Grazie

Giuliana Maffeis Architect

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, beige walls, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, beige benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and an open shower.

Coastal dream

smarterBATHROOMS+

Tom Roe
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Concrete Benchtops and Glass 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.