Master baths are the holy grail of bathrooms. Connected to the master bedroom or master suite, master baths are where you go all-out in designing your bathroom. It’s for you, the master of the home, after all. Common master bathroom features include double vanities, stand-alone bathtubs and showers, and occasionally even toilet areas separated by a door. These options are great if you need the additional space for two people getting ready in the morning. Speaking of space, master baths are typically large and spacious, adding to the luxurious feel.

Suite parentale Greeny

Daisy D Déco

Mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a console sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

WEST HAMPSTEAD FAMILY HOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

The master bathroom is located at the front of the house and is accessed from the dressing area via a sliding mirrored door with walnut reveals. The wall-mounted vanity unit is formed of a black granite counter and walnut cabinetry, with a matching medicine cabinet above. Photography: Bruce Hemming

Urban Tea House - 2BR/1.5B Gut Renovation

Alexander Butler | Design Services, LLC

Large asian master wet room bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Award Winning Master Bathroom in Westchester

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Award winning contemporary bathroom for the 2018 Design Awards by Westchester Home Magazine, this master bath project was a collaboration between Scott Hirshson, AIA of Hirshson ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN and Rita Garces, Senior Designer of Bilotta Kitchens of NY. The client had two primary objectives. First and foremost, they wanted a calm, serene environment, balancing clean lines with quiet stone and soft colored cabinets. The design team opted for a washed oak, wood-like laminate in a flat panel with a horizontal grain, a softer palette than plain white yet still just as bright. Secondly, since they have always used the bathtub every day, the most important selection was the soaking tub and positioning it to maximize space and view to the surrounding trees. With the windows surrounding the tub, the peacefulness of the outside really envelops you in to further the spa-like environment. For the sinks and faucetry the team opted for the Sigma Collection from Klaffs. They decided on a brushed finish to not overpower the soft, matte finish of the cabinetry. For the hardware from Du Verre, they selected a dark finish to complement the black iron window frames (which is repeated throughout the house) and then continued that color in the decorative lighting fixtures. For the countertops and flooring Rita and Scott met with Artistic Tile to control the variability of the Dolomite lot for both the cut stone and slab materials. Photography by Stefan Radtke. Bilotta Designer: Rita Garces with Scott Hirshson, AIA of Hirshson ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

Mountain Modern Retreat

Robbins Architecture

Steve Hall Hedrich Blessing
Photo of a modern bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops and grey floor.

Rénovation appartement ROUEN

Accord Intérieur | Architecture Intérieure

Philippe Evezard
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Le Havre with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Graffiti House

Durack Architects

Photo of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, subway tile, limestone floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Hilltop

Pruett & Co.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Baño principal "Breathtaking View"

ABACUBE Interiorismo

Baño en suite con la habitación principal. Espacio amplio y muy iluminado. Plato de ducha a ras del suelo y puertas de cristal correderas, mobiliario flotante. Luces led empotradas en el techo para proporcionar una luz mucho más intensa.

Mays

User

The modern style of this bath is present with smooth lines and contemporary fixtures
This is an example of an expansive contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a freestanding tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

San Francisco Forest Hill Remodel

SoYoung Mack Design, Assoc. AIA

Contemporary Bath w/ glass tile shower and tub surround with glass partition wall. Paul Dyer Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, an undermount tub, blue tile, glass tile, a vessel sink, blue walls, marble floors and with a sauna.

Flintridge House

Dick Clark + Associates

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with mosaic tile, blue tile, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops and beige benchtops.

Private Residence North Beach - Miami

Opustone

Calacatta Pearl 24" x 24" Honed Marble floor St. Tropez Honed Limestone counter
This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Miami with medium wood cabinets, white tile, marble floors, flat-panel cabinets, stone tile, white walls, limestone benchtops, an undermount sink, grey floor and grey benchtops.

proyecto y reforma integral M66

mas2

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, limestone floors, a trough sink, limestone benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom renovation

Ethos Home Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Poipu Beach (1)

Design Concepts Hawaii

Custom home Architecture & Interiors by Design Concepts Hawaii Damon Moss, Photographer
Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, a shower/bathtub combo and beige benchtops.

Glenview Master Bath

Chi Renovation & Design

A remodeled master bathroom that now complements our clients' lifestyle. The main goal was to make the space more functional while also giving it a refreshing and updated look. Our first action was to replace the vanity. We installed a brand new storage-centric vanity that stayed within the size of the previous one, wasting no additional space. Additional features included custom mirrors perfectly fitted to their new vanity, elegant new sconce lighting, and a new mosaic tiled shower niche. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/

Carmel Modern

Mansfield + O'Neil

Architect Jon Erlandson Photographer Eric Rorer
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, mosaic tile, concrete floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

Guest Bathroom

Penberthy Custom Builders

Daniel Karr
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Limestone 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.