Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an undermount tub, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Net Zero Energy Home

Rezac Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Omaha with white cabinets, gray tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, a drop-in tub, marble floors, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Custom Bungalow in the Foothills

Creek Stone Fine Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, brick floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

RedHouse

Misiaszek Turpin pllc

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

Master Bathrooms

Tile Market of Delaware

Black Absolute Brushed Granite Countertops
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bay Ridge Townhouse

Palette Architecture

The master bathroom carries through the transitional styling, combining historic detailing with contemporary finishing. Carrera marble tiles, rich woods, and large glass panels comprise the material palette.

House on the Neck

Eric Reinholdt, Architect

The master bath is lit by a clerestory along the exterior wall which permits light while preserving privacy. A honed slate was used for it's mottled green color and smooth texture creating a wainscot along the entire space to the six foot level. An interior palette of natural wood and stone along with subtle color shifts mimics the natural site beyond. It also narrates a story of the rough bark (the exterior shell) concealing the warm interior heartwood. Eric Reinholdt - Project Architect/Lead Designer with Elliott, Elliott, Norelius Architecture Photo: Brian Vanden Brink

Custom Home Design and Build on 89th Street

Spiess Custom Homes

This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Downeast Coastal Residence

Winkelman Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Portland Maine with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, slate, white walls, medium hardwood floors, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

The Lodge

JPStyles

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, brown walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Green Hills Complete Renovation

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

This is the spare/guest bath upstairs that serves the theater guests, as well as, any overnight guests in the spare bedroom. Keeping with the rustic theme, USI combined wood, metal and porcelain elements to refresh this space.

Bath

McClellan | Tellone

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, beige walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Omaha Home

LK Design

Thom Neese
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Omaha with an undermount sink, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops and grey floor.

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, limestone, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Custom Home in Oak Grove,

Wilson Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Blanchard Basement

Victoria Renovations

This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Atlanta with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Primary Bathroom Renovation

park21 design

This was a really fun project. We used soothing blues, grays and greens to transform this outdated bathroom. The shower was moved from the center of the bath and visible from the primary bedroom over to the side which was the preferred location of the client. We moved the tub as well.The stone for the countertop is natural and stunning and serves as a waterfall on either end of the floating cabinets as well as into the shower. We also used it for the shower seat as a waterfall into the shower from the tub and tub deck. The shower tile was subdued to allow the naturalstone be the star of the show. We were thoughtful with the placement of the knobs in the shower so that the client can turn the water on and off without getting wet in the process. The beautiful tones of the blues, grays, and greens reads modern without being cold.

1204 La Mesa

3rd Street Custom Homes

Design ideas for a country kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ridgemont Residence

Hsu McCullough

Guest Bathroom. Photo by Clark Dugger
This is an example of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, yellow floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Gray 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.