This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with open cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, gray tile, green walls, an undermount sink, marble, ceramic floors and soapstone benchtops.

New custom homes

Solitude Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, black tile, brown tile, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
Inspiration 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.

Masonic Studio

Studio InSitu Architects

The best features of this loft were formerly obscured by its worst. While the apartment has a rich history—it’s located in a former bike factory, it lacked a cohesive floor plan that allowed any substantive living space. A retired teacher rented out the loft for 10 years before an unexpected fire in a lower apartment necessitated a full building overhaul. He jumped at the chance to renovate the apartment and asked InSitu to design a remodel to improve how it functioned and elevate the interior. We created a plan that reorganizes the kitchen and dining spaces, integrates abundant storage, and weaves in an understated material palette that better highlights the space’s cool industrial character.

Bath

McClellan | Tellone

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.

San Francisco Edwardian Home

Annabelle Herrera Interiors

Robern Medicine Cabinet
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a console sink, gray tile and soapstone benchtops.

Home Renovation

Axtell Construction

Inspiration for an arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Modern Bathroom Design

MPT Enterprises, Inc.

Simplicity is a rule of thumb for a modern design. White glossy bathroom cabinets, Silestone Charcoal Soapstone Countertop and ceramic tiles create a simplistic and clean feeling.

Spa experience in Rio Rancho

Designers i

Spa experience in Rio Rancho. Remodel by: There's no place like home llc. Photo by: Su Casa Magazine
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, gray tile, green tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Armstrong - Stones & Naturals

Bethlehem Gallery of Floors

Large traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, green walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of 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.

Tudor Renovation & Addition

Alto Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

North Street, Sausalito

Raully Jones Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bathroom Entrance - After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and soapstone benchtops.

Costa Christ | Bathroom Redesign

Kohler Signature Store by Facets of Dallas

Costa Christ
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and grey floor.

Stanmore Residence

Jay Baker Architects

Large modern master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bath

McClellan | Tellone

J.S. Robinson Fine Homes Feature

Wilson Lighting

Eric Robinson
Inspiration for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, gray tile and stone tile.

Tiled Shower with Lighted Shower Ledge and Free Standing Tub

Cabinet-S-Top

In this bathroom, the vanity was updated with a new Soapstone Metropolis quartz countertop with a 4” backsplash. Includes 2 Kohler Caxton undermount sinks. A Robert Flat Beveled Mirrored Medicine cabinet. Moen Wynford collection in Brushed Nickel includes 2 shower spa systems with 4 body sprays, handheld faucet, tub filler, paper holder, towel rings, robe hook. A Toto Aquia toilet color: Cotton. A Barclay Mystique 59” tub in white. A Custom Semi-frameless bypass Platinum Riviera Euro shower door. The tile in the shower is Moroccan Concrete 12x24 off white for the shower walls; Cultura Pebble Mosaic – Autumn for the shower floor and niches. An LED Trulux light with 3 zone touch plate for the shower ledge was installed. A heated towel bar. A Moen Eva 3 Bulb light in brushed nickel. On the floor is Mannington Swiss Oak-Almond luxury vinyl tile.

Luxury Master Suite

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

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.