Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Rehkamp/Larson Architects | Interior Design: Brooke Voss | Photography | Landmark Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with soapstone benchtops, gray tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Spa-Like Bathroom

Lynn Ronan Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Whole house Renovation

Carys Mill Woodworking

Leney Breeden
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Richmond with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Calamvale Project 2 - Ground floor bathroom, laundry,upper main bathroom reno

Campbell Builders

Campbell Builders
Small modern master bathroom in Brisbane with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Bathroom Vanity

New England Custom Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, gray tile and ceramic floors.

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
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, brown tile, gray tile, green tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Beautiful New Encino Construction

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom of the Beautiful New Encino Construction which included the installation of ceiling, bathroom windows with black trimmings, glass shower door, bathroom wall, bathroom wall tiles, marbled flooring, shower, bathtub and bathroom lighting.

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.

Accessible Bathroom Remodel

Adapt Interior Design

Large bathroom with accessible, roll in shower, claw foot tub, tile floors and walls and floating vanity
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Luxury Master Suite

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

Design ideas for an 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.

My Work

Shirey Home Pro

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, green walls, slate floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom Renovation In Port Richey - Westport

DCI Home Improvements

With the influx of construction in west Pasco during the late 60’s and 70’s, we saw a plethora of 2 and 3 bedroom homes being constructed with little or no attention paid to the existing bathrooms and kitchens in the homes. Homes on the water were no exception. Typically they were built to just be a functional space, but rarely did they ever accomplish this. We had the opportunity to renovate a gentleman’s master bathroom in the Westport area of Port Richey. It was a story that started off with the client having a tale of an unscrupulous contractor that he hired to perform his renovation project and things took a turn and lets just say they didn’t pan out. The client approached us to see what we could do. We never had the opportunity to see the bathroom in its original state as the tear out had already been taken care of, somewhat, by the previous contractor. We listened to what the client wanted to do with the space and devised a plan. We enlarged the shower area, adding specialty items like a wall niche, heated mirror, rain head shower, and of course a custom glass enclosure. To the main portion of the bathroom we were able to add a larger vanity with waterfall faucet, large framed mirror, and new lighting. New floor tile, wall tile, and accessories rounded out this build.

Moser

Barnett Building Contractors

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Masonic Studio

Studio InSitu Architects

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Gibson Ave

Aspen Constructors Inc.

Large modern master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

North Shore Less is More Rendering

Leah Bolger Design

Contemporary new construction primary bathroom featuring soapstone feature wall and custom vanity with integrated soapstone sinks. Custom storage below. Vertical storage incorporates hidden cabinets and unexpected pass thru opening to the laundry room on the other side to conveniently drop clothes into a laundry bin ready to hit the washer.

Ellis Hollow Road

Foster Custom Kitchens

This is an example of a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Upper St. Clair - Addition/Renovation

TK Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Calamvale Project 2 - Ground floor bathroom, laundry,upper main bathroom reno

Campbell Builders

Campbell builders
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Brisbane with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Turramurra - Contemporary Kitchen

Art of Kitchens Pty Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel 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.