Dark grout provides a striking contrast to white tile. The cabinets, mirror, and door are all Douglas fir. The countertop is soapstone. Architectural design by Board & Vellum. Photo by John G. Wilbanks.

Custom "Urban Craftsman" in The Highlands

Patty Jones Design, LLC

Ross Chandler Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

My Work

Shirey Home Pro

Inspiration for 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.

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.

Energy Efficient, Empty Nester New England Timber Frame

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Eric Roth
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an alcove tub, glass tile, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Spa Bath

House of L

A master bath gets reinvented into a luxurious spa-like retreat in tranquil shades of aqua blue, crisp whites and rich bittersweet chocolate browns. A mix of materials including glass tiles, smooth riverstone rocks, honed granite and practical porcelain create a great textural palette that is soothing and inviting. The symmetrical vanities were anchored on the wall to make the floorplan feel more open and the clever use of space under the sink maximizes cabinet space. Oversize La Cava vessels perfectly balance the vanity tops and bright chrome accents in the plumbing components and vanity hardware adds just enough of a sparkle. Photo by Pete Maric.

Upper St. Clair - Addition/Renovation

TK Construction Inc.

Design ideas for 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.

Canyon View - Bathrooms

Woodcliff Builders, Inc.

Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Warehouse District Ensuite

Technique Construction

Launa Koch
Large eclectic master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

LOFTY INTENTIONS- Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Kevin Mason, Architect

WALL COLOR TO MATCH GLASS TILE gives the illusion that wall board shows through tile.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, green walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops and slate floors.

Submersive Bath

Studio InSitu Architects

Submersive Bath Western Mass Builder: Woody Pistrich Design team: Natalie Leighton photographs: Tim Hess This multi-leveled bathroom has a tub three and a half feet lower than the first floor. The space has been organized to create a progressive journey from the upper wash area, to the lower tub space. The heated stairs, tub slab and green sea tile that wraps around the entire room was inspired by the progressive immersion of the Turkish baths.

Rejuvenated Bathroom Remodel | Apple Valley, MN | White Birch Design LLC

White Birch Design, LLC

This bathroom was such a fun project. The original bathroom had pickled oak cabinetry and a turquoise green countertop with a single sink. The tub had a step to get into it, was an awful dark color and had a brass shower door. We brightened up this space by removing the step to the tub, putting in white fixtures and light tile, adding a light above the tub and using a shower curtain instead of a showerdoor. The vanity was designed by our designer, and specifically configured to be able to hold toilet paper in one of the bottom drawers. The green soapstone countertops were so lovely and helped pull the whole bathroom together. The tile in this bathroom was so much fun. We put an inlay into the floor that followed up the shower wall. The mosaic is glass, stone and copper, it is so beautiful! The copper was then used inside of the shampoo shelf. This whole bathroom really came together well and we are so proud of the end result!

BROOK HOUSE

Gordon Dixon Construction

www.gordondixonconstruction.com Stowe, Vermont
Design ideas for a country bathroom in Burlington with beaded inset cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, green walls and soapstone benchtops.

Mercer Island Waterfront Estate

Shuler Architecture

Here's one of our most recent projects that was completed in 2011. This client had just finished a major remodel of their house in 2008 and were about to enjoy Christmas in their new home. At the time, Seattle was buried under several inches of snow (a rarity for us) and the entire region was paralyzed for a few days waiting for the thaw. Our client decided to take advantage of this opportunity and was in his driveway sledding when a neighbor rushed down the drive yelling that his house was on fire. Unfortunately, the house was already engulfed in flames. Equally unfortunate was the snowstorm and the delay it caused the fire department getting to the site. By the time they arrived, the house and contents were a total loss of more than $2.2 million. Here's one of our most recent projects that was completed in 2011. This client had just finished a major remodel of their house in 2008 and were about to enjoy Christmas in their new home. At the time, Seattle was buried under several inches of snow (a rarity for us) and the entire region was paralyzed for a few days waiting for the thaw. Our client decided to take advantage of this opportunity and was in his driveway sledding when a neighbor rushed down the drive yelling that his house was on fire. Unfortunately, the house was already engulfed in flames. Equally unfortunate was the snowstorm and the delay it caused the fire department getting to the site. By the time they arrived, the house and contents were a total loss of more than $2.2 million. Our role in the reconstruction of this home was two-fold. The first year of our involvement was spent working with a team of forensic contractors gutting the house, cleansing it of all particulate matter, and then helping our client negotiate his insurance settlement. Once we got over these hurdles, the design work and reconstruction started. Maintaining the existing shell, we reworked the interior room arrangement to create classic great room house with a contemporary twist. Both levels of the home were opened up to take advantage of the waterfront views and flood the interiors with natural light. On the lower level, rearrangement of the walls resulted in a tripling of the size of the family room while creating an additional sitting/game room. The upper level was arranged with living spaces bookended by the Master Bedroom at one end the kitchen at the other. The open Great Room and wrap around deck create a relaxed and sophisticated living and entertainment space that is accentuated by a high level of trim and tile detail on the interior and by custom metal railings and light fixtures on the exterior.

Armstrong-Stones & Naturals

Eureka Floor Carpet One

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, green walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Mid-Century Modern

Studio Nexus Architects + Planners

This 1950's split-level ranch house was completely renovated to meet the needs of a growing family. The central roof was raised to admit generous natural ambient light to the kitchen and living spaces. New metal windows were enlarged and repositioned to capture distant views. Interior finishes were replaced and the mechanical system revised to provide radiantly heated floors. The project was undertaken while Jim was a partner with Richard Brown Architects, AIA, LLP.

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.

Various bath ideas

Creative Window Treatments

Custom sheer shower curtain
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, stone tile, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Canyon View - Bathrooms

Woodcliff Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

1920 Raleigh Bungalow Addition/Remodel

Asbury Remodeling & Construction, LLC

Kyle Ketchel
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Green Walls 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.