Southern Lancaster New Period Style Home

Custom cabinetry, a soapstone vanity top and recessed shutters add to the period style feel of the guest bathroom.
Photo of a large country kids bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, linoleum floors and an undermount sink.

Mountain Road Residence

3north

Ansel Olson
Large country master bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Private Residence

Fraser Design

ansel olson
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige tile, stone tile and soapstone benchtops.

Casa Verde Design

ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN

Traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with grey cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

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.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Boone's Farm

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and brown floor.

Tiburon Ridge Modern Rustic

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Beachfront Elegance

Williams Wood Works Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and white floor.

DuPont Circle

Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

Jesse Snyder
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, grey walls, an alcove shower, marble, slate floors, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Space Saver

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and grey cabinets.

Hamptons Modern

Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Stonework

RJZ Home Improvements, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Arden Park Modern Farmhouse

Next Generation Capital

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with grey cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Metamorphosis of a Man Cave

Meadowlark Design+Build

This soaking tub sits next to a two-sided fireplace set in the wall between the master bath and the master bedroom. The tub overlooks a large panoramic view of this beautiful country setting. All in all the perfect place to unwind. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build. Photography by Jeff Garland

Elegant California Ranch

Keeping Interiors

Running a graphic marble herringbone tile from the floor up behind the vanity backsplash makes a big statement in a smaller secondary bathroom. Photo Credit: Jim Barstch

Modern Renovation- Kitchen and Bath

Epoch Solutions, Inc.

Photos by Jimmy White Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, ceramic floors, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, white walls and soapstone benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse With A Twist

Joshua Alan Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Dolores Street

Milieu Interior Design

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets 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.