The Estate by Build Prestige Homes is a grand acreage property featuring a magnificent, impressively built main residence, pool house, guest house and tennis pavilion all custom designed and quality constructed by Build Prestige Homes, specifically for our wonderful client. Set on 14 acres of private countryside, the result is an impressive, palatial, classic American style estate that is expansive in space, rich in detailing and features glamourous, traditional interior fittings. All of the finishes, selections, features and design detail was specified and carefully selected by Build Prestige Homes in consultation with our client to curate a timeless, relaxed elegance throughout this home and property. The master suite features gorgeous chandeliers, soft pink doors leading from the ensuite to the expansive WIR, marble arabesque laser cut heated floor tiles, gorgeous wall sconces fitted to custom bevel edged mirrors, Michelangelo marble bench tops with lambs tongue edge.

Rose Bay Penthouse

D'Cruz Design Group

Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Rouse St, Port Melbourne

M.J.Harris Group

A minimalist industrial dream with all of the luxury touches we love: heated towel rails, custom joinery and handblown lights
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a floating vanity, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Marmindie - Ensuite

Watara Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, matchstick tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Elizabeth St, Five Dock

Hatch Constructions Group

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Killara House

Nathan Gornall Design

This master bathroom by Nathan Gornall Design was introduced to a large heritage listed property in Sydney's Killara, improving the home's amenity whilst remaining sensitive to the period of the rest of the home.

Eden Project One

Dion Group Projects

This is an example of a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a double shower, black and white tile, marble benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Casa de Romarc - Winston Hills

Perfect Square Design

Luxury new home. Guest bathroom is an eye catcher boasting floating cabinetry and shadow lines at the wall and ceiling junction
Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

Transitional master bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Project Onyx

MAC Renovations LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sunset Hills Master Suite

Faust Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master wet room bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Kansa Ave Residence

AAHA Studio

Custom Master Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

West 67th Street, Lincoln Square, NYC

Lilian H. Weinreich, Architects

Photo of Bathroom Photographer: © Francis Dzikowski
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, white cabinets and beige walls.

East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017

Kenowa Builders

Stoffer Photography
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Grand Rapids with white cabinets, black tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

With its cedar shake roof and siding, complemented by Swannanoa stone, this lakeside home conveys the Nantucket style beautifully. The overall home design promises views to be enjoyed inside as well as out with a lovely screened porch with a Chippendale railing. Throughout the home are unique and striking features. Antique doors frame the opening into the living room from the entry. The living room is anchored by an antique mirror integrated into the overmantle of the fireplace. The kitchen is designed for functionality with a 48” Subzero refrigerator and Wolf range. Add in the marble countertops and industrial pendants over the large island and you have a stunning area. Antique lighting and a 19th century armoire are paired with painted paneling to give an edge to the much-loved Nantucket style in the master. Marble tile and heated floors give way to an amazing stainless steel freestanding tub in the master bath. Rachael Boling Photography

9th Ave

CM Natural Designs

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, marble floors, marble benchtops and an alcove shower.

Boulder Residence

Mosaic Architects Boulder

Jim Bartsch
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Denver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, travertine floors, a drop-in tub, beige tile, beige walls and travertine.

Oak and Marble Spa Master Bath

Studio Dearborn

This master bath was expanded and transformed into a light, spa-like sanctuary for its owners. Vanity, mirror frame and wall cabinets: Studio Dearborn. Faucet and hardware: Waterworks. Drawer pulls: Emtek. Marble: Calcatta gold. Window shades: horizonshades.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia.

Historic Algiers Shotgun

Nsight Kitchen and Bath Design

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hollycrest

Woodcreek Designs

Rachel Reed Photography
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Laminate 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.