Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass-front cabinets, matchstick tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Kitchen & Bathroom

Erwin custom wood works

This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, grey walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Ahwatukee Arizona full house remodel

D'amore IDS

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops, soapstone benchtops and laminate floors.

Sarasota Ranch Home

OnPoint Design Group | NonStop Staging

NonStop Staging Bath, Photography by Christina Cook Lee
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a shower curtain, laminate floors and grey floor.

Shaker Bathroom Remodel

Mountainside Woodwork Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, soapstone benchtops, ceramic tile, grey walls, laminate floors, a trough sink and grey floor.

River Hills

iDesign & Build! LLC

Floating vanity with sconces and round mirror
Design ideas for a country master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, laminate floors, soapstone benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Custom Modern Farmhouse

Panther Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cedar Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, laminate floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Kitchen & Bathroom

Erwin custom wood works

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, grey walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Kitchen & Bathroom

Erwin custom wood works

Kitchen & Bathroom

Erwin custom wood works

This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Kitchen & Bathroom

Erwin custom wood works

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, grey walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Sarasota Ranch Home

OnPoint Design Group | NonStop Staging

NonStop Staging Bathroom, Photography by Christina Cook Lee
Large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Sarasota Ranch Home

OnPoint Design Group | NonStop Staging

NonStop Staging Bath, Photography by Christina Cook Lee
Large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Ahwatukee Arizona full house remodel

D'amore IDS

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, brown benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, laminate floors, soapstone benchtops and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Laminate Floors 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.